NICHOLAS NARDONE
Wheeling,WV
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ohio County Schools
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
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
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
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
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
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