Nicholas Yozzo

66 Meadow Hill Road

Newburgh, NY 12550
nicholasyozzo@gmail.com
845-391-6729

Education:

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies
Licenses: Physical Education, PreK-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure
Study Abroad: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

Teaching Experience:

Sumner Ave Elementary School, Springfield, MA October-January 2019

Student Teaching Practicum
- Taught physical education to a diverse student population in grades 9 through 12
- Wrote and implemented many lessons ranging from Movement Concepts to Basketball,
as well as writing and implementing a throwing unit plan

Springfield Central High School, Springfield, MA January-October 2019

Student Teaching Practicum
- Taught physical education to a diverse student population in grades 9 through 12
- Wrote and implemented many lessons ranging from golf to ultimate Frisbee, as well as
writing and implementing a tennis unit plan

Springfield College Homeschool, Springfield, MA September 2018

Teaching Modules
- Taught physical education to a diverse student population in grades 6 through 12
- Focused lessons primarily toward the offensive strategies of lacrosse

Marlboro Middle School, Marlboro, NY June 2018-2019

Volunteer
- Helped run the locomotor skills station to a diverse population of students for field day

East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA November 2017

Pre-Practicum, 9-12
- Evaluated 9-12 grade students on the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains
- Constructed and taught four lessons of volleyball

Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA September 2017

Pre-Practicum, 6-8
- Taught a large, diverse student population
- Wrote and implemented four lessons of both flag football and softball

Jewish Community Center, Springfield, MA March 2017

Pre-Practicum
- Taught two students in first grade
 - Served as a positive role model and mentor to the younger children

Margaret C. Ells Elementary School, Springfield, MA February 2017

Pre-Practicum, K-2
- Taught different locomotor skills to a diverse student population
- Created a rubric for assessment of the students for the psychomotor, cognitive, and
affective domains

Yozzo, Pg. 2

King Street School, Springfield, MA February 2017

Pre-Practicum
- Taught one-on-one to a student in kindergarten
- Introduced basic locomotor concepts to the students

James S. Evans Elementary School, Wappingers Falls, NY June 2016-2019

Volunteer
- Volunteered at several field days as well as health promotion days for the past three
years
- Helped the Physical Education Teacher run the locomotor skills station and the health
promotion station

Related Experience:

New Windsor Recreation Day Camp, New Windsor, NY July 2018

Assistant Director
- Opened and closed camp on a daily basis
- Dealt with any behavior problems with the campers, ages 5-13

City of Newburgh Recreation, Newburgh, NY July 2017

Lifeguard
- Helped open and close pool; ensured safety of all patrons
- Worked with the City of Newburgh Day Camp, three days per week

Mount Saint Mary College Swim Camp, Newburgh, NY July 2014

Swim Instructor
- Taught the campers the different strokes of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and
Butterfly
- Served as a lifeguard for the summer; open and closed pool

Professional Development and Co-Curricular Involvement:

MAHPERD November 2016

- Attended conference and managed registration

Humanics in Action Day October 2015

- Participated in an annual day of volunteering in the local community
- Volunteered to read to students as well as cleaned out the fire escape routes

Springfield College Outdoor Club September 2015

 - Participated in several meetings and planning of trips

Varsity Swimming and Lacrosse in High School 2011-2015

- Captain of Varsity Swim team in high school as well as Varsity Lacrosse player

Certifications:

CPR + First Aid Certified June 2018