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NICHOLAS M. LIND
[email protected] / nicholaslind.wordpress.com / Inquire for Contact Information MOTIVATED ADVOCATE / DEDICATED LEARNER / RESILIENT EDUCATOR
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE & SUMMARY______________________________________________________________
Seeking appointment to the position of SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER. Extensive experience implementing data-driven Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports with individuals with disabilities. Internships focusing on Educational Policy, Law and Public Policy, Special Education, and Literacy Skills. Organized a standing-room-only civil rights lecture with renowned international journalist Glenn Greenwald.
Core Competencies: Education Policy Analysis Grant-Writing & Fundraising Conflict/Crisis Management
Research Interests: Authentic & Blended Learning Common Core State Standards Professional Development
Content Specialty: Positive Behavior Supports Literacy Skills & Strategies Differentiation/Student Choice
TEACHING CERTIFICATION____________________________________________________________________________
NEW YORK STATE TEACHING CERTIFICATION Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12 – Generalist Initial Certificate Social Studies, Grades 7-12 Initial Certificate Social Studies, Grades 5-6 Extension Initial Annotation
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND_________________________________________________________________________
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education, Rochester, NY Master of Science, 2014 / GPA: 4.0 / Concentration: Education Policy
Awarded Dean’s Scholarship for Master’s Study. Completed primary research on the Common Core State Standards for Field Research Project. Studied while working part-time with individuals with disabilities.
THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport, NY Bachelor of Science, 2013 / GPA: 3.31 / Double Major: History & Political Science
Nominated for SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (declined). Nominated for Best
Undergraduate Research Award for Primary Research Paper (declined).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________________
EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER, Rochester, NY
Public Policy Intern [2014-Present] Managed a robust portfolio of research and advocacy projects for the firms CREE (Civil Rights, Education, &
Employment) team of attorneys. Reported directly to Senior Staff Attorney and Chief Counsel.
ARC OF MONROE COUNTY, NYSARC, Inc., Rochester, NY Individual Support Specialist [2013-Present]
Facilitated data-driven behavior modification interventions and programs. Developed extensive experience conducting high-quality support services to adults with developmental disabilities.
THE RESOURCE CENTER, NYSARC, Inc., Jamestown, NY Direct Support Professional [2011-2013]
Provided direct care to adults with traumatic brain injuries and multiple severe disabilities. Developed meaningful relationships while maintaining physical, social, and emotional care.
HISTORY FORUM, The College at Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport, NY President, Vice-President, & Chairperson of Lecture Committee [2009-2013]
Determined organization’s financial, governmental, and operational affairs. Served as spokesperson and public liaison. Launched organization’s social media presence. Supported Vice President’s (successful) campaign for President of Brockport Student Government. Built total audience to over 160 members. Led recruitment, recreational, and academic events. Recruited international journalist Glenn Greenwald for an academic lecture. Served as personal liaison to coordinate travel schedule and accommodations with Greenwald. Responsible for fundraising over $4,000 to finance event. Wrote a (fully awarded) national-level grant proposal to The American Democracy Project. Spearheaded public affairs campaign to attract partnering organizations for event
sponsorship. Collaborated with student government agencies for official event sanction and financial support. Oversaw event marketing campaign through grassroots, hard-print, and social network platforms.
Nicholas M. Lind [email protected] / 716-338-2929 / nicholaslind.wordpress.com
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.)__________________________________________________________________
THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT, Office of Residential Life and Living Learning Communities, (SUNY) Resident Assistant & Peer Mentor – Leadership and Community Service Living Learning Community [2010-2011]
Assessed and managed conflict and crises situations. Maintained a safe living environment for college students. Organized and implemented popular, informative, and community-building events. Collaborated with
community-based groups to volunteer locally. Provided consultation to new and incoming college students.
AMERICA READS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, A.D. Oliver Middle School, Brockport, NY Literacy Skills Tutor [2010]
Conducted 1:1 literacy skills tutoring in a Middle School Special Education environment. Provided basic computer skills instruction & observed daily classroom instruction and management.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, SLAPSHOT, Ancaster, ON, Canada Student Leadership Award Program for Students High On Training [2008]
Week-long Leadership Development Program. Focused activities modeling & reinforcing Stephen Covey’s, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
AMERICAN LEGION BOYS’ STATE, Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY Participatory United States Government Instruction Program [2008]
Week-long Government-Structure Training & Mock Simulation Program. Alumni include: Pres. Bill Clinton, V.P. Dick Cheney, Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Harry Reid, Neil Armstrong, etc.
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT, Jamestown, NY Volunteer & Youth Mentor [2006-2009]
Conducted motivating consultation services to low-income youth. Provided technical and logistical support in event-planning activities.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS_________________________________________________________________________
ROCHESTER AREA COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES Membership, Since 2013
ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Digital and Print membership, Since 2012
EDUCATION WEEK Digital subscription & Webinar Access, Since 2012
WHO’S WHO IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Since 2012 Nominated for membership by William F. Morris, PhD
KAPPA DELTA PI – INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION Zeta Pi Chapter, The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Since 2011 Nominated for membership by Mary Corey, PhD
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Member and Activist, Since 2009
SELECTED AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS________________________________________________________________
DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER’S STUDY Warner School of Education, University of Rochester, 2013, 2014
HAROLD RAKOV MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The College at Brockport, Department of Political Science, 2013
DEAN’S LIST The College at Brockport, 2009, 2012
GLENN GOLDBERG ’80 SCHOLARSHIP
The College at Brockport, 2012
C. MALCOLM AND JEANETTE M. NICHOLS SCHOLARSHIP Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 2012
HUBERT D. & ADELAIDE E. TOMPKINS SCHOLARSHIP Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 2012
TOTAL FORCE TOP THREE SCHOLARSHIP United States Air Force, 2011
GREEN LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
The College at Brockport Leadership Development Program, 2010
AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE AWARD
United States Air Force, 2009
PART-TIME DEAN’S LIST Jamestown Community College, 2008, 2009
JUNIOR CITIZEN AWARD
Jamestown Optimist Club, 2008
Nicholas M. Lind [email protected] / 716-338-2929 / nicholaslind.wordpress.com
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REFERENCES_____________________________________________________________________________________________
KARA FINNIGAN, PhD Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Warner School of Education Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 275-9942
KAREN DEANGELIS, PhD Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Warner School of Education Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 275-3971
DAVID MILLER, MBA Senior Online Instructional Designer Warner School of Education Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 340-7557
JONATHAN FELDMAN, ESQ Senior Staff Attorney Empire Justice Center Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 454-4060
MARY COREY, PhD Assistant Professor of Education The College at Brockport (SUNY) Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 395-5053
SUSANNE QUAGLIATA, MS (Retired) Special Education Teacher A.D. Oliver Middle School, BCSD Email: [email protected] Mobile Phone: (585) 919-9199
CHARLES KINSEY, MS Global History Teacher Brockport High School, BCSD Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 637-1870
OWEN S. IRELAND, PhD Distinguished Teaching Professor of History The College at Brockport (SUNY) Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 395-5627
SUSAN ORR, PhD Assistant Professor of Political Science The College at Brockport (SUNY) Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 395-5676
MELISSA STURDY, BA Residence Manager Arc of Monroe County Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (585) 381-7938
THANK YOU_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you very much for reviewing my CV. For additional information, please do not hesitate to call me directly at 716-338-2929, by email at [email protected], or visit my Blog & Educator Portfolio at www.nicholaslind.wordpress.com. Sincerely,
Nicholas M. Lind
