Nathan Watson
College Station
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at College Station ISD, excelling in student engagement and program development. Proven ability to enhance staff performance through effective coaching and conflict management. Skilled in policy development and operational oversight, driving successful outcomes in youth programs while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kids Klub Support Leadership
College Station ISD
College Station
08.2025 - Current
- Directed daily operations across four after-school youth development sites, ensuring high-quality program delivery and regulatory compliance.
- Coached site supervisors and frontline staff, enhancing leadership skills and youth engagement while maintaining program standards.
- Liaised between executive program leadership and site teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals for consistent initiative implementation.
- Collaborated with leadership to design and innovate sports and enrichment-based programming using shared digital planning tools.
- Reviewed and approved staff-generated program ideas, providing feedback to foster creativity and enhance engagement and developmental impact.
- Monitored progress toward organizational goals and partnered with leadership to plan future program growth and expanded youth offerings.
- Conducted routine safety evaluations and site assessments, providing detailed reports and recommendations to program leadership.
Owner
Ends N Odds Thrift
College Station
12.2024 - Current
- Negotiated pricing terms with clients, ensuring profitability for the company while building strong client relationships.
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify new market opportunities, supporting business growth.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly via chat support ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently pulled and prepared orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Performed quality checks on products before packaging to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Followed established procedures for labeling, packaging, and securing shipments for transportation.
- Maintained accurate records of pulled orders using computer systems or manual documentation methods.
- Optimized picking routes and consolidated orders to identify cost savings, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when resolving issues related to incorrect shipments or damaged products.
Kids Klub/SDC Counselor
College Station ISD
College Station
08.2019 - Current
- Supervised and engaged groups of up to 30 youth, fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally supportive environment.
- Designed and facilitated structured weekly youth enrichment programs focused on sports, creative arts, and skill-building activities.
- Implemented Conscious Discipline strategies to enhance social-emotional learning, guiding behavior and resolving conflicts while fostering self-regulation skills.
- Built positive relationships with youth and families, maintaining open communication regarding progress, behavior goals. and achievements.
- Maintained accurate attendance and accountability records to ensure student safety and program compliance.
- Led engaging group transitions, team-building activities, and interactive demonstrations to maximize participation and youth engagement.
- Mentored and onboarded new staff, ensuring adherence to program standards and best practices in youth development.
- Executed biweekly safety drills, promoting preparedness and establishing a culture of safety and responsibility.
Kids Klub Supervisor
College Station ISD
College Station
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Led large-group operations for up to 60 students, maintaining structure, engagement, and behavioral expectations in high-volume settings.
- Directed staff in planning and executing sports and enrichment programming by assigning timelines and ensuring accountability for high-quality activity plans.
- Supervised and evaluated staff submissions, providing actionable feedback and performance coaching to ensure alignment with program standards and continuous improvement.
- Implemented Conscious Discipline strategies to cultivate a positive program culture, reduce behavioral incidents, and promote emotional regulation among students.
- Delegated responsibilities to maintain daily operational standards, ensuring cleanliness and organization throughout the team.
- Resolved staff conflicts through leadership coaching, fostering a collaborative and solutions-focused team environment.
- Facilitated biweekly professional development trainings to enhance staff skills and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
- Oversaw attendance systems and compliance procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and student safety through scheduled roll verifications.
- Acted as primary liaison between families and program leadership, communicating student progress, behavioral updates, and program initiatives to foster strong relationships.
- Spearheaded planning and coordination of special events in partnership with leadership and families to strengthen community engagement.
- Directed and documented safety drills across multiple groups (up to 80 students and 10 staff), reinforcing emergency preparedness and regulatory adherence.
- Ensured strict compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding confidential information for up to 60 students.
SDC Morning Activity Lead
College Station ISD
College Station
02.2021 - 07.2025
- Led large-scale morning assemblies for up to 240 students and staff, setting expectations, reinforcing culture, and driving engagement across the program.
- Managed weekly inventory and supply logistics for 18 rotating sports and enrichment activities over an 8-week program cycle, ensuring operational readiness and resource efficiency.
- Co-developed and facilitated professional development trainings with peers and program leadership, enhancing instructional quality and staff performance.
- Mentored and coached staff in activity facilitation and instructional strategies, fostering continuous improvement and maintaining high engagement standards.
- Reviewed and evaluated staff lesson plans using standardized activity binders, delivering constructive feedback to ensure consistency and program alignment.
- Collaborated with program leadership to design and refine curriculum for sports and enrichment programming, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and participant needs.
- Oversaw student accountability procedures during activity rotations, ensuring accurate counts and maintaining safety protocols.
- Strategically coordinated transitions for 12 groups across 5-hour programming blocks, three days per week, optimizing flow and minimizing downtime.
- Directed weekly registration and activity placement for up to 220 students across 12 program offerings, balancing group sizes and staffing allocations.
- Designated additional staff to assist with program offerings requiring behavior management and support.
Tutor
Kilgore College
Longview
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported students with coursework to improve understanding and academic performance.
- Delivered educational materials to students to enrich their learning experience.
- Communicated effectively with students and other tutors to coordinate support.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and participation to track engagement.
- Processed cash transactions during daily operations.
Sales Associate
Dillard's, Inc.
Longview
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted customers quickly and effectively with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained tidy sales floor, contributing to positive customer experience.
- Coordinated communication between sales associates and customers for smooth operations.
- Demonstrated effective cash handling skills, especially during high-volume sale days.
- Monitored assets vigilantly, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Walmart
Longview
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted customers with inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained clean and organized sales floor to support efficient shopping.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
History -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX04.2019
Skills
- Student engagement
- Policy Development
- Classroom oversight
- Childhood development
- Behavior management
- Early childhood education
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Staff development
- Picking & packing
- Educational program evaluation
- Educational collaboration
- Customer service
- Customer inquiry handling
- Sales
- E-commerce
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory control
- Picking & packing
- Packing
- Cash handling
- POS
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Merchandising
- Retail sales
- Administrative operations
- Supervision experience
- Experience working with students
- First aid
- Childcare
- Children
- Educational collaboration
- Administrative operations
- Childcare
- Cash handling
- Children
- Experience working with students
- Supervision experience
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification, 01/28
- TABC Certification, 01/28
- First Aid Certification, 08/27
- CPR Certification, 08/27
Timeline
Kids Klub Support Leadership
College Station ISD
08.2025 - Current
Owner
Ends N Odds Thrift
12.2024 - Current
SDC Morning Activity Lead
College Station ISD
02.2021 - 07.2025
Kids Klub Supervisor
College Station ISD
01.2021 - 08.2025
Kids Klub/SDC Counselor
College Station ISD
08.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
Dillard's, Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
Tutor
Kilgore College
02.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Associate/Cashier
Walmart
11.2017 - 02.2018
History -
Kilgore College