Nathan Burns-Sprung

Nathan burns-sprung

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location of Nathan Burns-SprungSanta Barbara, California, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educator with art and makerspace experience, as well as Science, English, Special Education and Outdoor education, Bicycle education and advocacy

  • Education

    • The university of kansas

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      Post-graduate coursework and research special education and teaching
    • The university of kansas

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      Bachelor of arts - ba english language and literature, general
    • Washburn university

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      Teacher certification language arts 6-12
  • Experience

    • H. roe bartle scout reservation

      Jun 2002 - Jul 2003
      Cope instructor
    • Henry's coffeeshop

      Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
      Barista

      Provided excellent customer service in a high pressure coffeeshopHandmade to-order coffee and espresso drinks

    • Usd 322 west kingman county public schools

      Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
      Secondary english teacher

      Taught 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade English Language Arts, Speech, Debate, and ForensicsDirected the School Play

    • Bridge builders llc

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2017
      Personal care assistant and mentor

      Coordinated care of adult with developmental disabilities, including personal care, managing medications, budgeting, bill paying and financial planning, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regiment, recreation and social coaching

    • Usd 497 lawrence public schools

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
      Special education paraeducator

      Provided one-on-one academic support in science and math for students in 9-10th grades

    • Topeka public schools

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2017
      Special educator

      Managed a caseload of 14-17 special education students, coordinating services and specialized instruction based on student needWrote Individualized Education Plans with input from administrators, classroom teachers, parents, and other educational professionals according to strict legal guidelines Co-taught 9th and 11th grade English Language Arts, developing and adapting curriculumCollaborated with a district team on evaluating mathematics curriculum for accessibility and alignment with district standardsServed as a member of the technology implementation committee, developing technological solutions, troubleshooting Google Apps and other software, lead teams of teachers and administrators in technology trainingCompleted online curriculum training for computer based credit recovery classes Show less

    • Lawrence public library

      Jun 2016 - May 2017
      Youth services assistant

      Assisted children and families with accessing library resourcesProvided excellent readers' advisory, helping youth find books and materials that matched their interests and reading levelPresented weekly family storytimes, integrating early literacy education, music, and movement activities Collaborated with a team on developing family and all ages programming, including Harry Potter Night events, Lego Club, etc. Implemented Summer Lunch at the Library, assisting with the coordination of the delivery of hundreds of lunches a day Show less

    • Naturalists at large

      Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
      Naturalist

      Nature hikes, team building, site-specific biology and ecology lessons, high and low ropes elements, and promoting environmental stewardshipDeveloped curriculum

    • Goleta union school district

      Nov 2017 - May 2018
      Instructional assistant

      Provided one-on-one instruction to students with special needs in grades K-6Observed and documented student behavior in accordance with behavior planProvided additional support to students with special needs in mainstream classes

    • Via services

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Program associate

      Led arts and crafts activities for groups of 20-30 individuals with high-need disabilitiesFostered a welcoming and fun camp atmosphere for adults and childrenOccasionally provided hands-on assistance with bathing, toileting, and personal care for individuals while at camp

    • Moxi, the wolf museum of exploration + innovation

      Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
      Museum educator

      Facilitating guest interaction with science exhibits, Delivering engineering exploration curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Assisting with makerspace activities, Representing the museum at outreach events, Supervising and assisting with training associates in guest interactions

    • Hope school district

      Oct 2019 - Aug 2022
      Science technician

      Interpret lesson plans and prepare materials for science lessons and lab experiments, Provide curricular support to teachers in grades K-6, Supervise and manage laboratory equipment, Coordinate delivery of materials for hands-on science activities.

    • Nathan's school

      Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
      Pod school teacher

      During the pandemic, I delivered school-provided curriculum for two kindergarten students at their home, as well as facilitating play, exploration, and field trips; and preparing lunch and snacks every day.

    • Hope elem school district

      Aug 2020 - now
      Steam educator
    • Move santa barbara county

      Jul 2022 - now
      Education and encouragement coordinator

      Teach children safe pedestrian and bicycle skills, coordinate with elementary schools and local agencies to address barriers to safe walking and biking routes to school, with the goal of increasing the number of students walking and biking to school.

  • Licenses & Certifications