Nathan Alwood
1480 Rue St. Catherine,MO
Summary
Experienced educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
St. Michael Episcopal Day School
Clayton, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Classroom teacher for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade students in one room. Created a cohesive classroom environment while challenging each student at their appropriate level
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional methods to enhance learning outcomes consistently
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement
Insurance Broker
Arch Benefits Insurance Group
St. Louis
04.2024 - 05.2025
- I briefly left the field of education to pursue a potential career as an insurance broker. At Arch, I assisted with day-to-day operations selling insurance and maintaining existing policies.
Assistant Principal
Kirkwood School District
St. Louis, MO
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Decreased bus referrals at multiple schools in the district by 80% as the Transportation Liaison
- Charged with the evaluation and development of curriculum and tutoring programs
- Responsible for the evaluation of certified and support staff
- Supported building operations and safety
- Supported students through counseling, restorative practices and/or discipline
- Responsible for parent communication regarding grade level content and other information
Academic/ Behavioral Interventionist
Kirkwood School District
St. Louis, MO
06.2011 - 06.2018
- Identified students who needed extra academic support through assessments, data analysis, and teacher referrals
- Communicated with classroom teachers, school counselors, and administrators to align interventions with classroom instruction and share insights about student progress
- Maintained detailed records of interventions, student progress, and outcomes to inform future instruction and met school/district reporting requirements
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and psychologists to create individualized BIPs that outlined specific strategies for improving behavior
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, such as positive reinforcement, social skills training, and conflict resolution techniques
Elementary School Teacher
Westchester Elementary
St. Louis
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Taught 4th and 5th grade curriculum
- Created ELA and Social Studies curriculum adopted by the Kirkwood School District
- Recognized and developed students’ intellectual strengths, adapting instruction to individual differences, cultural backgrounds, and developmental levels through differentiation
- Served on data teams, worked together on the development of intervention programs, enabling all students to progress towards individual goals
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration K-8
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO07-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2010
Accomplishments
- 2016 Westchester Elementary Teacher of the Year
- 2017-2018, 2018-2019: Top 10 student growth in MAP scores
- 2018-2019: Designed and implemented an SEB support tool implemented by the Kirkwood School District at all levels
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
St. Michael Episcopal Day School
08.2025 - Current
Insurance Broker
Arch Benefits Insurance Group
04.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Principal
Kirkwood School District
06.2018 - 03.2024
Academic/ Behavioral Interventionist
Kirkwood School District
06.2011 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Westchester Elementary
06.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Master of Arts - Educational Administration K-8
Lindenwood University