Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Nathaniel Powell

Ann Arbor

Summary

Dynamic professional in library and education sectors, skilled in developing and implementing training programs for teachers and students. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments and enhance digital literacy, ensuring students thrive in their academic pursuits.

Industrious and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an elementary school teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communicator. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in elementary school education and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Knowledgeable in elementary school education with a solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development. Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication. Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

34
years of professional experience
1
Certification
41
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor, MI

School Media Specialists/Teacher
08.2006 - 12.2026

Job overview

  • Curated books in print and eBook by authored by diverse authors that reflecting the diverse ethnic and cultural diversity of the students for leisure reading.
  • Purchased and managed digital resources
  • Curated in print and digital database resources to support the curriculum enhancing the students' learning experiences and access to non-fiction resources for research.
  • Collaborated with teachers and support staff to integrate technology and digital literacy into classroom instruction.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for teachers, staff, and students on the use of various databases systems and resources for academic research.
  • Managed the library budget ensuring that funds were spent wisely and in support of the goals and mission in alignment with the educational stated standards and goals.
  • Sponsored and advised student lead clubs to enhance students' high school experience giving them opportunities to enhance their leadership skills.
  • Taught students to locate and access information using the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress Systems, and the Gale, JSTOR, and other database catalogs.
  • Helped students understand how libraries organize resources and how to efficiently find materials they need.
  • Conducted Scholastic Book Fairs, book sales, and other school functions to raise money to support the operation of the library media center.

School District of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL

Mathematics Teacher
08.1992 - 06.1993

Job overview

  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
  • Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting collaboration and critical thinking.

School District of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL

Dean of Students
08.1992 - 06.1993

Education

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Ph.D. from Education Administration
06.1992 - 06.2003

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Master of Science from Library Science And Information Systems
08.2003 - 06.2026

University of Min
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
07.1988 - 06.1989

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Master of Science from Guidance And Counseling
06.1981 - 06.1984

North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Science from Economics
06-1968

University Overview

Professional Development: United States Air Force Military Science

  • Extracurricular Activities: Member of the marching and concert band.
  • Member of the Men's Glee Club
  • Vice President of Senior Class
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Member
  • Arnold Air Society Member

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI

Associate of Applied Science from Science
07.1970 - 06.1973

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Digital citizenship
  • Reference services
  • Collection development
  • Online research
  • Information literacy
  • Collaborative planning
  • Reading promotion
  • Library advocacy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Hardware installation
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Scheduling
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory control
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Project management
  • Shelf reading
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Library management systems
  • Records management
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Reference research
  • Recordkeeping
  • Content management
  • Vendor relations
  • Technical support
  • Community outreach
  • Interlibrary loan processes
  • Research support
  • Equipment configuration
  • Faculty training
  • Literacy development
  • Resource management
  • Database administration
  • Policy development
  • Analytical skills
  • Web content management
  • Cataloging reference books
  • Library instruction
  • Budget administration
  • Presentation development
  • Assisting faculty research
  • Copyright law
  • Reading groups
  • Supervise operations
  • Literacy outreach
  • Integrated library systems
  • Security surveillance
  • Information literacy instruction
  • Circulation oversight
  • Recording options
  • Establish budgets
  • Surveillance equipment
  • Staff supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking
  • Assessment strategies
  • Website maintenance

Certification

Elementary School teacher K-5 (6 through 8) in self contained class).

School Library Media Specialist/Teacher

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Interests

My interests and hobbies include

  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Participating in Tai Chi for overall physical and mental well-being.
  • Reading for pleasure
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination.
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
  • Practicing Martial Arts and have earned my orange belt
  • Sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail.
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives with the Boy Scout troop sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 423, Ann Arbor.
  • Practicing yoga earning my orange belt.
  • Mentoring, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
  • Participating in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles.
  • Volunteer for Food Gatherers advocating and working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food.
  • Bread Making

Timeline

School Media Specialists/Teacher

Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2006 - 12.2026

University of Michigan

Master of Science from Library Science And Information Systems
08.2003 - 06.2026

Mathematics Teacher

School District of Indian River County
08.1992 - 06.1993

Dean of Students

School District of Indian River County
08.1992 - 06.1993

University of Michigan

Ph.D. from Education Administration
06.1992 - 06.2003

University of Min

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
07.1988 - 06.1989

Northern Arizona University

Master of Science from Guidance And Counseling
06.1981 - 06.1984

North Central Michigan College

Associate of Applied Science from Science
07.1970 - 06.1973

North Carolina A&T State University

Bachelor of Science from Economics
Nathaniel Powell