NICHOLAS ASKIN
GENEVA
Summary
Enthusiastic K–12 educator with experience teaching second grade and coaching multiple sports, committed to helping students stay active, confident, and healthy. Skilled in designing fun, safe, and standards-aligned physical activities that support motor development, sportsmanship, and social-emotional growth. Known for strong rapport with students, positive energy, and a hands-on teaching style that encourages movement and participation. Excited to bring my passion for fitness and youth development to a Physical Education role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
West Street Elementary
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Enhanced student engagement for learning Required NYS curriculum
- Provided classroom management to ensure a safe, academic environment for every student
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs, resulting in improved academic performance across core subjects
Modified Men's Lacrosse Coach
Geneva City School District
03.2024 - 06.2026
- Enhanced team with successful fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
- Organized practice sessions, exercise and conditioning to improve player performance.
- Trained team members in midfield, attack and defensive positions.
- Logged recruitment, administrative and gameplay activities for official team record.
- Led and motivated lacrosse team members to new heights of athleticism, gameplay and sportsmanship.
Modified Basketball Coach
Geneva City School District
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
JV Soccer Coach
Geneva City School District
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
Education
Masters - Public/Health Education
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH05.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Decision Making
- Patience
- Flexibility
Certification
Certified- P-6 Childhood Education
Certified- Health Education
Pending Certification- Physical Education
Timeline
JV Soccer Coach
Geneva City School District
07.2025 - 11.2025
Modified Basketball Coach
Geneva City School District
11.2024 - 02.2026
Second Grade Teacher
West Street Elementary
09.2024 - 06.2026
Modified Men's Lacrosse Coach
Geneva City School District
03.2024 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education
Lake Erie College
Masters - Public/Health Education
SUNY Brockport
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP
- Team Captain, Lake Erie College NCAA Division II Lacrosse Team
- 2022-2023
- Team Captain, SUNY Brockport NCAA Division III Lacrosse Team
- 2023-2024