Nikolas S. Lombardi
Glenville,NY
Summary
Education technology specialist with 6+ years of experience educating students of various age groups, interests, and ability levels within the fields of science, technology, and social studies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Programs Manager
MiSci Museum Of Innovation And Science
03.2024 - Current
- Manages and motivates fellow educators to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintains professional, organized, and safe environment for educators, students, and parents.
- Designs and organizes new revenue-generating opportunities to provide educational and fun experiences for the community.
- Partners with outside organizations and experts from the area to bring scientific expertise and experience to museum patrons.
- Creates curriculum for new educational activities to be featured in onsite field trips, offsite outreaches, break week camp programs, and special events.
Science Communicator
MiSci Museum Of Innovation And Science
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Created curriculum for new educational activities to be featured in onsite field trips, offsite outreaches, break week camp programs, and special events.
- Served as educator for variety of activities for both field trips at MiSci and outreaches across the Capital Region.
- Collaborated with other museum staff members to develop and implement programming to meet a wide range of age and content needs.
- Guided students and educators during onsite field trips, fostering discussion and providing insight into exhibits.
Technology Teacher
O’Rourke Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Tested and evaluated student progress to improve effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Improved academic performance of struggling students.
- Modernized multiple curricula to teach up-to-date technology.
- Cooperated with other members of technology department to implement new projects.
Social Studies Teacher
BHBL High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
APEX Online Credit Recovery Program Manager
BHBL High School
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with students and administration to create viable paths for students to make up lost credits and graduate via condensed online courses . Established and maintained digital APEX profiles for all involved students each summer.
- Dozens of students successfully made up credits and/or graduated due to the support provided by this APEX program.
Substitute Teacher
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Served as an on-call daily substitute teaching at the middle and high schools, all content areas, as well as multiple long-term assignments (Fall 2018-Spring 2020).
- Designated as a permanently stationed building substitute at O’Rourke Middle School (Fall 2020-Spring 2021).
- Developed and oversaw unique “POD” in-school learning environment for select hybrid students (Spring 2021).
Project Assistant
Community Development Resources
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided grant writing services as well as proofing, and general office work.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Educational Technology
State University of New York College
Oneonta, NY07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Education Social Studies
State University of New York College
Oneonta, NY05.2018
Associate of Arts - Humanities, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY05.2016
Advanced Merit Regents Diploma -
Burnt Hills High School
Burnt Hills, NY06.2014
Skills
- Approachable educator skilled in coordinating efforts with others
- Possesses considerable patience, creative problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- Able to quickly learn and implement new tools and strategies
- Proficient with modern technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Google Classroom, and APEX
- Significant experience with science, technology, and social studies learning environments
- Experience with variety of digital tools and technology shop equipment
- Task Oriented
Timeline
Educational Programs Manager
MiSci Museum Of Innovation And Science
03.2024 - Current
Science Communicator
MiSci Museum Of Innovation And Science
01.2023 - 03.2024
Social Studies Teacher
BHBL High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
APEX Online Credit Recovery Program Manager
BHBL High School
07.2021 - 08.2022
Technology Teacher
O’Rourke Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District
01.2018 - 12.2020
Project Assistant
Community Development Resources
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Science in Education - Educational Technology
State University of New York College
Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Education Social Studies
State University of New York College
Associate of Arts - Humanities, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences
Schenectady County Community College
Advanced Merit Regents Diploma -
Burnt Hills High School
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