Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Awards
Languages
Interests
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Nathan Rodríguez Carrera

Staten Island,NY

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Bank Volunteer

Hour Children- Hour Early Learning Program (HELP)
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced community food security by sorting and distributing donated items efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of food boxes to families.
  • Streamlined food sorting processes, resulting in quicker distribution.
  • Loaded and unloaded distribution trucks at various destinations.

Student Teacher

Staten Island School of Civic Leadership
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teachers, and students to enhance educational support.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that integrated required topics with interactive activities.
  • Systematically administered assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress.
  • Facilitated small group sessions, delivering personalized instruction based on individual needs.
  • Developed diverse learning activities tailored to various learning styles.
  • Provided specialized support for English language learners, significantly improving proficiency levels.
  • Collaborated with classroom teacher to implement best practices in teaching.

Study Abroad History Teaching Volunteer

Giovanni XXII Intermediate School
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed interdisciplinary lesson plans connecting social studies with English Language Arts.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Created and adjusted lesson plans based on class performance.
  • Incorporated technology to enhance student education and understanding of materials.
  • Assigned tasks, graded assignments, and discussed performance regularly with students.
  • Provided targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist struggling students, improving academic outcomes.
  • Increased engagement in history lessons through multimedia presentations and interactive discussions.

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald’s Foundation – Elmhurst Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Fostered comfort and understanding by providing emotional support to patients and families during medical challenges.
  • Maintained a supportive atmosphere by actively listening to patient needs and concerns.
  • Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers through accurate message relay and translation services.
  • Organized and participated in children's activities to create a positive environment in pediatric cancer wards.

GED Tutor

Central Family Life Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced student performance on practice exams through effective test-taking strategies.
  • Utilized real-life examples and interactive activities to simplify complex concepts.
  • Conducted review sessions prior to GED exams, addressing key concepts and student inquiries.
  • Empowered students by teaching them valuable test-taking strategies, leading to improved scores on practice exams and actual GED test itself.

Education

M.S.Ed - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

University of Mount St. Vincent
Riverside, NY
01-2026

B.S.Ed - Social Studies Education

St. John's University
Queens, NY
05-2025

High School -

Susan E. Wagner High School
Staten Island, NY
06.2021

Certification

  • NYS Social Studies 7-12
  • NYS TESOL P-12 Pending

Awards

  • St. John's University School of Education Dean’s List, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025,
  • St. John's University School of Education Dean’s Scholar, Inducted to the School of Education Honor Society June 2021,
  • Ozanam Scholar - St. John's University, Service Scholarship recipient.
  • School of Education Scholar - St. John's University, Scholastic Excellence Scholarship recipient.
  • Difference Makers Scholar - Susan E Wagner HS - St. John's University, Recognized for Community Service 2019-2021,

Languages

Spanish

Interests

  • Volunteer Work
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Video Gaming
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations

Timeline

Food Bank Volunteer

Hour Children- Hour Early Learning Program (HELP)
10.2024 - Current

Student Teacher

Staten Island School of Civic Leadership
09.2023 - 05.2024

Study Abroad History Teaching Volunteer

Giovanni XXII Intermediate School
02.2023 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald’s Foundation – Elmhurst Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022

GED Tutor

Central Family Life Center
10.2021 - 05.2022

M.S.Ed - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

University of Mount St. Vincent

B.S.Ed - Social Studies Education

St. John's University

High School -

Susan E. Wagner High School
Nathan Rodríguez Carrera