Nate Giles
Arlington
Summary
Accomplished educator with over 10 years of experience in instructional assistance, program assistance, and substitute teaching. Arlington Public Schools, along with 12 years working with youth at the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation. Strong and capable leader of young people; able to be consistent with work performance; consummate team player who is always effective in accomplishing tasks; great communicator who can make difficult decisions with the information provided; always willing to go above and beyond without the need for recognition.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Assistant
Arlington Public schools
Arlington
01.2025 - Current
- Accompanied mainstreamed students to regular classrooms as assigned; provide individual assistance.
- Assisted teacher in maintaining students’ behavior, safety, dispute resolution and disciplinary action.
- Set up work areas and prepared areas for reading, crafts, and other activities; set up exhibits, displays, collections and bulletin boards.
- Assisted a certificated teacher in providing individual assistance to students in academic areas and worked with small groups of students to reinforce instruction provided by the teacher.
Pre-K Instructional Assistant
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
- Adapted lesson plan, teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with children and parents.
- Managed classroom activities including lessons, play while encouraging children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
- Adhere to health/safety, Maintain a clean and tidy classroom.
Instructional Assistant K-2
Ashlawn Elementary School
Arlington
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Assist a certificated teacher by providing individual assistance to students in academic areas; work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction provided by the teacher.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans, attending professional development training, grading papers, taking attendance, filling paper, operating computers, and supply inventory.
- Assisted teacher in maintaining students’ behavior, safety, dispute resolution and disciplinary action.
- Interacted with students, provided care, communicated with parents and teacher.
Kindergarten Assistant
Long Branch Elementary School
Arlington
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist a certificated teacher by providing individual assistance to students in academic areas; work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction provided by the teacher.
- Assist teacher in creating lesson plans, attend professional development training.
- Assist teacher in grading assignments, making copies, taking attendance, filling paper, operating computers, and take inventory of supplies.
- Assisted teacher in maintaining students’ behavior, safety, dispute resolution and disciplinary action.
- Interact with students, provide care, communicate with parents and teacher.
Special Education Instructional Assistant/Kindergarten
Barrett Elementary School
Arlington
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Fostered students with low academic skills in language, arts, and math.
- Focused strongly on classroom discipline while following structured program in a daily basis.
- Cultivated students with activities and development of small muscles and eye-hand coordination; lead activities designed to help students achieve motor control and body awareness.
- Maintain routine records related to student work and classroom activities, grade tests and check student test corrections.
- Performed general clerical duties related to classroom instruction and activities, such as typing, duplicating, filing, and taking attendance.
- Attended staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
- Performed first aid in emergency situations following established procedures.
- Ordered, set up and operated a variety of audio-visual equipment as required.
Assistant Director at Lubber Run Park
Arlington County, Parks, and Recreation
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Facilitated general supervision of students during after school program and provide guidance to volunteers/staff.
- Opened and secured facilities according to posted schedules and provided operational support.
- Prepared rooms for activities and monitored multiple events simultaneously.
- Assisted in monitoring registration desk activities, including checking patrons' identification cards, recording attendance, and issuing athletic recreational equipment.
- Monitored designated recreational area or recreational sports programs.
- Provided customer service maintaining spectator behavior implementing code of conduct guidance.
- Responded to incidents and resolved conflicts.
Facilities Assistant at Thomas Jefferson Community Center
Arlington County, Parks, and Recreation
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Answered phones and provided program information.
- Provided clerical service and assisted clients with membership pass and reinforced gym rules.
- Check room availability, step up tables and chairs, prepared volleyball, and basketball courts.
- Used recreational track for payments and other activities.
- Cleaned equipment rooms, repaired, and stocked items.
Education
Associate degree - Early Childhood Development
Nova
12.2027
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee High School
06.2006
Skills
- Caring
- Child Development
- Classroom assistance
- Special Education
- Creative
- Team player
- Interpersonal
- Organizational
- Management
- Problem solving
- Customer Service
- Training and development
- Conflict resolution
- Mediation and Negotiation
Timeline
Substitute Assistant
Arlington Public schools
01.2025 - Current
Pre-K Instructional Assistant
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2024
Instructional Assistant K-2
Ashlawn Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Assistant
Long Branch Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Special Education Instructional Assistant/Kindergarten
Barrett Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2017
Assistant Director at Lubber Run Park
Arlington County, Parks, and Recreation
09.2010 - 06.2015
Facilities Assistant at Thomas Jefferson Community Center
Arlington County, Parks, and Recreation
09.2008 - 10.2009
Associate degree - Early Childhood Development
Nova
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee High School