Nathanael Sterling has extensive experience in education and tutoring. He received a BA in English with a minor in religious studies from Hampden-Sydney College, where he held leadership roles and honors. His experience includes teaching English in Japan, tutoring K-12 students, assisting teachers, organizing camps and activities, writing for the college newspaper, and curating museum exhibits. He aims to guide students through engaged instruction and leadership.
Nathanael D. Sterling Resume Highlighting English Teaching Experience in Japan
1. Mr. Nathanael D. Sterling
sterlingn8@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Religious Studies
Accumulative GPA: 3.365/4.0
Campus Leadership:
Cecil Richard Bowman Museum Award Spring 2014
Good Man Plan Discussion Leader Spring 2014
President of the Student Museum Board, Hampden-Sydney College Fall 2013—Present
Vice President of Future Educators, Hampden-Sydney College Fall 2013—Present
Staff Writer for Newspaper, Hampden-Sydney College Fall 2012—Present
Member of Jongleurs an Acting Club, Hampden-Sydney College Fall 2011—Present
Honors:
Museum Exhibit, Jongleurs and a History of Theater at Hampden-Sydney Spring 2014
Phi Beta Kappa, Student Research Poster Session Spring 2014
Sigma Tau Delta, International Honorary Society in English Spring2013—Present
Dean’s List, Hampden-Sydney College Spring 2012 & 2013
Honors Program, Cincinnati College Fall 2010-2011
EXPERIENCE:
AEON Corporation, Tokyo, Japan Fall 2015—Present
• Teach between 25 to 30 English classes a week
• Educate children as young as 5 years old and as old
as retired elderly people
• Engage with students in beginner level classes and higher
level discussion classes
2. • Advise students on their performance and
work with them to formulate a plan to meet their goals
• Goals include getting a certain score on the TOEIC,
TOEFL, or EIKEN tests, or simply to increase English
language fluency
Paraprofessional Human Resources, Roberts Academy, Cinci., OH Fall 2014—Spring 2015
• Assist teachers in the instruction of thirty 8th
Graders
• Reprimand students who are disrespectful to fellow students,
the teacher, or school property
• Lead small groups learning groups further reading and
math comprehension.
• Instructed English language learners in Eighth and Fourth Grade
Activities Beyond the Classroom at Roberts Academy, Cinci., OH Fall 2014—Spring 2015
• Organize and collaborate week-to-week schedule
• Release students to parents/guardians
• Input data pertaining to students and persons authorized to pick up students
English Grammar and Writing Instructor Summer 2014
• Organize a syllabus complete with due-dates and class rules
• Teach lessons efficiently and effectively
• Dedicate time to proofreading and editing student’s work
Mason Recreation Center Counselor, Mason, OH Spring 2014
• Manage groups of 10 to 30 children ages 10 to 14 years old
• Teach and implement fundamental rules for camper expectations
• Guide and lead children
America Reads Tutor for Prince Edward School District, Farmville, VA Spring 2014
• Teach students from 1st
, 2nd
, and 4th
grade how to read
3. • Observe teaching techniques and manage small-group learning
Curator’s Assistant, Atkinson Museum, Hampden-Sydney, VA Fall 2011-Spring 2014
• Create exhibits, research historical events and people
• Give tours to groups people between 15 and 60 years of age
• Group tours can be as big as 20 or more people
Big Sibling for Prince Edward School District, Farmville, VA Spring 2012-Spring 2013
• Meet with mentee once a week
• Provide academic assistance in English and Mathematics
Desk Assistant, Fuqua Technology Center, Hampden-Sydney, VA Fall 2012-Spring 2014
• Assist students and professors with any computer issues
• Create pdf files for professors
• Manage Fuqua Technology equipment
Hampden-Sydney Newspaper Staff Writer, Hampden-Sydney, VA Fall 2012-Spring 2014
• Write an article biweekly
• Submit and collaborate with others on ideas for future editions
YMCA Camp Counselor, Lebanon, OH Summer 2013
• Manage groups of 10 to 30 children ages 10 to 14 years old
• Teach and implement fundamental rules for camper expectations
• Lead and guide children through good judgment and careful instruction
Mentor, Teen Ministry, International Church of Christ, Cincinnati, OH Summer 2013
• Meet with three high school students once a week
• Redirect the focus of these students.
• Work through psychological issues.
Assistant for Athletes in Action Special Needs Basketball Team, Springdale, OH Fall 2009
4. • Coach players through various drills to help their performance
• Bring an enthusiastic and caring attitude to practices
Camp Counselor, Camps Explorer & Discovery Summer 2008-2013
• Keep tract of a group of 10 to 15 campers from the age of 10 to 17 years
• Teach and implement fundamental rules for camper expectations
• Assist children through guidance and leadership