Experience

Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

• United States
• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activities Assistant

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Plan and lead small group events and activities for adult residents in short-term rehabilitation. Support residents 1-on-1 in managing their health and daily needs, collaborating consistently with nursing, physical therapy, social work, and other departments. Motivate residents to participate in life enrichment activities, socialize, self-advocate, and identify and address barriers as needed. Plan and lead small group events and activities for adult residents in short-term rehabilitation. Support residents 1-on-1 in managing their health and daily needs, collaborating consistently with nursing, physical therapy, social work, and other departments. Motivate residents to participate in life enrichment activities, socialize, self-advocate, and identify and address barriers as needed.



Youth Villages

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• LifeSet Intern

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Utilized clinically-informed and evidence-based interventions and treatment planning to support young adults in their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Educated young adults on obtaining resources in the community and developing life skills, such as financial budgeting, nutrition and healthy habits, interpersonal skills, and more. Managed a caseload of two clients, meeting for face-to-face sessions weekly, completing documentation of records with efficacy, and consulting treatment with the clinical team. Show less



Groton-Dunstable Regional School District

• Groton, Massachusetts, United States

• Special Education Paraeducator

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Supported K-4 students in the classroom at Florence Roche Elementary as well as after school at the Peter Twomey Youth Center. Duties included classroom and behavior management, 1-on-1 and small group support with academics and social emotional needs, and supervision of recess and lunch. Summer 2021: Math Paraeducator for students enrolled in ESY (extended school year). Reviewing and revisiting prior curriculum material as well as reinforcing learning (and social/behavioral) goals in small groups and 1-on-1 for students spread across grades K-5. Show less



FoodCorps

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food and Nutrition Health Educator

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Taught 7 second grade classes with 122 students total at two elementary schools with curriculum centering on healthy eating, celebrating culture, and trying new foods. Led after-school cooking and gardening clubs with fourth and fifth grade students as well as educational programming at school events, fostering a school culture of health and wellbeing. Raised $125 to support and maintain Lambert-Lavoie's school garden through a SeedMoney crowd funding campaign opportunity. Supported elementary schools across Chicopee, with a particular focus on Title 1 schools, in bridging the gap of food inequality and nutrition education by introducing students to fruits and vegetables during 27 taste tests at lunchtime and at community events. Developed virtual learning materials for students and families during school closures, such as instructional cooking demos and nutritional guides. Show less



Red Apple Farm

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fudge Program Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

  From March to July, managed and oversaw the fudge program, meeting sales goals, brainstorming new flavors and marketing techniques, collecting data on popular flavors and delivering product value to customers. Successfully increased fudge sales during the months of May and June as compared to the previous year's sales. Served customers with excellence, highlighting country homestyle products such as apple cider donuts and apple cider drinks at the Boston Public Market stall. From March to July, managed and oversaw the fudge program, meeting sales goals, brainstorming new flavors and marketing techniques, collecting data on popular flavors and delivering product value to customers. Successfully increased fudge sales during the months of May and June as compared to the previous year's sales. Served customers with excellence, highlighting country homestyle products such as apple cider donuts and apple cider drinks at the Boston Public Market stall.



Stonehill College

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Social Sciences Summer Research Assistant

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

  Formulated codes and summarized survey data from the 2016 and 2018 Climate Change Learning Community Class with guidance from Environmental Science professors, Kristin Burkholder and Susan Mooney. Analyzed student essays for common themes, patterns and differences in understanding of climate change. This project was published in an environmental journal (see below under Publications).

• Desk Attendant

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Monitored residence halls on weekend nights, collaborating with Residence Assistants in maintaining the safety and well-being of all students.



Research Results Inc.

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data and Communications Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Inspected survey data for clients through teamwork with program directors, programmers, and the data management team. Strengthened communication and data management skills from prior Research Results internship in 2015. Inspected survey data for clients through teamwork with program directors, programmers, and the data management team. Strengthened communication and data management skills from prior Research Results internship in 2015.



New England Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marine Mammal Education and Research Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Documented data on whale behavior and location in the Stellwagen Bank during whale watch trips with the public while Naturalists directed support. Informed passengers about the common whales species in the North Atlantic, providing scientific and conservational background. Documented data on whale behavior and location in the Stellwagen Bank during whale watch trips with the public while Naturalists directed support. Informed passengers about the common whales species in the North Atlantic, providing scientific and conservational background.



Stonehill College

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Communications Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Led exam review sessions and extra help office hours as well as provided feedback on student materials such as tests and essays for the class, Mediated Communication. Led exam review sessions and extra help office hours as well as provided feedback on student materials such as tests and essays for the class, Mediated Communication.