Nathanael van der Veen
Seattle,WA
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in physical education and health classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher Intern
Mercer Island High School
2023.01 - Current
- Facilitated large group activities with over 35 students, and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures, and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
Substitute Teacher
Mercer Island School District
2023.01 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Cook/Delivery Driver
Pagliacci Pizza
2019.07 - 2023.01
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Completed over 700 deliveries without any complaints, wrong or missing items.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
Trainer
Axtion Club
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Evaluated performance of program participants and instructed proper techniques to assist with skill development.
- Monitored guest and participant behavior and enforced rules, regulations and safety precautions at boxing facility.
- Coordinated training and instruction of participants in basic boxing techniques and physical training regimens.
- Created varied and differentiated lesson plans for up to 25 members in group boxing classes.
Volunteer Firefighter
King County Fire District 20
2017.08 - 2018.01
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Education
Master In Teaching - Health And Fitness
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA06.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - Photo/media
University of Washington
Seattle Wa12.2020
Skills
Teaching Skills
- Physical and endurance training
- Team building
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavioral modeling
- Group Instruction
Sports Competition Experience
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Gymnastics
- Dive
- Baseball
- Boxing
Certification
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 Certification
- Hazardous Materials: Operations Level Certification
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Student Teacher Intern
Mercer Island High School
2023.01 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Mercer Island School District
2023.01 - Current
Trainer
Axtion Club
2022.05 - 2022.09
Cook/Delivery Driver
Pagliacci Pizza
2019.07 - 2023.01
Volunteer Firefighter
King County Fire District 20
2017.08 - 2018.01
Master In Teaching - Health And Fitness
Northwest University
Bachelor Of Arts - Photo/media
University of Washington
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 Certification
- Hazardous Materials: Operations Level Certification
- First Aid & CPR
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