About Nathan
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Nathan is a community educator, artist, musician, and serial new hobby adoptor. He has worked in various fields of art, education, community art & engagement in Baltimore. Nathan earned his BFA in glass in 2009, and in 2022 went on to earn his Masters of Education in Community Based Education & Leadership from Stevenson University, with honors. Nathan is low-vision, with retinopathy of prematurity, but he never lets this limit his goals and aspirations. He enjoys creating with glass, inks, watercolor, digital design, and so much more. He likes to get things done, working with others to teach and lead in new skills. Nathan lives in Baltimore with his amazing family and many pets.
Resume & Experience
443.904.7072 - Baltimore, MD. 21218 - npaluzzi@gmail.com
Programming, Education, Community, Arts & DEI Specialist
Passionate and driven with a commitment to the achievement of all communities and learners through the intentional design of data-informed programming and thoughtful, inclusive & innovative instruction and training for professionals and communities alike.
Over 11 years experience in direct teaching and curriculum design in school and Out of School Time (OST) programming for youth and adults
6 years experience in program management and design for youth and adults
5 years experience in equity and inclusion training/implementation in programming for adults and youth
2 years experience in restorative practices facilitation for youth
Core Competencies
Leadership & Collaboration
Communication & Critical Thinking
Adaptability & Patience
Equity & Inclusion
Focus & Future Thinking
Education
Stevenson University (Baltimore, MD)
Expected Graduation - August 2022
M.Ed: Community Based Education & Leadership.
Temple University – Tyler School of Art (Philadelphia, PA)
May 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Concentration in Glass
Professional Skills
Equity & Inclusion training, Curriculum and lesson design/training
College & Career Readiness training, Program Design
Event Planning, Partnership Building, Community Interfacing
IEP/504 Plan Interpretation & Implementation
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word & Excel
Project Management Software - Microsoft Project, Trello & Asana
Virtual Communication Software - Zoom, Cisco WebEx & Google Meet
Google Work Suite - Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides
Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom & Acrobat
Creative Skills
Proficient in multiple artistic media including but not limited to:
Glass - Photography - Drawing & Painting Illustration - Murals - Ceramics - Digital Art, and Graphic Design
Out of School Time & Community
Baltimore Youth Arts (Baltimore, MD)
Winter 2020-Present
Studio Apprentice Program Manager
Community Art Collaborative, Maryland Institute College of Art
(Baltimore, MD)
Winter 2018-Winter 2020
Program Assistant
901 Arts/ Americorps/ Community Art Collaborative, Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore, MD)
Fall 2015-Fall 2019
Program Coordinator
Arts Instructor
AmeriCorps Community Arts Collaborative Cohort member
Parks & People/Concepts by Cash - Curriculum Development & Standards Implementation, (Baltimore, MD)
Spring 2015 - 2017
Develop and implement Maryland Arts Standards into course curriculums for teacher's courses for SuperKids Camp hosted by Parks & People.
Child First/ Concepts by Cash - After School Program. (Baltimore, MD)
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Artist in Residence as a classroom instructor in visual art-based, self-developed curriculum for grades K-2
School 33 Art Center- Bright StARTS/ After School Program. (Baltimore, MD)
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Artist in Residence as a classroom instructor in visual art-based, self-developed curriculum for grades K-2
School-Day Education
Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School (Baltimore, MD)
2012-2013
Full-Time Visual Arts Teacher Grades 9-12
Instructor for weekly after school Art Club
Fallstaff Elementary/ Middle School (Baltimore, MD)
2011-2012
Full-Time Visual Arts Teacher Grades Pre K- 8
Instructor for weekly after school Ceramics Club
Instructor for weekly after school Art Club
Instructor for a special unit of study based on graphic novels, storyboarding and comic book creation organized and made possible by CHAI and The Lion of Judah Women’s Group featuring guest graphic novelist Jonathan Scott Fuqua
Co-Instructor for weekly after school Student Rock Band
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Related Experience
Ramapo for Children (Baltimore, MD)
Spring 2017-Present
Workshop Facilitator
School Site Coach
Maryland Out of School Time Conference 2017 (Ellicott City, MD)
Winter 2017
Presenter and panel member in Inclusion focused workshop for educators and administrators at 7th annual statewide conference
E-Portfolio
In his journey as a teacher, Nathan is first and foremost, a learner. Here you can find works that illustrate his academic journey and understanding of community engagement while completing his Masters in Education: Community Based Education & Leadership degree with Stevenson University.
Within this E-Portfolio, you will find artifacts that demonstrate proficiency in the outcomes of the CBEL program.
CBEL Program Outcomes
Analyze formal, informal, and non-formal theories and frameworks of education.
Examine the developmental and cognitive characteristics of learners through the life span.
Explore sociological and cultural influences on communities, organizations, and groups.
Create, implement, and assess community-based educational programs.
Design engaging and innovative learning experiences that foster the critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills of learners.
Synthesize multiple sources of evidence to make decisions.
Use multiple modes of communication to advocate for community-based education.
Create management and strategic plans for the sustainability of community-based educational organizations.
Foster collaboration among educational institutions, public, private and non-profit agencies, and other community stakeholders.