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Joshua Nielson

Reno,NV

Summary

Driven and enthusiastic individual who has thoroughly enjoyed interacting with students in the classroom environment. Seeking an opportunity to further my education so that I may continue to help students succeed academically.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Teacher

Washoe Country School District
Reno, NV
09.2023 - Current
  • Helped guide students through a variety of lesson plans at the high school level, mostly in English or Social Studies courses.
  • Led successful discussions with students by adjusting my rhetorical approach to suit applicable material.
  • Provided feedback for students that activated critical thinking skills for both parties. Examples include proofreading essays and assisting with thesis preparation.
  • Returned multiple times to substitute for the same classes due to positive feedback from faculty and students.

BizFIT Mentor for NevadaFIT

University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated as the personal mentor for 6 incoming freshmen, helping them with their coursework throughout the week and guaranteeing they kept to a rigorous schedule of classes, activities, and presentations.
  • Organized and assisted my mentees in their 'Shark Tank' presentation, in which they had to brainstorm ideas, design a business plan, and pitch a product to a panel of judges.

Office and Warehouse Employee

Jordan Casing Company
San Mateo, CA
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Worked during summer and winter breaks in the Bay Area.
  • Accounted for orders using Intuit QuickBooks, received and handled calls from clients, and organized product inventory to ensure accurate product identification.
  • Ran a multi-million-dollar company as the only on-site employee for a month during the summer of 2017, handling all phases of the day-to-day business.
  • Helped ensure an accurate inventory of physical merchandise, received and sent orders for delivery through UPS to multiple states.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & English Literature

University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
05.2023

Skills

  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Activity Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Smartboard Technology
  • Resource Utilization
  • Substitute Teaching

Hobbies and Interests

  • Professional Development
  • Communication Strategies
  • Textual and Critical Analysis

Timeline

Guest Teacher

Washoe Country School District
09.2023 - Current

BizFIT Mentor for NevadaFIT

University of Nevada, Reno
07.2019 - 08.2019

Office and Warehouse Employee

Jordan Casing Company
06.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & English Literature

University of Nevada, Reno
Joshua Nielson