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Nicholas LaFontaine

Bloomfield Hills

Summary

Experienced Student Dean with a focus on fostering positive student culture and creating supportive environments to maximize student learning. Utilize a compassionate and analytical approach to address conduct matters and resolve behavior issues. Skilled in crisis management and overseeing daily activities to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Dean of Students

Cranbrook Kingswood School
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed crisis situations involving students, ensuring proper resources and support were provided in a timely manner.
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
  • Promoted a positive campus culture by organizing events that fostered community-building among diverse groups of students.
  • Led efforts to review and update institutional policies related to student conduct, promoting fairness and consistency across disciplinary processes.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Addressed concerns raised by parents or guardians regarding their child's experience on campus, providing information about available resources when necessary.
  • Assisted in efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with implementing and proactively communicating our school attendance policy.
  • Conducted training sessions for faculty and staff on various issues related to student well-being, equipping them with the tools needed to better support their students.
  • Served as an advocate for student needs when interacting with other campus stakeholders such as faculty members or administrators.
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.

Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football Coach

Cranbrook Kingswood School
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • 4 sections of Geometry - including 1 section of Geometry Essentials
  • Head Football Coach
  • Residential Dorm Team
  • Junior Class Advisor
  • Senior May Advisor

Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football & Track Coach

Trinity-Pawling School
01.2012 - 06.2021

Teach

  • Math - Geometry including Honors Level and Algebra II


Coach

Head Football Coach

  • Erickson League Champions; Earned Bill Glennon Bowl Bid, 2017
  • Defeated Deerfield Academy in the Mike Atkins Bowl, 2018
  • Placed over 70 student-athletes into college


Head Track & Field Coach

  • NEPSAC Championship Meet
  • Coached Student-Athletes to 4th & 6th Place in Discus, 5th Place in Javelin, 2018


Other Coaching Duties

  • Schoolwide Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Head Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach (2013-2017)


Other

  • Assistant Director of College Counseling
  • Director of the Global Collaborative Challenge
  • Co-Faculty Liaison of Mindfulness Club - “Full Minds”
  • Chair of the Mindfulness Faculty Committee
  • Teaching & Learning Committee Member
  • Dorm Parent / Proctor

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

Stonehill College
01.2011 - 01.2012

Wide Receivers Coach

Amherst College
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • 19-5 Overall Record including2009 NESCAC Champions &2009 Little3 Champions

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

Salve Regina University
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assistant Intramurals Coordinator

Recruiting Coordinator / Academic Liaison

University at Albany
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Running Backs Coach, Offensive Line Coach, Tight Ends

Running Backs Coach

Norwich University
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Assistant Lacrosse Coach

Tight Ends Coach

Wesleyan University
01.2001 - 01.2002

Education

Master of Arts - Liberal Studies

University at Albany
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Wesleyan University
01.2001

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Emergency drills and crisis management
  • Student advocacy and accountability
  • Classroom and behavioral management
  • Student engagement and development
  • Proactive parental communication and partnership

Certification

  • Powers Family Faculty Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution, 2017
  • Member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)
  • Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) - Level I & II Certification
  • Member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Associate Dean of Students

Cranbrook Kingswood School
08.2022 - Current

Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football Coach

Cranbrook Kingswood School
09.2021 - 07.2022

Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football & Track Coach

Trinity-Pawling School
01.2012 - 06.2021

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

Stonehill College
01.2011 - 01.2012

Wide Receivers Coach

Amherst College
01.2008 - 01.2011

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

Salve Regina University
01.2007 - 01.2008

Recruiting Coordinator / Academic Liaison

University at Albany
01.2003 - 01.2007

Running Backs Coach

Norwich University
01.2002 - 01.2003

Tight Ends Coach

Wesleyan University
01.2001 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Wesleyan University
  • Powers Family Faculty Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution, 2017
  • Member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)
  • Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) - Level I & II Certification
  • Member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
  • CPR/AED Certification

Master of Arts - Liberal Studies

University at Albany
Nicholas LaFontaine