NICHOLAS NARDONE
Wheeling,WV
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, WV
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Assistant Football Coach
Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, United States
06.2017 - Current
- Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina
Assistant Baseball Coach
Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, WV
03.2018 - Current
- Reacted to unwarranted changes in player status, team success and personal performance with adaptability
- Created and organized progressive training program for each specific position
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field
Student Life Coordinator
Ohio County Schools
Wheeling Park High School
08.2023 - Current
- Organized school wide pep rallies
- Organized student shadowing srogram
- Worked hand and hand with Wheeling Park High School's Positive Behaviors in Schools Committee on providing students with rewards for accomplishments
- Helped organize school dance activities such as the Homecoming Parade, etc.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, United States
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play
- Scheduled and attended meetings with school principal accompanied by head coach
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
Education
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education And Health
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.2020
Master of Education - Coaching And Sport Leadership
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.2022
Autism Accreditation - Special Education
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05-2021
Skills
- Great Communicator
- Good Leadership Abilities
- Ability to talk about sensitive topics
- Organized
- Knowledgable in Athlete Safety
- Knowledgeable in Performance Improvements
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating Students
- Positive Interactions
- Collaborative Team Work
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Websites
Certification
- West Virginia, Physical Education & Health K-12
- West Virginia , Multi- Cat and Autism
- First Aid & CPR
- Trauma Informed Classrooms
- Mandated Reporter
- WVSSAC Coaching
Timeline
Student Life Coordinator
Ohio County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Ohio County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Baseball Coach
Ohio County Schools
03.2018 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Ohio County Schools
06.2017 - Current
Assistant Basketball Coach
Ohio County Schools
11.2016 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education And Health
West Liberty University
Master of Education - Coaching And Sport Leadership
West Liberty University
Autism Accreditation - Special Education
West Liberty University