Extensions Program Teacher

• 2014 - Present

Earth and Space Science Adjunct Instructor

• Apr 2009 - Jul 2015

Teach an on-line Earth Science course for 9th - 12th grade students and middle school science course Work on special projects including creating curriculum for the Aspire Project which allows students to meet academic competencies through rigorous, intensive projects. Teach an on-line Earth Science course for 9th - 12th grade students and middle school science course Work on special projects including creating curriculum for the Aspire Project which allows students to meet academic competencies through rigorous, intensive projects.

Adjunct Instructor

• Sep 2012 - May 2015

Teach two sections of Introduction to Afterschool Education on-line to undergraduates and professionals in the field of education. Teach two sections of Introduction to Afterschool Education on-line to undergraduates and professionals in the field of education.

Director of Afterschool Programs

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2014

Supervise and manage enrichment programming options for over 180 students a year. Programming includes over 50 afterschool club options a year in Science and Technology, Culinary and Life Skills, Performing and Visual Arts, Athletics, and Literacy and 7 weeks of summer programming Supervise over 25 different staff throughout the year Fundraise for and manage budget of $140,000, including writing grants and grant reports, raised over $335,000 in federal, state and foundation grants and private and business donations Work with board and community committees Show less

Instructor for Nature Journaling and Science Notebook Courses for Educators

• Apr 2006 - Jul 2012

I teach Nature Journaling, Nature Literacy, Science Notebooks, and Nature Drawing to Eduators through professional development courses. I have been teaching these for the past 6 years through The Learning Collaborative, The Nature Museum and as a private contractor. I teach Nature Journaling, Nature Literacy, Science Notebooks, and Nature Drawing to Eduators through professional development courses. I have been teaching these for the past 6 years through The Learning Collaborative, The Nature Museum and as a private contractor.

Director of Education

• Jun 2001 - Mar 2011

Directed all aspects of educational programming. Created and led public programs for all ages. Created, led and publicized residential nature writing and nature journaling teacher training seminars, course credit through Castleton College. Supervised multiple education, camp, and exhibit interns and two part-time staff. Interim Director: August 2008 - January 2009, Ran all aspects of the museum for 5 months including board relations, educational programming, member communications, annual fund drive, advertising, grants and administration. Show less

Assistant to Zoology Collections Manager and Museum Docent

• 1999 - 2001

Interpretive Ranger

• 2000 - 2000

Worked in four different visitor centers within the park and designed and presented interpretive programs. Worked in four different visitor centers within the park and designed and presented interpretive programs.

Outreach, trip leader, field teacher

• 1996 - 1999

Field Science Teacher: Conducted residential camping programs focusing on natural history and interpersonal skills. (5th-12th graders) Trained incoming staff in trip logistics, youth leadership, group development training and natural science curriculum. Worked with directors to design and improve curriculum. Wilderness Trip Leader: Led canoe trips from 1-7 weeks on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in Maine and in the Mistassini region of Quebec (13-17 yr old and Elderhostel). Led snowshoe and cross-country ski trips for Maine Coast Semester, a semester school for high school students. Implemented training programs for trip leaders; group development, logistics and emotional needs of students Outreach Presenter: Presented natural history lessons in classrooms throughout Maine using live animals as teaching tools. (Pre K- adult) Trained incoming staff. Show less

Naturalist Intern

• 1995 - 1996