Experience

Capital Area Regional Planning Commission

• United States
• Community Development and Urban Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WI Salt Wise Program Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WI Salt Wise Sustainability and Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2022



Middleton Cross Plains Area School District

• Science and Sustainability Educator

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2019

  Researched and developed place-based Environmental Science curricula that challenged students to analyze and question their participation within social-environmental systems; units included Energy and Climate Change, Waste and Recycling, Sustainable Food Systems, and Sense of Place. Supervised and mentored student teachers to design and implement processes to successfully meet their individual goals. Collaborated with science department colleagues to update and adapt Biology and Chemistry curricula to engage all students. Show less



DeForest Area School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Earth Science Educator

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  Utilized brain-based, constructivist learning principles, and excellent oral communication skills to assess student knowledge, strategize individual learning plans, motivate students and support their growth and development in Earth Science courses. Utilized brain-based, constructivist learning principles, and excellent oral communication skills to assess student knowledge, strategize individual learning plans, motivate students and support their growth and development in Earth Science courses.



NatureBridge

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Science Educator

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

  Designed and led customized programming to develop student connection to place and teach core concepts in courses ranging from ecology and geology to teambuilding and orienteering. Designed and led customized programming to develop student connection to place and teach core concepts in courses ranging from ecology and geology to teambuilding and orienteering.



Tomah High School

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in researching, developing, and implementing place-based environmental science curriculum. Creatively developed an interactive role-playing outreach event to demonstrate student knowledge around sand mining for natural gas fracking. Collaborated effectively with Chemistry colleague to track student progress and develop and adapt a master plan for the year. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in researching, developing, and implementing place-based environmental science curriculum. Creatively developed an interactive role-playing outreach event to demonstrate student knowledge around sand mining for natural gas fracking. Collaborated effectively with Chemistry colleague to track student progress and develop and adapt a master plan for the year.



Atlas Preparatory School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  emonstrated creativity in developing and implementing daily plans to educate students in Chemistry, Environmental Science, English 9, and Public Speaking classes. emonstrated creativity in developing and implementing daily plans to educate students in Chemistry, Environmental Science, English 9, and Public Speaking classes.



Cal-Wood Education Center

• Jamestown, CO

• Field Educator

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Led customized, multi-day environmental education programs. Developed student connection to place through observation and awareness activities. Taught core science and sustainability concepts through a variety of engaging hands-on lessons including fire ecology and forest management, geology, mountain weather, and orienteering. Facilitated a four-day service learning experience for over 50 volunteers ages 8-80+. Led customized, multi-day environmental education programs. Developed student connection to place through observation and awareness activities. Taught core science and sustainability concepts through a variety of engaging hands-on lessons including fire ecology and forest management, geology, mountain weather, and orienteering. Facilitated a four-day service learning experience for over 50 volunteers ages 8-80+.



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  Conducted research on agricultural phosphorus loss into surface waters through statistical analysis of 25-site years of water quality data. Presented findings through oral presentations, including the 2011 SSSA National Conference, and published work: ​Characterizing phosphorus dynamics in tile-drained agricultural fields of eastern Wisconsin ​in the Journal of Hydrology. Identified a need, developed, and implemented a new student orientation for incoming soil science graduate students. Conducted research on agricultural phosphorus loss into surface waters through statistical analysis of 25-site years of water quality data. Presented findings through oral presentations, including the 2011 SSSA National Conference, and published work: ​Characterizing phosphorus dynamics in tile-drained agricultural fields of eastern Wisconsin ​in the Journal of Hydrology. Identified a need, developed, and implemented a new student orientation for incoming soil science graduate students.



Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Naturalist

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Designed and facilitated outdoor education programming for students and families. Collaborated to both plan and lead a 10-day backpacking trip for middle school students. Designed and facilitated outdoor education programming for students and families. Collaborated to both plan and lead a 10-day backpacking trip for middle school students.



Instituto de Montaña

• Peru
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Field Instructor

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Worked effectively both independently and as a team member to design and provide excellent field- and dorm-based environmental education programs introducing sustainability principles to junior high students and empowering them to be agents of change. Worked effectively both independently and as a team member to design and provide excellent field- and dorm-based environmental education programs introducing sustainability principles to junior high students and empowering them to be agents of change.



Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Naturalist

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2008

  Promoted a culture of conservation by educating students about sustainability through classes exploring green buildings, climate change, ecology, and current and historical relationships between people and land resources. Guided multi-day wilderness backpacking and canoeing trips for teens and families managing all aspects of backcountry travel. Promoted a culture of conservation by educating students about sustainability through classes exploring green buildings, climate change, ecology, and current and historical relationships between people and land resources. Guided multi-day wilderness backpacking and canoeing trips for teens and families managing all aspects of backcountry travel.



St. Olaf College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemistry Tutor

  • Sep 2004 - May 2007

  Organized and presented information in classroom-style and one-on-one settings for introductory chemistry and organic chemistry students. Organized and presented information in classroom-style and one-on-one settings for introductory chemistry and organic chemistry students.