Nick Reeder
240-643-4580 | nickreeeder@gmail.com | Silver Spring, MD | LinkedIn
Profile
Interdisciplinary educator and coach with a background in the humanities, music, and media studies. Specializes in student-centered, project-based teaching that supports diverse learners, including those with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Experienced in fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and meaningful engagement through real-world, inclusive learning experiences.
Skills
Project-Based Learning (PBL), Interdisciplinary Curriculum Design, Executive Function & ADHD Support, Digital Learning Tools, Google Classroom, Canvas, Mind Mapping, Outdoor & Experiential Education, Collaborative Assessment
Secondary Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher, JV Lacrosse Coach | Walt Whitman High School, MCPS | Bethesda, MD | Feb 2021 – Present
– Taught English, music, social science, and physical education in short- and long-term roles.
– Provided one-on-one and small-group academic support tailored to diverse learning needs.
– Created structured, respectful classrooms and built rapid rapport with students.
– Led athletic practices, mentored student-athletes, and coordinated with families and faculty.
– Ensured continuity by collaborating with full-time faculty and maintaining classroom routines.
Teacher, Outdoor Program Director, Dorm Parent | Squaw Valley Academy | Olympic Valley, CA
– Taught English and History to grades 9–12 in a boarding school setting.
– Led curriculum-integrated wilderness trips; advised students in academic and residential life.
– Coached skiing and soccer, supporting holistic student growth.
Youth Education & Counseling Experience
Counselor & Coach | Rite of Passage Residential Program for At-Risk Youth | Minden, NV
– Provided mentorship and structured support to adolescents in a residential educational setting.
– Led athletic and behavioral development programs focused on resilience and teamwork.
– Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to align academic and therapeutic goals.
University Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor | Towson University | Towson, MD | Sept 2017 – May 2018
– Taught courses in U.S. and global music traditions using multimedia and case study methods.
– Designed collaborative projects that integrated cultural and historical analysis.
– Participated in student advising and academic forums.
Lecturer, Writing Center Associate | Brown University | Providence, RI | 2009 – 2014
– Taught seminar: ‘Politics, Poetry, and Music’ using discussion-based pedagogy.
– Led undergraduate discussion sections in jazz and classical music.
– Developed and delivered digital scholarship workshops for students and faculty.
Education
Ph.D. in Musicology | Brown University | 2014
M.A. in Musicology | Brown University | 2008
B.A. in History and English/American Literature | Brown University
Certificate in Recording Arts and Technology | California Recording Institute
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