Nathaniel Westphal
Russellville
Summary
Dedicated learner and educator, determined to improve the educational experience of all, student and fellow teacher alike. A team player whose time in scouting has instilled the values of camaraderie, cheerfulness, and service in every action taken. Skilled in Academic research, program development, and learner engagement. Focused on ensuring students learn the material and the lessons the material can teach them about the world into which they are going to emerge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Arkansas Tech University
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Working with the head of the Graduate Program in the History Department
- Establishing a policy within the History Department regarding AI generative writing
- Help create a Student Handbook for the History Department Graduate Program
- Assisted in a hybrid online/in-person classroom to ease the difficulty of speaking to two audiences at once
- Assisted the professor’s students during office hours with issues like citations and understanding assignment parameters
- Managed tutor schedules and made changes as needed
- Provided Academic Coaching to students struggling with study habits, time management, and assignments
Intern
Student Conservation Association
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted the Head Curator with maintaining exhibits in a museum setting
- Researched to create new exhibits for the park museum
- Assisted in the running of conferences held on the premises
- Assisted in and play roles in living history presentations
- Provided information to guests regarding local history and park resources
- Provided interpretive programs and tours to guests
- Stood in for various positions, including blacksmith, candle maker, tour guide, and more
Substitute Teacher
Educational Staffing Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Interpretive Guide
Sam A. Baker State Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created educational and fun programs for guests
- Interacted with guests to educate and assist them regarding trails, ecology, geology, history, and many other subjects of question
- Led hikes and shared information about the area, its resources, and its history in the process
- Conducted research to determine the species, diet, and habitats of wild animals brought into the Visitors Center to care for them until they could be released properly
- Helped coordinate school groups in visiting the park and receiving an educational experience in the outdoors
Education
Master of Arts - History
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2022
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Administrative support
- Program development
- Academic presentations
- Living history education
- Event organization
- Academic research
Certification
- Praxis Social Studies 5581 Exam Passed, Educational Testing Service, 2025 January
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Intern
Student Conservation Association
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Assistant
Arkansas Tech University
01.2023 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
Educational Staffing Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
Interpretive Guide
Sam A. Baker State Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - History
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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