Nicholas Homa

550 Haynes st.

Memphis TN, 38111

901-304-4644

nick.homa@gmail.com

Education Master of Science in Education, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD– 2016-Present.

Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy and Music Business, Albright College Reading, PA 2010-May 2014.
Awards: Douglas B. Woolson Memorial Philosophy Prize, Deans List, Alumni Scholarship Recipient,
Journalism Talent Award Recipient, and Employee Certificate of Achievement.

Work Experience
5th grade Math Teacher, Shelby County School-Peabody Elementary School, Memphis TN – July 2018-
Present
Created an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
needs of the students. Planned curriculum and prepared lessons and other instructional materials to meet
individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and
emotional levels of student development. Created, and differentiated learning materials geared to
students' readiness, interests, and learning profile. Motivated students and provided consistent
reinforcement of learning skills. Provided continuous assessment and feedback to students for all
learning activities. Assisted administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing students.
Regularly implemented data driven instruction, using consistent means of formative and summative
assessments. Assisted the school as the ILT math content lead, providing instructional support and
professional development as needed.

Curriculum Fellow, Great Minds – June 2017-June 2018

Participant in Coherence study 3 and 4 focusing on ratio, proportion, and functions. Collaborated with
teammates to summarize assigned grade level coherence with emphasis on PUFM, Simplicity, and
Publisher’s Criteria. Wrote alternative lessons including student outcomes, classwork, and Exit Tickets.
Wrote article, Standards-based Grading: Reaching Beyond Right or Wrong, addressing how to use
standards based grading with Eureka Math and develop additional assessments. Worked on the
assessment project to create 6th grade Module blueprints to guide Centerpoint in the creation of
Edulastic assessments aligned with the Eureka curriculum and the Common Core standards. Reviewed
and revised all 6th grade Edulastic assessments, to maintain the coherency, language, and style of the
Eureka Curriculum.

Mathematics Instructional Advisor and Curriculum, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN – July 2017-
June 2018
Provided instructional support for math teachers grades 2-8 teaching the Eureka Math curriculum.
Facilitated collaborative planning sessions, module studies, and Common Core progressions studies.
Conduced observations and provides teacher feedback to guide support and improve instructional
practices. Shaped a program to support optional math classrooms for several schools with high
achieving students by aligning instructional practices with the Habits of Mind, and Project Based
 Learning. Wrote pacing blueprints to guide Shelby County Schools in prioritizing Eureka Lessons for
grades 2-6 for the 2018-2019 school year while maintaining the integrity of the progressions documents.
Created and delivered PD surrounding condensing and consolidating Eureka Lessons with respect to the
standard, progression, and appropriate DOK.

6th grade Math Teacher, Shelby County School-Cordova middle School, Memphis TN – 2015-2017
Created an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
needs of the students. Planned curriculum and prepared lessons and other instructional materials to meet
individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and
emotional levels of student development. Created, and differentiated learning materials geared to
students' readiness, interests, and learning profile. Motivated students and provided consistent
reinforcement of learning skills. Provided continuous assessment and feedback to students for all
learning activities. Assisted administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student
activities and conduct. Sponsored student activities/clubs/teams/organizations including coaching and
judging debate and tutoring students as needed.

Teacher Math grades k-8, TEACH FOR AMERICA, Memphis TN - 2015-2017

Selected from approximately 40,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps comprised of
leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in public schools. Participated in an intensive
training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student
achievement. Taught in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Memphis
public schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engaged in a comprehensive
program of professional development including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content
and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas.

Intern, Cross Keys Recording - 2013 – 2014.

Intern. Managed all marketing for the studio including website design, sample audio representations, and
social media. Collaborated in production, recording, and editing of audio. Communicated with clients
with music business related questions regarding copyrights, licensing, and marketing of music.

Albright Creative Research Project, Reading Pennsylvania - Aug 2012-May 2012

Developed a proposal, researched, and defended the subject of DIY musicians, modern day music
marketing, and recording. Effectively utilized resources including, music recording studios, online
marketing tools, website design, music licensing, copyright registration, performing rights organizations,
album design and duplication, and aggregates.

Technology Skills Microsoft office 365, Lattice, Google docs, Google sheets, Edulastic, Zoom, Adobe, Final Cut X,
Weebly.

Extracurriculars Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Member. 2010-2014

Our organization worked towards raising money for the Children’s Miracle network Hospital through
various philanthropic events. We also held an annual gala to raise money for Duchenne muscular
dystrophy.

Albright Hockey Founder, President, and SGA delegate. 2012-2014

I worked to create a hockey organization at Albright College. The organization was founded with the
hopes of allowing all students a chance to play hockey. I worked alongside the student government to
procure funding which allowed both novice and experienced hockey players a chance to play hockey for
free.

The Albrightian Newspaper Journalist. 2010-2012

I contributed to the college paper as a writer.

Lion Records Artist. 2011-2014

I worked alongside the staff of Lion Records implementing new shows on campus including benefit
concerts and writer rounds for musicians and composers.