Abigail Minor
Site Coordinator at BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF EL PASO- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)
National Association for InterpretationJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart AssociationAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid
NOLS Wilderness MedicineOct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Education: Professional Educator Certificate
Illinois State Board of Education
Experience
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF EL PASO
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Site Coordinator
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Jul 2020 - Present
-Oversee a 21st Century Community Learning Centers/Texas ACE after school program for students in grades 6-8 -Manage a team of 5 staff, providing training, formal observations, and evaluations -Create bilingual (English and Spanish) recruitment materials such as flyers and social media posts. Increased program enrollment by 370% from 2020-2021 -Maintain budget, attendance records, roster and parent communication log, incident reports, and other documentation -Communicate with parents via phone, e-mail, and Remind in English and Spanish -Collaborate with school-day faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure program success Show less
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Educator
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
-Teach a wide variety of educational programs to diverse groups of students and the public both on-site and off-site -Research trivia for Amaze Your Brain At Home programming during Covid-19 closure -Participate in professional development to improve educational content and guest engagement -Provide courteous and efficient customer service to guests and employ problem resolution techniques -Refer questions or policy exceptions to other museum staff as needed -Monitor for occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and implement safety practices -Uphold and teach safe and effective use and maintenance of tools and equipment, including signing in and out equipment according to procedure -Establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public -Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives -Communicate policies, regulations, procedures, and information to a wide audience, including children and English language learners -Frequently use Microsoft Office, Outlook, Box, and Paycom Show less
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Early Childhood Educator & Spanish Teacher
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
-Designed and implemented educational curriculum for children ages 2-6 at the first licensed nature school in north Texas, which closed unexpectedly in February 2020 -Taught locally and seasonally relevant Environmental Education lessons and activities (Jan-May 2019) -Created and executed immersive Spanish language curriculum for 1st-3rd grade students, utilizing music, storytelling, drama, art, and games -Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum across specialties (Environmental Education, Art, Music, and Movement) -Supported Blackland Prairie restoration by identifying native species -Modeled and encouraged conservation behaviors such as creating a classroom recycling program and removing litter from prairie -Ensured the safety of children under my care at all times -Maintained clean, safe, and organized spaces and facilities -Read, understood, interpreted, and ensured compliance with state licensing protocol -Inspected and maintained facilities, grounds, equipment, and systems -Wrote weekly newsletters -Maintained appropriate records and filing systems -Handled oral and written communication with families, including implementing standards for preparing business correspondence and utilizing business English, spelling, and grammar -Purchased materials as needed -Used sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations -Analyzed issues, evaluated alternatives, and made logical recommendations based on findings to address issues and improve services, procedures, policies, and methods -Incorporated changes and improvements -Communicated policies, regulations, procedures, and information to students, families, and assistant teacher -Maintained complete and accurate records -Assessed and prioritized multiple tasks, projects and demands -Developed special programs with other staff, such as seasonal festivals attended by approx. 80 -Frequently used Google suite of office software, including Docs and Sheets, and iNaturalist Show less
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National Audubon Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Mackenzie Fellow
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May 2018 - Dec 2018
Selected for the Mackenzie Fellowship, an outdoor leadership opportunity to grow the Audubon Conservation Treks program, which offers camping expeditions for Title I high school students Treks Responsibilities -Guided a total of 63 students on 5 Treks, totaling 486 hours of contact time -Evaluated activities by giving participant surveys. 100% of student surveys show growth in environmental awareness, sensitivity, leadership, and teamwork. -Implemented conservation actions in collaboration with TPWD staff, including planting trees, clearing brush, river cleanup, nesting bird counts, and erosion control -Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities (i.e. birding, astronomy, fire-building) -Upheld and taught safe use of equipment, including tents, camping stoves, and propane -Prepared recurring program reports for formal program evaluation to show that grant requirements were met -Organized gear, created inventory, and cleaned and/or repaired gear -Frequently drove program participants in a 16-passenger van with trailer -Created records and filing systems Outreach and Recruitment Responsibilities -Represented Audubon to 31,500 members of the public at outreach events -Built relationships with 31 new schools, a 400% increase -Collaborated with UNT Wipro Teaching Fellows to design TEKS-aligned programming for TRAC. Presented our results at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching held by the Science Teachers Association of Texas (2018) -Designed program marketing materials in English and Spanish -Facilitated informational meetings, including creating PowerPoint presentations -Marketed the Mackenzie Fellowship program to community colleges, universities and Treks alumni On-Site Support Responsibilities -Taught TEKS-aligned Eco-Investigations to school groups of all ages, featuring guided hikes, pond investigations, and animal encounters -Frequently used Outlook, Google, Okta, and Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Show less
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University Primary School
