Resume for Nathaniel Johnson

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Nathaniel Johnson

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Objective:  Employment in the Outdoor Education Field with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Education:

2005-2007       Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

                                    MS Outdoor Education Administration (2 yrs). GPA- 4.0 (estimated)

            Completed:

Foundations in Outdoor Education

Challenge Course Programs and Management

Managing Land Outdoor Pursuits

Managing Water Outdoor Pursuits

            Expedition Management

Advanced Facilitation Strategies

Educational Research

Spanish 1001, Beginning Spanish

Group Leadership

Global Environmental Issues

Administration of Outdoor Education Programs and Services

Seminar in Outdoor Education Administration

Independent Study in Outdoor Education

Internship in Outdoor Education 

Fall 2002          James Cook University, Townsville Queensland, Australia

1997-2000       TC Williams High School, Alexandria, VA.  Advanced Diploma

Summer 1999 Governors German Academy.  Sweet Briar, VA.

Experience:

Fall 2006-Spring 2007: Georgia College & State University: Technical Cohort Assistant. Worked 20+hrs/week with faculty to teach technical skills classes in land pursuits, water pursuits, and challenge course activities. Oversaw the rations system to fill food requests for class trips. Ran skill development workshops on building alcohol stoves and making static climbing claws. Assisted Equipment and Facilities Coordinator with management of pro-deal equipment purchase program.

Summer 2006: Experiential Resources Incorporated: Intern. Worked 40+hrs/week on challenge course construction, inspection, and training. Learned relevant construction techniques and worked closely with small team of builders on diverse projects including high tree courses, pole elements, low elements, zip lines, tower structures, and steel and wood frame climbing walls. Assisted with several course inspections and staff trainings.

Fall 2005-Spring 2006: Georgia College & State University. Equipment and Facilities Coordinator at GC&SU Outdoor Education Center. Worked 20+hrs/week with faculty to manage equipment acquisition, inventory, check-out, maintenance and retirement. Oversaw basic maintenance of facilities and coordinated outside maintenance. Managed pro-deal equipment purchase program for eligible program members. Assisted in delivering group development programs for college and outside groups.

Summer 2005, Summer 2003: Johnson & Johnson Lawn Care Service. Founded and served over 35 clients in the DC area with a wide variety of gardening and landscaping needs.

Spring 2005: College of William and Mary. Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology; Winter Camping. Assisted instructors in week-long winter skills instruction in the Adirondacks.                      

Fall 2004- Spring 2005, Spring 2002, 2003: Alexandria City Public Schools. Alexandria, VA. Substitute Teacher. Taught a variety of subjects to grades K-12.

Spring 2004: College of William and Mary. Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology 130 and 131; Adventure Games I and II. Worked closely with instructor to teach team and confidence building activities, including high and low ropes elements.           

Professional Development:

Tree Climbing USA: Basic Tree Climbing Workshop- October 2006

Landmark Learning/Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace Master Educator- September 2006

Landmark Learning/SOLO: Wilderness First Responder- May, 2006

Red Cross: Wilderness First Aid- February, 2006

On Rope 1 Inc.: Basic Vertical Ropes Training- November, 2005

Landmark Learning: Cave Trip Leader Training- October, 2005

American Canoe Association: Coastal Kayak Workshop- October, 2005, April 2007

American Canoe Association: Open Canoe White-Water Workshop- September, 2005, April 2006,

September 2006, April 2007

American Canoe Association: Swift-water Rescue Workshop- September, 2005

American Canoe Association: Basic River Rescue Workshop- April 2006, September 2006, April 2007

 Other Skills and Hobbies:

Rock climbing

Bicycling, mountain and road

German, spoken and written- (College level)

Spanish, beginning and travelers

Art, especially ceramics and metal sculpture

Woodworking/Model construction    

References Available Upon Request