Nicholas R.

Galasso

1416 Corcoran St. NW, Washington DC 20009
(973) 202-7252 galasso.nick@gmail.com

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON D.C.
Teaching Certificate, Physical Education K-12, August 2014

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, WILMINGTON
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, May 2011
Major GPA 3.53

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA
Study Abroad, Summer 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Coordinator
Jewish Primary Day School of the Nations Capital May 2014 Present
Collaborate with current faculty members to create a current and relative curriculum for physical
education in grades 1-6
Design and implement lesson plans that cover curriculum based materials and the five components of
fitness.
Create an athletic schedule for each of the 3 seasons covering, soccer, kickball, basketball, and track.
To be included are practices times and game schedule.
Enhance each childs experience in physical education by conveying its importance in living a healthy
life
Physical Education Co-Teacher
Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D.C. January 2014 May 2014
Supports lead teacher in developing lesson plans, practice and game strategies for winter and spring
sports
Assist in chaperoning and driving students to and from practice facilities and away sporting events
Develop lesson plans according to school curriculum in preparation for take over as lead teacher
Cooperate with athletic department to solve student and parent issues that arise during the season
Provide feedback and collaborate with lead teacher on student progress and grading

Teachers Aid-Teaching Practicum, K-5 Physical Education
Bethesda Elementary School, Bethesda, MD. August 2013-December 2013
Generated lesson plans for physical education according to Curriculum 2.0 guidelines to include age
and skill appropriate activities for each grade level
Collaborated with lead teacher to solve classroom issues with students and school activity conflicts
Track and analyze student progress through various fitness testing to include flexibility, cardiovascular
endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance
Correspond with lead teacher and provide feedback on individual students for student grading

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Varsity and Middle School Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D.C. February 2013- May 2014
Develop defensive strategies for Boys Varsity Lacrosse in congregation with head coach
Work one on one with goalies to develop skills and progress current skills
Assist middle school 7/8 team head coach with developing basic lacrosse fundamentals for players and
stress importance of team play and sportsmanship
Develop athletic performance and agility through various lacrosse related drills and implement during
practice
Create interactive season schedule to include strength workouts 2x per week, scouting report and
possible conflicts with master school schedule.

Middle School Girls Ice Hockey Coach
Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, MD November 2013- February 2013
Develop on-ice hockey skills of beginner to intermediate players
Teach the positions and rules of ice hockey to new players
Incorporate importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship on and off the ice
Help develop physical speed and strength during off-ice practices

Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach
Cape Fear Academy, Wilmington, NC Spring 2010 - 2011
Teach lacrosse fundamentals and sportsmanship to 7th and 8th grade boys
Chaperone overnight stays for away games
Stress importance of academic as well as athletic success

JV Boys Lacrosse Coach
Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJ Spring 2007
Assist the head coach with practice and game preparation
Maintain role as guide for young high school athletes
Stress importance of academics as well as athletics
Incorporate good sportsmanship and teamwork into daily practices

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Account Executive
WB Mason, Secaucus, NJ November 2012- December 2012
Travels, by car and/or walking, throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective
customers to develop clientele
Develops and maintains outstanding working relationships with customers to ensure customer
satisfaction
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads
Displays or demonstrates merchandise, using samples or catalog, to develop customers' product
knowledge
Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
Works with Customer Service Representative to ensure customer understands ordering process
Investigates and resolves customer issues

Ocean Rescue
Head Lifeguard- Island Beach Motor Lodge, South Seaside Park, NJ Summer 2012-2013
Seaside Park Beach Patrol, Seaside Park, NJ Summer 2005-2011
Keep daily log of beach activity and ensure all guards are performing duties correctly
Maintain beach patron safety and inform patrons of current water conditions
Keep beach presentation clean and welcoming for guests
Posses up to date certifications for CPR/First Aid/AED
Practice lifesaving drills including water rescue, first responder medical treatment, CPR and automatic
external defibrillator.
Maintain role as a provider of information to citizens

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Ice hockey player and coach throughout high school to present
Sailing, Surfing, Marathon runner, mountain biking, scuba diving
Purchased, refurbished, and lived on a sailboat for six months at UNCW
American Red Cross, First Aid/AED/CPR Certified
Traveled and worked in New Zealand for seven months after graduating UNCW

References

Nan Smith
- Physical Education Teacher, Holton-Arms, Bethesda, MD. 301-365-6094
- nsmith@american.edu
Megan Miller
- Physical Education Teacher, Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC 202-537-2461
- millerm@sidwell.edu
Jeff Ransom
- Physical Education Teacher and Boys Lacrosse Coach, Sidwell Friends School,
Washington, DC 202-537-2482
- ransomj@sidwell.edu