Nikki Pencak
About Nikki Pencak
Nikki Pencak is a K12 Academic Program Manager with extensive experience in educational roles, including positions at Revolution Prep, Sylvan Learning, and The Princeton Review. She specializes in curriculum development and training for diverse student populations, focusing on enhancing executive function skills and digital learning practices.
Current Role at Revolution Prep
Nikki Pencak serves as the K12 Academic Program Manager at Revolution Prep, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing academic programs tailored for K12 learners. Additionally, she has been working as a Training and Hiring Manager since 2020, where she oversees the recruitment and training processes for academic staff. Since 2018, she has also been an Online Academic and Test Prep Tutor, providing remote support to students preparing for various assessments.
Previous Experience in Education
Nikki Pencak has extensive experience in the education sector. She worked at The Princeton Review from 2006 to 2013 as an Instructor and Tutor, contributing to student learning for seven years. She also served as an Instructor and Curriculum Specialist at Sylvan Learning from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as an ESL Instructor at VIPKID from 2016 to 2020, and at Cambly Inc. from 2018 to 2024. Her teaching roles have included both in-person and online formats, demonstrating her adaptability in various educational environments.
Curriculum Development and Training Initiatives
Nikki has played a significant role in curriculum development, particularly for K12 learners. She assisted in building an executive function curriculum from Spring to Winter 2023. In Spring 2023, she created and delivered training sessions focused on best practices for high-impact elementary tutoring in the digital learning space. Her collaboration with curriculum teams has led to the design of specialized lessons and assessments that cater to diverse student populations.
Background in Financial Services
Before her career in education, Nikki Pencak worked in the financial services sector. She was employed at The Bank of New York Mellon from 2012 to 2015, where she held the position of Wealth Management Service Delivery-Securities Operations Specialist II. She also worked as a Reconciliation Service Group Representative at the same institution from 2012 to 2013. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in operational processes and client service.
Educational Qualifications
Nikki Pencak earned her Bachelor's degree from Westminster College in Pennsylvania, where she studied English with a concentration in History. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of historical contexts, which she applies in her educational roles.