Michelle Nichols, M. Ed.
About Michelle Nichols, M. Ed.
Michelle Nichols, M. Ed., is a Tier 1 Instructor for English Grade 9 at Elevate K-12, with a background in teaching and curriculum development. She has experience as an Online ESL Teacher and Mock Class Mentor at VIPKID, and has contributed to student success through innovative teaching methods and program implementation.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Michelle Nichols serves as a Tier 1 Instructor for English Grade 9 at Elevate K-12. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the educational development of students in a remote learning environment. Her role involves delivering curriculum-aligned instruction and supporting students in achieving their academic goals.
Previous Experience at VIPKID
Michelle Nichols worked at VIPKID from 2016 to 2021, where she held the roles of Mock Class Mentor and Online ESL Teacher. During her five years at VIPKID, she gained experience in remote teaching while based in Beijing, China. Her responsibilities included mentoring new teachers and providing English language instruction to students.
Educational Background
Michelle Nichols has a strong educational foundation in teaching and language studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1998 to 2002. She then completed a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and Teaching at Roosevelt University from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she studied ESL at National Lewis University and achieved ESL Certification from 2004 to 2005.
Teaching Initiatives and Achievements
At Oak Prairie Junior High School, Michelle Nichols created and implemented a daily ELL class designed for students with diverse skill levels. She also increased 8th grade meet/exceeds reading scores on the ISAT by 7%. While at Antioch Community High School, she developed long-term plans based on Illinois curricular standards and integrated technology into her lessons to enhance student learning.
Leadership and Student Engagement
Michelle Nichols has demonstrated leadership in student engagement through her role at Antioch Community High School, where she led 80 students in coordinating Student Council activities. Her involvement in extracurricular activities reflects her commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging school environment.