Nicholas La Marca

• Created and maintained digital student portfolios, tracking student progress throughout academic year.
• Led hands-on projects in painting, sculpture, and digital art, enhancing students' creative skills.
• Coordinated with other teachers to integrate art into cross-curricular projects, enriching students' educational experience.

• Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance productivity across the team.
• Organized schedules and assigned tasks to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Leading a team to ensure operational processes and procedures are followed efficiently and effectively.
• Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.

Co-authored project abstracts and proposals, consistently meeting all deadlines.

Co-led research workshops and presentations at Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and AIGA Design Conference for audiences of 25 to 100.

Contributed to and co-authored a published research paper, increasing academic visibility.

Delivered personalized academic coaching to over 12 students with learning disabilities, enhancing study skills and executive functioning.

Facilitated workshops and individual sessions on organization, time management, and goal setting.

Supported neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, in achieving academic success.

Designed and instructed undergraduate course on digital and analog photography, emphasizing visual literacy and historical context.

Developed project-based learning experiences to enhance critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Created inclusive classroom environments that fostered experimentation, peer feedback, and diverse student expression.

Incorporated software tools like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One into lessons and assignments.

Delivered employment service programs through grant proposal writing and b2b contracting agreements.

Established funding goals, managed project budgets, and reviewed financial reports.

Tutored underperforming high school students, attaining 95% success rate in improved grades and attendance.

Developed and revised online and print media while overseeing agency website management.

• Created a photojournalism curriculum featuring photo essays, reflections, and interviews with Harlem residents.

Managed digital infrastructure and software troubleshooting for school-wide iPad program.

Maintained detailed database logs and ticket resolution reports to enhance efficiency.

Provided technical support for both students and teachers, ensuring smooth operations.