Nicole Rizzo
Oyster Bay,New York
Summary
A motivated and passionate employee looking to teach English Language Arts to students full time. With experience dedicated to fostering a love for learning and language among students of all levels. Committed to delivering engaging and effective instruction through differentiated teaching strategies. Seeking to leverage enthusiasm for children and teaching English content to inspire student growth and achievement in a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Through a plethora of coaching experience, employee has the ability to communicate throughout and respectively with parents in best interest of the student inside and outside of the classroom.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Locust Valley Middle and High School
Locust Valley , NY
2023.12 - Current
- Demonstrated a positive attitude towards teaching and learning.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as attendance tracking and classroom managment
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Oyster Bay Schools
Oyster Bay , NY
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Assisted teachers in providing instruction to students in a variety of subject areas.
- Worked with students with disabilities as a one on one
Private English Language Tutor
Private Tutoring
Locust Valley , NY
2024.03 - Current
- Ability to work with students one on one to understand and analyze different novels as well as develop essay writing.
- Provided instruction in English Language Arts skills such as pronunciation, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and convention.
Counselor
Oyster Bay GAP Program
Massapequa , NY
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Provided individual and group guidance to campers with special needs.
- Assisted in the development of social skills, problem solving techniques, and behavior management strategies.
- Established positive relationships with campers and their families.
- Monitored camper safety by ensuring proper use of equipment, enforcing rules, and responding to medical emergencies.
- Conducted individual assessments to determine appropriate modifications for activities based on each camper's abilities.
Graduate Student Teacher
Oyster Bay High School
Oyster Bay , NY
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Collaborated with cooperating teachers to conduct lesson plans as well as unit plans for 9th Grade English and 11th Grade English Honors.
- Created a positive classroom environment.
- Managed Classroom Behavior.
- Created relationships with students in the classroom.
- Had the opportunity to listen in on parent teacher conferences as well as contacting parents.
- Graded assignments, exams, and papers according to professor's instructions.
- Prepared lecture materials, including slides, handouts, and other teaching aids.
- Led small group discussions with students regarding course topics.
- Attended department meetings to discuss curricular changes or updates.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY2023-12
Bachelor of Arts - English
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY2022-05
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Organization
- Oral communication
- Special Education
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Group Instruction
- Organizational abilities
- IEP understanding
- Adaptable
- Individualized care
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building and management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy strategies
Certification
- Teaching Secondary English Language Arts Grades 7-12th
- Teaching English Language Arts with a 5th and 6th Grade Extension
Coaching Experience
Locust Valley High School, Locust Valley, NY — Assistant JV Girls Lacrosse Coach
March 2024 - Current
- Assistant Coach for athletes consisting of grades 8th, 9th and 10th
- Responsible for helping the Head Coach with daily practices and games as well as assisting with players personal factors.
- Assistant Coach for club lacrosse program in charge of fourteen 2nd Grade Girls.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- In charge of daily practices and games as well as scheduling for 7th Grade Boys.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Responsible for 15 athletes at a time.
- In charge of daily practices and games as well as scheduling for 7th Grade Girls.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Responsible for 23 athletes at a time.
- Head Coach for Junior Varsity Volleyball ranging from Grades 9-11
- Responsible for communicating with athletes and parents in regard to scheduling as well as daily practices and games
- Also responsible for helping student athletes with outside personal dilemmas that might conflict with practice and or games.
- Head Coach for Middle School Girls Lacrosse in charge of 7th and 8th Grade Girls.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Responsible for 30 athletes at a time.
- Head Coach for Middle School Girls Lacrosse
- Responsible for 7th and 8th Grade Girls.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Responsible for 30 athletes at a time.
- Volunteer Assistant for Middle School Girls Lacrosse
- Responsible for 7th and 8th Grade Girls.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Responsible for 30 athletes at a time.
- Oversaw about 20 different young lacrosse players
- Created multiple drills each day and supervised staff and counselors.
- Lacrosse Training for Youth Girls Lacrosse, Ages 9-11
- Created a positive learning environment for players to develop their physical and mental abilities in the sport.
- Created a positive learning environment for players to develop their lacrosse abilities
Timeline
Private English Language Tutor
Private Tutoring
2024.03 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Locust Valley Middle and High School
2023.12 - Current
Graduate Student Teacher
Oyster Bay High School
2023.09 - 2023.12
Counselor
Oyster Bay GAP Program
2022.06 - 2022.07
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Oyster Bay Schools
2022.01 - 2023.05
Master of Arts - Teaching English
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Stony Brook University
- Teaching Secondary English Language Arts Grades 7-12th
- Teaching English Language Arts with a 5th and 6th Grade Extension
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