STEPHEN NELSON
(207) 745-3591│ Stephen.d.nelson99@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA Expected Graduation: May 2021
Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education
English Language Arts Concentration
GPA: 3.99/4.0
Dean’s List: 7/7 Semesters
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
8th Grade Field Experience Mar. 2021 - Present
New Brighton Middle School, New Brighton, PA
• Use direct instruction, independent work, and cooperative learning strategies to provide a
diversity of learning styles to students and maximize performance in the classroom
• Participate in staff, schoolwide program, and IEP meetings to establish greater connectivity
between coworkers in addressing reward systems, discipline, and classroom performance
• Adjust daily and weekly lesson plans to accommodate fluctuating circumstances due to Covid
absences, changes to the daily schedule, and unknown state testing timetables
7th/8th Grade Field Experience Jan. - Mar. 2021
Rochester Middle School, Rochester, PA
• Created writing unit for students to apply prior knowledge in spelling, grammar, and formatting
• Differentiated in-class work and assignments for students with IEPs such as SLDs, ADHD, and
autism in order to increase success with meeting Pennsylvania educational standards
• Managed classroom of 10-18 students to create an effective learning space for children
through a schoolwide rewards system and bonus points for exceptional classroom work
4th Grade Field Experience Sept. - Dec. 2020
Riverside Elementary School, Riverside, PA
• Designed lesson plans for fourth grade students in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and
Science to help improve their intellectual and interpersonal abilities
• Taught students in general education and Learning Support classrooms in whole-class, small
group, and individual settings
Teaching Assistant Jan. - May 2020
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
• Assisted the Humanities 303 Team in teaching and grading world history content for about 30
college students, including creating and grading quizzes and designing lessons
• Led online synchronous class biweekly due to Covid-19 to help students master course material
Substitute Teacher May 2019 - Mar. 2020
Orono Middle School, Orono, ME
• Taught lessons provided by absent teachers to middle school students to ensure continuity for
students in meeting the state educational standards
• Managed the classroom environment to establish a safe, orderly classroom for students
Teaching Aide Sept. 2015 - June 2017
Asa C. Adams Elementary School, Orono, ME
• Directed activities and developed lessons in ELA and Social Studies for fifth grade students
• Collaborated on classroom management and discipline strategies as part of the fifth-grade team
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Geneva College Tutor Sept. 2020 - Present
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
• Tutor five juniors and seniors in a required Political Science course at Geneva, resulting in the
advancement of two students from failing to passing grades by the end of the semester
• Meet with tutees both virtually and in-person to supplement coursework with discussions,
homework reviews, and test preparation
Assistant Track and Field Coach Jun. 2014 - Aug. 2019
Orono Parks and Recreation Department, Orono, ME
• Coached about 40 children (ages 6-15) through local summer USATF program to improve their
sprinting, jumping, and hurdling abilities for competitive track and field meets
Show Choir Founder/Director Jan. - Mar. 2017
Asa C. Adams Elementary School, Orono, ME
• Directed over 40 fourth and fifth grade participants in singing, dancing, and acting, which
culminated in a final, 10-minute performance
• Communicated with school administrators and parents to plan practice and show times
SKILLS
• Google Classroom Experience (Advanced)
• Google Suite Experience (Advanced)
• Zoom Experience (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Teams Experience (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite Experience (Intermediate)
• Schoology Experience (Beginner)
