Nicole Marton
Buffalo
Summary
Personable and enthusiastic, committed to delivering excellence in all facets of customer service. Passionate about fitness, health, and wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Lackawanna School District
09.2023 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and utilized instructional time and materials to promote optimal student-centered learning
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Substitute Teacher
Lackawanna School District
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Grades K-12
- Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment
- Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of individual students
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to effectively implement daily tasks
Special Education Teacher, Summer Program
Erie 1 BOCES
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and planned appropriate activities to reach individual student IEP's
- Provided an individual education program for students with disabilities ages 6-8 consistent with state education mandates and the program's goals and requirements
- Established a classroom environment that provided for the students' social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as academic needs including specific systems of motivation to students
- Conferred frequently with parents, professional staff members, building level administrators, and supervisors regarding the students' educational, social/emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual progress
Special Education Fifth Grade Leave Teacher
Lackawanna School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Modified the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques
- Conferred with parents, administrators, related service providers, and other professionals to develop an individualized education program (IEP) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
- Worked collaboratively with general education teachers
Gym Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeted and checked in members as well as processed new memberships, renewals, cancellations, and handled membership related inquires
- Answered phone calls, addressed member concerns, and provided information about gym services with excellent customer service skills and a friendly, positive attitude
- Ensured members followed gym rules and policies regarding facility usage, guest access, and attire
- Maintained a clean and organized reception area, managed gym schedules, and updated member information
- Promoted gym services such as personal training packages and gym merchandise
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Lackawanna School District
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Communicated necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Personal Aide
Erie 1 BOCES
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided individualized assistance and instruction to a student with Cerebral Palsy age 7
- Developed activities of daily living, academics, and social skills
- Collaborated with teacher and other aides; Assisted with classroom management
Personal Aide
Erie 1 BOCES
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided individualized assistance and instruction to a student with Cerebral Palsy age 6
- Developed activities of daily living, academics, and social skills
- Collaborated with teacher and other aides; Assisted with classroom management
Special Education Para Educator
Orange-Ulster BOCES
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided individualized instruction to students with Autism ages 9-10
- Developed activities of daily living, academics, social skills, and pre-vocational skills
- Collaborated with teacher and other para educators; Assisted with classroom management
Special Education Para Educator
Orange-Ulster BOCES
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided individualized instruction to students with Autism ages 6-9
- Developed activities of daily living, academics, social skills, and pre-vocational skills
- Collaborated with teacher and other para educators; Assisted with classroom management
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Camp Warwick
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Educated customers about products, current promotions, and advertisements
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Operated cash registers, managed financial transactions, and balanced drawers
Education
Master of Science - Education in Literacy Specialist
SUNY Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY08-2025
B.S - Education
SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05.2019
Skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Positive and professional
- Staff collaboration
- Exceptional customer service
- Building rapport
- Flexibility
- Healthy lifestyle advocacy
- Passion for fitness
- Goal tracking
- Promotional support
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Lackawanna School District
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Summer Program
Erie 1 BOCES
07.2022 - 08.2022
Special Education Fifth Grade Leave Teacher
Lackawanna School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
Gym Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
03.2021 - 10.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Lackawanna School District
02.2020 - 06.2020
Personal Aide
Erie 1 BOCES
07.2019 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
Lackawanna School District
12.2018 - 06.2023
Personal Aide
Erie 1 BOCES
07.2018 - 08.2018
Special Education Para Educator
Orange-Ulster BOCES
07.2017 - 08.2017
Special Education Para Educator
Orange-Ulster BOCES
07.2016 - 08.2016
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Camp Warwick
06.2015 - 08.2015
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
11.2014 - 03.2015
B.S - Education
SUNY at Fredonia
Master of Science - Education in Literacy Specialist
SUNY Buffalo State College
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