Nicole Winowiecki

(586) 855-2445 - Winowien@gmail.com

Objective
Education
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

2009-2011

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Math and Science

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

2002- 2008

Psychology/ Special Education Major

Endorsements in Emotional Impairment and Cognitive Impairment
Elementary Education, K-12 Distributed Special Ed Minor

License

State of Colorado Professional Teaching License

Expires: 3/2016

Special Education Generalist

State of Michigan Teaching License

Expires: 6/2014

Special Education k-12

General Education k-5
Endorsements: Cognitive Impairment & Emotional Impairment

Accomplishments

Initiated, developed, and taught School to Work program at Horizon HS

Nominee for the Iva Dean Cook Teacher of the Year Award (through DCDT)

Experience
SeedPaths LLC
April 2014-Current
Director of Employment: 8-week IT boot camp for at risk youth and adults
Build job-readiness curriculum (resume/interview/professional communication skills)
Work with IT business processionals to set up internship programs and entry-level
employment opportunities for program graduates
Collaborate with state workforce centers to connect participants with employment
incentive programs
CEO: Jeff Macco
Colorado Disability Benefit Supports Program
August 2013-August 2014
Disability Advocate: SSI/SSDI advocacy
Provide guidance and assistance in a group setting to individuals applying for SSI/SSDI
benefits.
Work one on one with individuals to develop SOAR assisted applications for SSI/SSDI
benefits.
Developed and implemented group training curriculum.
Executive Director: Peter Pike

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RealLife LLC, CO
August 2012- June 2013
Lead Opportunity Officer: Post-Secondary Special Education Supports
Provide transition services: Job Coaching, Travel Training, Situation Assessments, etc.
Vendor for Department of Voc Rehab; Assessments, Independent Living Skills, Job Skills
Develop/teach one-on-one curriculum for clients focusing on skills related to obtaining a
job and transitioning to adulthood
Develop/teach curriculum for group sessions targeting teacher and family needs around
transition issues
Provide advocacy services to families
Co-ordinated community services and provided navigation supports to young adults
seeking assistance through collaboration with related agencies and service providers.
Owner: Maureen Welch
Horizon High School, CO
August 2008- May 2012
9-12 grade special education: Learning Specialist/Transition Specialist
Taught literacy, advocacy, organization, and study skills
Developed and taught transition curriculum for 11th and 12th students focused on skills
necessary for independent living after high school
Co-taught 9th grade English
Case managed 24 students (IEP's, advocated for needs, monitored student progress, etc.)
Principal: Pamela Smiley

Additional Involvement

3 years cooperating teacher for Metro State University practicum students

Cooperating teacher for University of Colorado graduate student
Member of Adams 12 District I-13 team/ Participated in district audit
Member of the school wide PBS team
Soccer Coach, freshman girls team
Student Council Co-Sponsor

Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certified

Trained in the WhyTry Program
Trained facilitator of N-O-T (Not on Tobacco) smoking cessation program
Previously trained in CPI (Crisis Prevention Management)
Trained by CDE for Indicator-13 IEP writing requirements
Completed 15hrs in Secondary Training: Basic Sheltered Instruction (ELL)
SOAR trained (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery Technical Assistance)
Trained in Peace for Kids curriculum
Certified Scrum Master

References and letters of recommendation available upon request