Nicholas Vitale
South Setauket,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in education and athletics with years of promoting physical fitness, well being, and personal growth in student athletes. Skilled in designing engaging and inclusive lesson plans for students all ages and all abilities. Carries a strong emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy lifestyle habits. Extremely committed to creating safe, fun and educational physical education experiences to promote lifelong physical activity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegiate Summer Baseball Coach
R.J. Going
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Three Village Central School District
10.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Head JV Baseball Coach
Kevin Finnerty
01.2022 - Current
- Improved team performance by implementing innovative coaching strategies and techniques.
- Evaluated player performance throughout the season, providing constructive criticism and guidance for improvement.
- Organized well-structured practices to maximize skill development and overall team improvement.
Private Baseball Instructor
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
- Created and organized progressive training program for each player and team I have trained.
Travel Baseball Coach
BEAST Baseball, Next Level Baseball
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
- Supervised and coordinated baseball team and program in tournaments and league play.
- Assistant college recruiting coordinator, guided student athletes in their college recruiting process while communicating with collegiate coaches on their behalf.
Professional Baseball Player
Empire Professional Baseball League
06.2022 - 08.2022
Rehab Aide
St. Charles Physical Therapy
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients through attentive listening and compassionate communication, fostering trust throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Facilitated progress tracking by maintaining accurate documentation of patient visits, treatments, and responses.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development through continuous learning of new therapeutic techniques and approaches.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
Education
MBA - Physical Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2021
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket, NY06-2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Sports Instruction
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Effective Communication
- Motivational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- First Aid / CPR CERTIFIED
Accomplishments
- Member of SUNY Old Westbury's "Panthers in the Pros" prestigious list of professional athletes (2022)
- Academic Honor Roll (2017, 2018, 2019)
- LICBL (Long Island Collegiate Baseball League) All Star (2016,2017)
- "All Long Island" Honorable Mention Baseball Player (Ward Melville High School 2016)
- League 1 High School Baseball All Star (Ward Melville High School 2015, 2016)
- Newsday's Top 100 Baseball Player (Ward Melville High School 2015, 2016)
- Varsity Baseball Captain (Ward Melville High School 2014, 2015, 2016)
Timeline
Collegiate Summer Baseball Coach
R.J. Going
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Three Village Central School District
10.2024 - Current
Travel Baseball Coach
BEAST Baseball, Next Level Baseball
08.2022 - 09.2024
Professional Baseball Player
Empire Professional Baseball League
06.2022 - 08.2022
Head JV Baseball Coach
Kevin Finnerty
01.2022 - Current
Private Baseball Instructor
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
Rehab Aide
St. Charles Physical Therapy
11.2020 - 11.2021
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2018 - 06.2020
MBA - Physical Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
SUNY College At Old Westbury
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
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