Nathan Patrick Nelson
Cleveland,OH
Summary
I am an educator driven by a mission to provide the education that all young people deserve. I believe in an education that reaches the whole student and shapes young people to have authority over their destinies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Language Arts and Homeroom Teacher
GESU Catholic School
08.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers to map curriculum to meet school-wide achievement goals
- Implemented Core Knowledge Language Arts/Amplify Curriculum across grade-level classes
- Differentiated instruction between IEP students, grade-level students, and advanced students in ability-grouped and unified classroom settings.
- Taught 75 5th-grade students in Reading and English classes.
- Managed the performing arts season for the 4th-8th grade performance calendar.
Instructor and Program Manager, Performing Arts
American Academy Charter School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed a full year of lessons based on Core Knowledge Curriculum system for kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Taught lessons in composition, performance and drama to all grade levels. Lessons included teaching ukulele, recorder, violin, and piano.
- Curated a performance season including 2 musicals and a play.
- Directed budget and resource management for the performing arts season including management and hiring of personell
- 2023 Apple Award Nominee
Student Teaching
Lewis And Clark High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks in accordance with Washington State and National standards.
Educator Assistant
Readers/Writers Workshop
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked with the implementation of the Readers/Writers Workshop model at Garry Middle School with the Gonzaga Field Experience Program.
- The model was developed by Columbia University, and supervised by Julia Rendall.
Director of Education
The Modern Theatre Spokane and CDA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented curriculum for 5 classes on acting, musical theatre, lighting design, stage management, and youth acting.
Education
MFA - Acting
The New School
New York, New York05.2021
BA - Theatre And Education
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA2018
Skills
- Performing Arts Curriculum Design
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Piano Accompaniment and sight reading
- Linklater Voice Technique
Certification
- Ohio 2 Year Resident Educator Multi Age (P-12) License. Endorsement: Drama/Theatre
- Colorado Initial Teacher License (K-12) Endorsement in Drama
Timeline
5th Grade Language Arts and Homeroom Teacher
GESU Catholic School
08.2023 - Current
Instructor and Program Manager, Performing Arts
American Academy Charter School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Student Teaching
Lewis And Clark High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Educator Assistant
Readers/Writers Workshop
10.2015 - 01.2016
Director of Education
The Modern Theatre Spokane and CDA
01.2014 - 01.2016
MFA - Acting
The New School
BA - Theatre And Education
Gonzaga University
- Ohio 2 Year Resident Educator Multi Age (P-12) License. Endorsement: Drama/Theatre
- Colorado Initial Teacher License (K-12) Endorsement in Drama
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