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Nathen Powers

Summary

Certified elementary school teacher dedicated to delivering engaging lesson plans to diverse students. I am hardworking and eager to secure and maintain a full-time position in which I can become a part of a school community while making a difference in the lives of my students.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, First Grade

Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Implement positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Assess student progress regularly, providing constant feedback to parents and students

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade

Beecher Road School
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Held parent/teacher conferences, discussed/reviewed student academics including IEPs, 504 plans and accomodations

Student Teaching First Grade

Beecher Road School

Participated in teacher conferences, professional development, daily planning, lesson plans, forming and giving assessments.

Internship

Beecher Road School

Instructed different classes daily and experienced inner workings at school from general education to special education, lunch duties and emergency procedures.

Competitive Swim Coach

Woodbridge Aquatic Club
09.2014 - 08.2020
  • Mentored and coached swimmers aged 18 and younger

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing Minor

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
12.2019

Skills

  • Knowledge of Power Schools
  • SMART board knowledge
  • Self motivated and team oriented
  • Problem solving/critical thinking
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Assessment administration
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • IEP understanding

Certification

CT state certification as an elementary educator (305 certification) January 2024

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, First Grade

Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
01.2024 - 03.2024

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade

Beecher Road School
03.2023 - 06.2023

Competitive Swim Coach

Woodbridge Aquatic Club
09.2014 - 08.2020

Student Teaching First Grade

Beecher Road School

Internship

Beecher Road School

Master of Arts - Teaching

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing Minor

University of New Haven
Nathen Powers