NICOLINA TORCHIA
2637 CLARENDON AVENUE BELLMORE NY 11710 • 516-395-3844 •
NTORCHIA99@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY
September 2017- December 2021
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
Masters of Education in Special Education May 2022- November r 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Physical Education & Health Certification
IYCA: High School Strength and Conditioning Certification
Professional Coaching Certification
DASA, Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention & Prevention
American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Glen Cove City School District- Physical Education Teacher September 2023- June 2024
Gribbin & Deasy Elementary Schools, Glen Cove, NY
Developed and implemented an innovative K-2 Physical Education curriculum, including new
units on bowling, literacy- basketball and 'Fitness through Technology.'
Adapted lessons to accommodate students with disabilities & non-English speaking students,
ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
Launched the "Student of the Month" program to encourage & recognize positive student
behaviors.
Created & managed the GCSD Physical Education K-2 Instagram account to engage families with
classroom activities.
Curated the "Special's Newsletter" to provide families with insights into P.E., Art, Music, & STREAM
activities.
Organized and hosted Field Day for 550 students across both Deasy and Gribbin Schools.
Designed showcases for the Girls Basketball & Lacrosse Programs to highlight student
achievements.
Bellmore- Merrick Central High School District- Perm. Substitute Teacher September 2022- June 2023
John F. Kennedy High School, Bellmore, NY
Collaborated and worked closely with the physical education and health department
Instructed the BOCES adapted physical education class
Instructed professional development fitness workshop for teachers
Promoted student achievement through social media, bulletin boards, show cases, & school
announcements
Organized youth strength training sessions for a variety of male and female athletes
Organized and instructed baseball and basketball youth clinics with cooperating coaches
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Girl's Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach Spring 2024
Glen Cove High School
Girl's JV & Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Winter 2023-2024
Glen Cove High School
Girl's Middle School School Soccer Coach Fall 2023
Glen Cove High School
Igloo Girls 2030 Lacrosse Coach Fall 2023- Spring 2024
Long Island, NY
Girl's Assistant JV Lacrosse Coach Spring 2023
John F. Kennedy High School
Girl's Head JV Basketball Coach Winter 2022- 2023
John F. Kennedy High School
Girl's Head JV Volleyball Coach Fall 2022
John F. Kennedy High School
Girl's Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach Spring 2022
Binghamton City School District
SUNY Cortland Women's Club Basketball, Vice President Spring 2019- Spring 2021
State University of New York at Cortland
STUDENT TEACHING & FIELD EXPERIENCE
Oceanside School District- Student Teaching September -December 2021
Fulton Ave School #8, Oceanside, NY
Optimized a wide range of instructional approaches for grades 1-6: teaching by invitation, intra-
task variation, challenge by choice, Universal Design of Learning, cooperative learning, integrated
activities
Planned educational lessons that connected to everyday life and emphasized healthy practices
and moral development
Demonstrated and educated students in the fundamentals of body movement through physical
fitness & athletic games
Utilized technology and integrated literacy into lesson content
Field Experience at Oceanside School District January 2019
Oceanside MS & HS, Oceanside, NY
Composed middle school and high school level lesson plans
Delivered fitness gram testing at the middle school level and recorded students progress for post
assessments
Instructed weight and circuit training fitness activities
Planned and instructed cooperative activities that develop students social and emotional skills
Completed C-9 & SOFFIT forms to measure students moderate to vigorous activity levels for
middle and high school
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SHAPE America Future Professional Leadership Series 2021
Maximizing Engagement Workshop 2021
Aligning Depth of Knowledge to Grade-level Outcomes 2020
The Academic Language of Invasion Games 2020
Nassau ZONE AAHPERD Conference 2022
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Competency in teaching: Team Sport Education, Adventure Activities, Weight Training/ Circuit
Training, Strength & Conditioning, Speed & Agility, Self- Defense, Lifetime Activities, Rhythms &
Dance, Racket Activities, Inclusive Activities, Gymnastic Activities, Swimming/ Lifeguard Training
REFERENCES
Ms. Kim Riso- Glen Cove School District, Director of Athletics, Health, and Physical Education
Phone: 516-801-7640 E-mail: kriso@glencoveschools.org
Mr. Andrew DiNapoli- Glen Cove School District, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Phone: 516-801-7040 E-mail: adinapoli@glencoveschools.org
Mr. Michael Harrington- Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, Superintendent of Schools
Phone: 516-992-1001 E-mail: mharrington@bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us
Mr. Eric Caballero-Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics
Phone: 516-992-1049 E-mail: ecaballero@bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us
Mr. Craig Papach- John F. Kennedy High School, Physical Educator & Athletic Coordinator
Phone: 516-992-1435 E-mail: cpapach@bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us
