Nick Mestad
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hello! I'm a passionate childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. I have a kind and compassionate approach and a career history serving individual families as well as classrooms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brooklyn Comedy Collective
09.2022 - Current
- Adapted intro and advanced sketch writing course materials according to individual student's comedic experience, proficiency, and growth.
- Fostered an environment conducive to constructive feedback and collaboration between teacher and students.
- Coached students in areas such as joke-writing, structure, and comedic POV.
- Motivated and encouraged creative risks, developing knowledge and confidence for the artistic process.
Teaching Assistant
Bank Street School For Children
10.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple classrooms.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of students.
- Designed and lead improv-based exercises for students to introduce and reinforce community-based thinking.
Head Teacher
Cinemakidz
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead diverse groups of students across various schools in creative filmmaking.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Tailored teaching approach to fit wide-ranging needs and learning styles of individual students.
Private Nanny
The Blanchard Family
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked one-on-one with 11-year-old playing, helping with homework, and taking on field trips.
- Cooked multi-course meals for family of four.
- Cleaned apartment routinely, ran errands, and provided general household help.
Head Counselor - Summer Camp
Bank Street Summer Camp
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Lead staff and campers through weekly curriculum of educational and recreational activity.
- Assessed individual needs of campers and developed personalized strategies for success.
- Facilitated communication between staff, campers, and familes to ensure efficiency.
After-School Enrichment Coordinator
St. Josaphat School
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Designed and oversaw after-school program consisting of mutiple classes from outside vendors and many students K-8.
- Consistently insured all needs were met before, during, and at pickup.
Teaching Assistant
St. Josaphat School
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Supported safe, fostering kindergarten classroom through one-on-one attention, group leadership, and helping with administrative needs.
- Facilitated art projects, music, theater, and other creative activities into lesson plans.
- Developed positive relationships with students through play and academic assistance.
Freelance Ideation
OKRP
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Conceived and developed creative materials for international brand.
- Adapted writing style according to the target audience and client's preferences.
- Diligently recorded ideas and concepts for presentation at pitch meetings.
- Collaborated with creative team leaders to facilitate evolution of brand voice and messaging across media formats.
Account Manager
Cars.com
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Consulted member car dealerships to maximize online marketability.
- Communicated extensively via phone/email with Sales Reps and Dealers.
- Prioritized multiple issues on a rolling basis throughout the day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Advertising
Winona State University
05-2009
Skills
- Caring child mentor
- Child supervision
- Activity planning
- Housekeeping
- Dependable
- Friendly
Timeline
Head Teacher
Cinemakidz
09.2024 - 08.2025
Private Nanny
The Blanchard Family
12.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
Brooklyn Comedy Collective
09.2022 - Current
Head Counselor - Summer Camp
Bank Street Summer Camp
06.2019 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Bank Street School For Children
10.2018 - Current
Freelance Ideation
OKRP
06.2018 - 07.2018
After-School Enrichment Coordinator
St. Josaphat School
01.2017 - 09.2018
Teaching Assistant
St. Josaphat School
09.2016 - 09.2018
Account Manager
Cars.com
11.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Advertising
Winona State University
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