Education Associate

• Dec 2021 - Present

- Promoted to Education Associate in December 2021 to reflect growing proficiencies and increased responsibility - Principal Investigator (PI) for "Eclipse Ambassadors off the Paths", funded by NASA's Science Mission Directorate

Education Coordinator II

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

· Design, coordinate, and facilitate in-person and digital professional development for informal educators for NASA (NASA@ My Library), NSF (STAR Net and Project BUILD), and IMLS (Partners for Middle School STEM) grants. · Create, modify, and curate high-quality STEM-related hands-on activities and other learning resources · Develop, coordinate, and facilitate hands-on space science and engineering workshops for upwards of 80 informal educators · Developed, coordinated, and facilitated a successful 14-part webinar series in 2018, reaching over 3,000 informal educators through live and recorded views. · Coach informal educators in promoting, developing, and facilitating science- and technology-related learning experiences for learners of all ages · Script, film, and edit educational how-to videos to support hands-on STEM activities· Engage with external organizations and internal NCIL staff to coordinate logistics, presentations, and/or other support. · Support the Professional Development Manager with project coordination responsibilities

Education Coordinator

• May 2017 - Oct 2018

Content Editor

• Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

Worked for an e-publishing company to edit K-12 STEM-based lesson plans. Worked for an e-publishing company to edit K-12 STEM-based lesson plans.

Program Facilitator

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

• Led 3-hour snowshoeing and hiking field trips for all K-8th students of the Durango 9R School District • Created curriculum for and taught full moon hikes, adult workshops, and after-school programs • Coordinated pool of volunteers, interns, and Senior Naturalists • Manged DNS Facebook page • Wrote, revised, and edited 100+ page training manual • Led 3-hour snowshoeing and hiking field trips for all K-8th students of the Durango 9R School District • Created curriculum for and taught full moon hikes, adult workshops, and after-school programs • Coordinated pool of volunteers, interns, and Senior Naturalists • Manged DNS Facebook page • Wrote, revised, and edited 100+ page training manual

Programs Educator -- Earth Science

• Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

• Developed and taught curriculum-based programs and resources for K-12 students, family, and adult audiences, including 2 new Earth Science public programs: “Dino Talk” and “Geology Forest Walk”• Created and edited geology and paleontology content for interpretive panels for permanent exhibit • Ran point on geology and paleontology programming, including World's Largest Dinosaurs special exhibit• Answered general science inquiries from the public and helped identify rocks, minerals, and fossils through the “Ask a Scientist” email and phone line• Interviewed, trained, and supervised teenagers for competitive volunteer program Fernbank Ultimate Naturalists (FUN)• Assisted with administrating and teaching Summer Camp, including developing and teaching “Geology Day” and “Nanotechnology Day”

Membership Representative

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

• Utilize Raiser’s Edge and VISTA to enter data for Fernbank memberships• Answer calls, assist with mailings, and perform various administrative duties• Assist with volunteer banquets, special events, and exhibit openings

Geology Expert

• Nov 2015 - May 2016

Freelance writer and editor for the About.com Geology site Freelance writer and editor for the About.com Geology site

Environmental Educator

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

• Assist with the development of education curricula and exhibits that are hands-on and interdisciplinary • Execute 15-20 hour long educational programs for Pre-K – College students weekly • Assist with registration confirmation and Aquarium entry for 10,000 students weekly • Conduct pre-visit and post-visit contacts with school teachers regarding details of their field trip • Perform educational community outreach events, including science nights, camp expos, and school visits • Assist with the development of education curricula and exhibits that are hands-on and interdisciplinary • Execute 15-20 hour long educational programs for Pre-K – College students weekly • Assist with registration confirmation and Aquarium entry for 10,000 students weekly • Conduct pre-visit and post-visit contacts with school teachers regarding details of their field trip • Perform educational community outreach events, including science nights, camp expos, and school visits

Curriculum Planner Intern

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

• Work off site (via e-mail and phone) to develop educational programming in accordance with Texas Elementary State School Standards • Work off site (via e-mail and phone) to develop educational programming in accordance with Texas Elementary State School Standards

Museum Asssistant

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

• Assisted the Museum Director with research and special projects relating to the history of Tuscaloosa, AL • Wrote script for guided tours of the Transportation Museum; lead guided tours for 20-40 students and chaperones • Aided in the design, writing, and editing of information panels for traveling exhibits • Managed the museum’s digital media pages and generated “e-blasts” advertisements for events and exhibits • Supervised and directed 3-4 volunteers for large-scale public outreach events exceeding 250 people • Maintained and updated the museum’s artifact, mailing, contact lists via Excel database systems • Organized, catalogued, and installed sensitive materials for permanent exhibit • Actively researched and pursued potential sponsors and fund-raising opportunities • Assisted in the development and running of inaugural “Holidays on the River” seasonal ice skating rink and holiday celebration that brought in over $200,000 dollars in ticket sales, sponsorships, and concessions • Scheduled interviews with community leaders about the recovery efforts after a natural disaster to commemorate civic history in an anniversary exhibition; assisted in interactive iPad design and audio editing • Helped create and organize a summer movie series from the ground up that was attended by more than 900 people; set up and operated audio equipment, video projector, and 50 foot inflatable screen

Intern

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

• Provided customer service to all Tuscaloosa Amphitheater patrons purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster point of sale system for all Tuscaloosa Amphitheater concerts • Responded to customers in answering general inquiries regarding the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and City of Tuscaloosa Arts and Entertainment Department • Provided customer service to all Tuscaloosa Amphitheater patrons purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster point of sale system for all Tuscaloosa Amphitheater concerts • Responded to customers in answering general inquiries regarding the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and City of Tuscaloosa Arts and Entertainment Department

Mental Health Worker

• Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

• Supervised physically and emotionally challenged children daily in a residential learning program • Utilized strong communication and mediation skills with residential clients to establish and maintain a peaceful learning environment • Assisted teachers with the execution of lesson plans and helped explain basic academic principles • Supervised physically and emotionally challenged children daily in a residential learning program • Utilized strong communication and mediation skills with residential clients to establish and maintain a peaceful learning environment • Assisted teachers with the execution of lesson plans and helped explain basic academic principles