Neil Nathan builds capacity and improves instruction in high functioning and high needs schools across the country by training both teachers and teacher leaders, consulting principals, and designing and facilitating stimulating professional development.
Neil graced the cover of American Teacher Magazine for his stewardship of an Annenberg grant funded arts education program that married interdisciplinary Humanities planning with team teaching and teaching artists from such esteemed arts organizations as New York City Opera, Guggenheim Museum, and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Neil was Lead Mentor of Region 9 in New York City and designed and facilitated professional development for 40 master teachers/mentors while he mentored first year teaches in 15 varied schools. He was extensively trained by the nationally renowned experts at the University of California Santa Cruz’s New Teacher Induction program and presented at their National Conference on the topic of Mentoring Resistant Teachers.
Neil taught Global History, Economics, English, and Arts Appreciation for ten years in New York City before becoming a staff developer.
Description:
Brain Based Teaching Strategies That Work - This workshop is an exploration of cutting edge brain based instructional strategies. These strategies result in a more engaging classroom for all learners as they stimulate our students and push them to think critically. Participants will be familiarized with the latest Brain Based Research and will reflect on and share their own engaging instructional strategies as they align with this research. They will also explore the many ways these strategies can be implemented into their classrooms.
Engaging Students through Multiple Intelligences/Learning Styles - This workshop examines how to use this approach as an effective instructional strategy that turns your students into self-directed responsible learners. Participants begin by discovering their preferred learning style and how it impacts their teaching, and subsequently, student learning. They will share personal successes through a Give One Get One protocol and also explore new ways of incorporating student predilections and strengths into their lessons through differentiated and engaging strategies that meet the myriad learning styles in their classrooms. Much of the workshop is grounded in Howard Gardner’s research on Multiple Intelligences. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaboratively create a content specific, project oriented activity that addresses the various intelligences. Methods for assessing these eight intelligences will also be explored.
