Nathan Clay-Ehart
Poulsbo
Summary
Recent graduate with strong research and technical skills, demonstrating a proven ability to solve complex problems. Detail-oriented with a quick learning aptitude, effectively adapting to new challenges. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships within teams to drive success and achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest School Teacher and Site Director
Magnolia Forest Playschool
Poulsbo
07.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse nature, ecology, biology and forestry topics.
- Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through hands-on experiences.
- Delivered emotional and educational support through play-based learning for preschool and early elementary children in a forest environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered personal growth and respect for outdoor spaces among children through engaging activities.
- Promoted development of social skills by facilitating collaborative play experiences in natural settings.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Supervised a team of teachers, providing direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching methods and resources.
- Organized and supervised field trips, school events, and activities.
- Organized and supervised field trips, school events and activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching skills.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress or difficulties encountered during the course of study.
Environmental Sustainability Field work
Oregon State University/University of Aruba
Oranjestad
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Research assistant to an ongoing project.
- Identification and cataloging a variety of seaweed species.
- Monitoring invasive algae and in seagrass beds.
- Working to determine the health of seagrass beds and seaweeds, and the impact on the multi-system ecological needs.
- Worked on species identification of coral species.
- Completed shoreline mapping of coral species.
- Worked on assessment of coral to rebuild the coral reefs in the location.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized environmental understanding and skills address complex problems and determined what steps would be need for the future of the ecosystem.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of interns to accomplish goals and address issues related to the University of Aruba study.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve research project objectives and meet deadlines.
Sitter
Self Employed
Kitsap County
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Professional Sitting, House, Dog, and Childcare. Provided care for children as well as household pets and plants, provided upkeep of homes and gardens.
- Contact: Jessica Shine – (360)-689-1582
- Contact: Kelly LeTexier – (360)-509-4802
Car and Boat Detailer
Island Detail
Bainbridge Island
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Professionally detailed cars and boats, providing high standards of quality to clients.
- Contact: Emily Crawford – (360)-286-6078
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR01.2025
Associates - Pre-Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- RStudio and statistical analysis
- Environmental research
- Curriculum development
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Data collection
- Critical thinking development
- Mathematical concepts
- Subject matter expertise
- Scientific writing
- Data analysis and research
- Experimental design
- Lesson planning
- Research methodologies
- Data analysis
- Environmental assessment
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certificates: First Aid, CPR
PROJECTS & EXTRACURRICULAR
Research, Traveled abroad to Aruba to study social and environmental impacts on the people and wildlife, provided support to research efforts, including reef mapping, seagrass surveys, and coral identification., Volunteer Work, Provided support in setup, crowd control, and execution of events and projects at local bookstores., Leadership experience, Organized and maintained weekly and biweekly social events and activities, supporting others in growing writing, social, and technical skills.
Experiences in helath care, aanolmy physioolgy, animal behvaio training.
Timeline
Environmental Sustainability Field work
Oregon State University/University of Aruba
03.2025 - 06.2025
Forest School Teacher and Site Director
Magnolia Forest Playschool
07.2022 - Current
Car and Boat Detailer
Island Detail
05.2019 - 09.2019
Sitter
Self Employed
02.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oregon State University
Associates - Pre-Nursing
Olympic College