Nicholas Vidalon
346 s Main st Freeport ,NY 11520
Summary
Enthusiastic bi-lingual professional with a strong focus on community and interpersonal skills needed for transition to society. Committed to enhancing cognitive and social behaviors through innovative instructional techniques and learning strategies for students to explore. Exceptional in character building and strategic planning as a Soccer Coach developing student athletes that went on to represent Freeport Varsity boys soccer in high school and continued their education into college. Skilled in creating inclusive, safe learning environments with a purpose to achieve individual goals in education and in life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Work Study Student
Freeport
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Over 100 hours in observation, evaluating crucial instructional techniques and various learning strategies expanding on cognitive and social behavioral skills for developmental progress.
Soccer Coach Volunteer
Freeport P.A.L
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Identified individual player strengths and weaknesses, creating drills to accommodate.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players through modeling respectful behavior during games and practices.
- Collaborated with a fellow colleague to educate tactical strategies and mental aspect of the game.
- Mentored new volunteers by sharing valuable coaching insights.
Teacher's Assistant
Archer Elementary
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Primarily 1 to 1 with a student following an Individualized Education Program with specific accommodations and modifications in place for the student.
- Active participant in meetings with teachers, behaviorist, and parents to discuss outcomes and solutions to program set for the student.
- Maintained safety by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Special Education
Long Island University
Greenvale 01.2021 - 07.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY 09.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
- Bi-lingual (fluent spanish)
- Problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Student advocate
- Understanding of IEP process
- Understanding of annual evaluations
Accomplishments
- All-Conference Soccer Freeport High School 2010
- Played Division 1 Soccer for Long Island University 2011 - Red shirt due to injury
- Nassau Community College Junior College Champions 2017.
Certification
- CATX 100 - Child Abuse
- EDUX 100 - School Violence
- DASX 100 - Dignity For All Students
- EDUX 200 - Preventing Child Abduction & Fire Safety
- EDUX300 - Preventing Alcohol, Tobacco & Substance Abuse
- NYS Coaching Certification
Timeline
Work Study Student
Freeport
01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Special Education
Long Island University
01.2021 - 07.2025
Soccer Coach Volunteer
Freeport P.A.L
03.2020 - 11.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
09.2017 - 12.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Archer Elementary
09.2015 - 06.2017
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