Nathan Leonard
Northville,USA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Potterville Public Schools
Potterville, Michigan
08.2025 - Current
- Organized and implemented engaging lesson plans for 6th grade social studies classes.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom.
- Created and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Promoted a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding through the exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives in social studies content.
Student Teacher
Potterville High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned and instructed 10th and 11th grade classes in World History and Economics
- Delivered a variety of engaging lessons to students, leading to improvement in critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with a co-intern and agreed upon the best ways to deliver content to students.
Counselor
Maybury Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed and supervised field trips, providing educational experiences.
- Collaborated with staff to develop engaging camp programs and schedules.
- Facilitated group activities and games for campers of varying ages, ensuring safety and resolving conflict.
Counselor and Nature Instructor
Camp Manitowish YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed daily activities for ten children in a sleep away camp working to build positive bonds between campers.
- Educated children ages 10-15 on conservation and wilderness skills enhancing environmental awareness and improving knowledge of wildlife and conservation practices.
- Created and delivered dynamic lesson plans designed to appeal to a variety of campers.
Guest Advocate
Target
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Worked as a cashier ensuring efficient checkout procedures, resolving price discrepancies, and improving customer satisfaction.
- Managed guest service desk to include resolution of guest inquiries, product returns, and curbside delivery.
- Demonstrated flexibility in a customer facing work environment while working throughout various departments.
- Demonstrated engagement with customers from diverse backgrounds with positive feedback from store leadership.
- Facilitated training and mentorship of new hires across multiple departments.
Education
Bachelors - Social Science Education
Michigan State University
01-2025
High School -
Northville High School
01-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Program leadership
- Innovation and creativity
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Program planning
- Training and mentorship
Certification
Social Studies (RX) Standard Teaching Certificate
Volunteer Experience
Assistant Baseball Coach, Potterville High School, Helped players develop skills; assisted with running practices, roster decisions, and management of the team.
Awards
- Dean's List, Michigan State University, Cumulative GPA 3.61
- Northville Varsity Baseball Diamond Award, Awarded to one player for demonstrated leadership and teambuilding.
Timeline
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Potterville Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Potterville High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Counselor
Maybury Day Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Counselor and Nature Instructor
Camp Manitowish YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Guest Advocate
Target
06.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelors - Social Science Education
Michigan State University
High School -
Northville High School