NICHOLAS M.

LIND
nicholasmlind@gmail.com / 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 Deans Scholarship for Masters 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 Chancellors 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 organizations financial, governmental, and operational affairs. Served as spokesperson and public
liaison. Launched organizations social media presence. Supported Vice Presidents (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
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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 Coveys, 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

WHOS 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________________________________________________________________

DEANS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTERS STUDY
Warner School of Education, University of Rochester, 2013, 2014

HAROLD RAKOV MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The College at Brockport, Department of Political Science, 2013

DEANS 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 DEANS LIST
Jamestown Community College, 2008, 2009

JUNIOR CITIZEN AWARD
Jamestown Optimist Club, 2008

Nicholas M. Lind
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REFERENCES_____________________________________________________________________________________________

KARA FINNIGAN, PhD
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Warner School of Education
Email: kfinnigan@warner.rochester.edu
Office Phone: (585) 275-9942

KAREN DEANGELIS, PhD
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Warner School of Education
Email: kdeangelis@warner.rochester.edu
Office Phone: (585) 275-3971

DAVID MILLER, MBA
Senior Online Instructional Designer
Warner School of Education
Email: dmiller@warner.rochester.edu
Office Phone: (585) 340-7557

JONATHAN FELDMAN, ESQ
Senior Staff Attorney
Empire Justice Center
Email: jfeldman@empirejustice.org
Office Phone: (585) 454-4060

MARY COREY, PhD
Assistant Professor of Education
The College at Brockport (SUNY)
Email: mcorey@brockport.edu
Office Phone: (585) 395-5053

SUSANNE QUAGLIATA, MS
(Retired) Special Education Teacher
A.D. Oliver Middle School, BCSD
Email: suzms1@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone: (585) 919-9199

CHARLES KINSEY, MS
Global History Teacher
Brockport High School, BCSD
Email: Charles.Kinsey@bcs1.org
Office Phone: (585) 637-1870

OWEN S. IRELAND, PhD
Distinguished Teaching Professor of History
The College at Brockport (SUNY)
Email: oireland@brockport.edu
Office Phone: (585) 395-5627

SUSAN ORR, PhD
Assistant Professor of Political Science
The College at Brockport (SUNY)
Email: sorr@brockport.edu
Office Phone: (585) 395-5676

MELISSA STURDY, BA
Residence Manager
Arc of Monroe County
Email: msturdy@arcmonroe.org
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 nicholasmlind@gmail.com, or visit my Blog & Educator Portfolio at
www.nicholaslind.wordpress.com.

Sincerely,


Nicholas M. Lind