NICHOLAS PINEIRO

Permanent Address: 90 Saratoga Ave. Apt. 1 Yonkers, NY 10705 | nicholas.pineiro90@gmail.com| 914-290-2424

EDUCATION
Masters of Arts: Secondary Inclusive Education
Columbia University, Teachers College
Bachelor of Arts: Black Studies, Minor in Sociology
State University Of New York at New Paltz

Graduation: May 2016

New York, New York
Graduation: December 2012
New Paltz, New York

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, 6/7th grade
Community Health Academy of The Heights, New York, New York

March 2016-June 2016

Co-taught and co-planned in a Math/Science self contained classroom with 6th and 7th
graders.
Provided one to one reading instruction to a classified English Language Learner using
comprehensive intervention strategies like explicit instruction in self-monitoring for
comprehension, vocabulary building, fluency work, etc.

Student Teacher, 7th grade

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School, New York, New York
September 2015-February 2016
Co-taught and co-planned in a Humanities, general education classroom
Designed literacy activities for independent reading periods including book talks and

poetry appreciation
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corps Member/After School Coordinator
City Year AmeriCorps, New York, New York
August 2013-June 2014
Committed to 1,977 hours of full-time service, including in-class support, planning intervention
sessions for a list of low performing students, and implemented school wide behavior
management initiatives
Collaborated with teachers, parents and students to construct individually tailored learning plans
for a list of 3rd grade students
Coordinated an after school program with an emphasis on service learning, homework help, and
enrichment
Participated in national community service days in which to raise social awareness
Tutor/Mentor
Nepperhan Community Center, Yonkers, New York
January 2013-May 2013
Tutored a group of 10-15 students from ages 8-11 at a low performing elementary school
Provided homework help and monitored the academic progression of students through
collaboration with teachers and after school staff
Encouraged good behavior and citizenship through gang prevention workshops, sports and group
mentoring
Assisted teacher in developing and strengthening literacy skills by targeting student needs and
executing teacher prepared lesson plans
Summer Quest Group Leader
Oasis Children Services, New York, New York
Summer 2012, 2013
Responsible for a group of 15-20 children between the ages of 9-12
Worked closely with Division Leader and all Leadership staff to ensure safety of all children
Supported previous behavior management systems and created behavior incentives tailored to a
group of campers
Modeled participation in all daily activities, as well as created new activities and traditions
Provided one to one academic support for 7th grade summer school students including homework
help and assignment completion