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Nicholas Cudia

Bohemia,NY

Summary

I am a dedicated and high-energy educator seeking a full-time Social Studies teaching position. Having completed a rigorous five-year accelerated program at SUNY Plattsburgh, where I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, I bring a deep passion for history and a modern approach to student engagement.

Currently, I serve as a substitute teacher within the Lindenhurst School District, building upon my foundational experience in the Brentwood School District. During my time at Brentwood, I designed and implemented an immersive "Life After High School" simulation. In this project, students navigated the financial realities of their post-graduation choices—whether pursuing college, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military. By forcing students to calculate the long-term economic repercussions of their decisions, I was able to bridge the gap between classroom theory and essential life skills.

Beyond the textbook, I am an active and athletic individual—often found on the football field, the ski slopes, or at a ping-pong table. I leverage this energy to build authentic rapport with students, fostering a disciplined yet curious classroom environment. My goal is to use my reliability and organizational skills to ensure every student grows both academically and socially.

Areas of Expertise: Curriculum Development • Financial Literacy Simulations • Classroom Management • Differentiated Instruction • Student Mentorship

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst, NY
09.2025 - Current
  • Mentored a group of 8th-grade students at Frost Valley YMCA, facilitating team-building exercises and fostering a positive, inclusive group dynamic
  • Accommodated Special Education students in the classroom and in the gymnasium
  • Participated in faculty and new teacher meetings geared toward improving teaching pedagogies
  • Delivered engaging lessons to diverse groups of students, adapting materials as necessary.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.

Student Teacher

Brentwood Union Free School District
Brentwood, NY
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Substitute and former student teacher in the Brentwood School District
  • Designed and implemented engaging economic and US history packets, lessons, activities, projects, study guides, and exams following the New York State Learning Standards
  • Collaborated with colleagues at faculty and department meetings
  • Differentiated instruction for diverse/bilingual learners
  • Created personal finance units where 12th-grade students planned for their future economic strategies during college and after high school

Student Observer

Beekmantown Central School District
Plattsburgh, NY
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Taught 7th-grade Social Studies classes while enhancing cooperative learning and implementing multiple learning preferences
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress, school policies, and interdisciplinary approaches
  • Tailored lessons for students with IEPs and 504 learning plans
  • Observed instructional techniques to identify effective teaching strategies.

Camp Counselor

Town of Islip
Ronkonkoma, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated the movement of 2nd-grade campers through arts and crafts, tennis, handball, and basketball in a supervisory role
  • Encouraged strong leadership and team-building skills in a safe and inclusive environment
  • Planned daily activities and games for campers, promoting engagement and teamwork.

Student Obser

Ausable Valley Centl Schl Dst
Au Sable Forks, NY
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons tailored to New York State Learning Standards
  • Generated meaningful connections with students, fostering a supportive and respectful classroom environment
  • Participated in school events, promoting community involvement and school spirit.

Stocker

Dunrite Pools
Bohemia, NY
04.2017 - 2024
  • Managed warehouse, operated forklift, delivered pools and sold toxic chemicals before, during, and after COVID

Education

Master of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies

SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Lindenhurst Middle School
09.2025 - Current

Student Teacher

Brentwood Union Free School District
01.2025 - 06.2025

Student Observer

Beekmantown Central School District
10.2024 - 11.2024

Camp Counselor

Town of Islip
06.2024 - 08.2024

Student Obser

Ausable Valley Centl Schl Dst
03.2024 - 05.2024

Stocker

Dunrite Pools
04.2017 - 2024

Master of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies

SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Nicholas Cudia