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China
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Higher Education
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Co Teacher
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Feb 2015 - May 2018
2015-2017: Preschool2017-2018: 2nd and 3rd grade-Collaborated with classroom co-teachers to design and execute lesson plans for each semester’s project (Examples include Music, Animals, Patterns in Gardening) -Led a study group of 4-7 children conducting research on specific areas of the larger project (Examples from above projects include Sound Gardens, Habitats, Pollinators) -Interpreted for Spanish-speaking children as needed -Prepared and presented portfolios for students to document learning-Developed special biannual programs with other staff to showcase student work to families, scholars, and the public-Attended parent-teacher conferences and maintained positive and appropriate relationships with colleagues, administrators, and families-Maintained safe environment and documented injuries Show less
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After School Program Director
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
-Created after school recreation program for children ages 4-9 incorporating diverse areas of interest including sports, arts and crafts, dramatic play, and nature-Planned, coordinated and implemented activities for recreation programs for participants-Trained and supervised regular undergraduate volunteers (approximately 10 per semester)-Assigned, instructed, guided and checked work-Appraised volunteer performance in mid-semester evaluations-Enforced rules and work behavior standards firmly and impartially-Counseled, motivated and maintained harmony-Effectively managed volunteers and delegated tasks-Advised volunteers on projects for program improvement-Programmed and scheduled space availability for activities-Developed rules for games, sports and events-Designed activities for targeted groups (i.e. dance, arts and crafts, games, and special events)-Resolved participant complaints-Prepared purchase requisitions-Oversaw billing for program administration-Recorded attendance and documented injuries and incidents-Maintained records and performed other administrative tasks as needed Show less
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Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tour Guide
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
Spent 2 seasons at Curtis Orchard (2014 and 2016) -Led tours to groups (up to 85) from schools at busy agritourism destination. Tour programs focus on pollination, bees, honey, apple processing and cider making -Prepared materials for tour programs -Cross-trained as cashier, in bakery and in apple processing shed -Monitored inventory of baked goods -Safely operated industrial tools and equipment -Monitored for occupational and environmental safety hazards -Followed all health and safety protocol according to Illinois food handling regulation -Provided efficient and courteous customer service -Handled cash and credit card transactions efficiently -Opened and closed store and performed some custodial duties as needed, including restocking restrooms, removing garbage, and cleaning store -Frequently utilized WhenToWork software Show less
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Westcoast Connection
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trip Leader
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Spent 2 summers (2012 and 2014) -Facilitated Spanish language and culture experiences for 80 high school students on a three-week pre-college enrichment program in Barcelona; coordinated service opportunity for students with a youth program at a local community center (2012) -Led 22 high school students on 4-week community service/adventure trip in Peru (2014) -Wrote bilingual (Spanish/English) trip blogs -Handled and interpreted students' healthcare visits -Read, understood, interpreted, and ensured compliance with policies, rules, and regulations for safe and appropriate participation in international programs -Communicated policies, rules, and regulations to program participants -Upheld policies firmly and impartially -Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives -Established and maintain positive and appropriate working relationships with colleagues, program participants, vendors, and the communities we visited Show less
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Don Lee Center
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Educator/Challenge Course Facilitator
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Feb 2014 - May 2014
Spent 2 seasons at the Don Lee Center (Fall 2012 and Spring 2014) -Taught a wide variety of educational courses at residential nature center on the coast to school groups from across the state. Courses include topics in environmental science, geography, social studies, and local history. -Led recreation activities for youth and adults (fishing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, sailing, swimming, team-building, astronomy, campfire stories) -Facilitated low ropes challenge course for team building programs (youth and adults) -Supported ongoing maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment, including cleaning all equipment after each use, properly storing it, and repairing as needed -Safely used equipment and tools, including driving tractor with trailer, sailing boats, driving 16-passenger van, and cutting firewood and clearing trails using maul -Effectively communicated rules and safety procedures to participants Show less
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Urbana School District #116
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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After School Recreation Leader
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Aug 2009 - May 2012
-Planned and facilitated activities for 100 students grades K-5, including craft, active/outdoor games, and projects -Effectively communicated rules, regulations, and instructions with students in English and Spanish -Interpreted for site coordinator in communication with Spanish-speaking parents -Coordinated with team of other recreation leaders in activity planning -Completed daily reports documenting activities, injuries, and incidents -Analyzed issues and made logical recommendations based on findings to improve services, procedures, policies, and methods -Used sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2017
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master's degree, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies -
2008 - 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Teaching of Spanish -
2011 - 2011
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Semester Exchange Student
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