Nathaniel Wood
Portland
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in education. Expertise in behavior management and relationship building, contributing to a positive classroom culture that supports student success and engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
South Portland School District
South Portland, ME
10.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive and diverse classrooms.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Camp Counselor
YMCA
Hampden, ME
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of campers.
- Developed and implemented diverse recreational programs fostering teamwork and creativity.
- Trained and mentored junior counselors on best practices for camper care and activity facilitation.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive environments accommodating various needs of campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Substitute Teacher
Hermon School District
Hermon
10.2022 - 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.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05-2027
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Behavior modeling
- Group and individual instruction
- Special education
- Multi-subject instruction
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
South Portland School District
10.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
YMCA
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Hermon School District
10.2022 - Current
Elementary Education
University of Southern Maine