Experience

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG)

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preschool Gardens Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  I partner with 220 schools in Kansas and Missouri to develop, plan and implement ongoing schoolyard gardening programs unique to each site. I also manage and write our weekly blog, create garden tutorial videos, design informational handouts, assist with managing grant proposals and lead cooking and nutrition workshops. I partner with 220 schools in Kansas and Missouri to develop, plan and implement ongoing schoolyard gardening programs unique to each site. I also manage and write our weekly blog, create garden tutorial videos, design informational handouts, assist with managing grant proposals and lead cooking and nutrition workshops.



Natural Grocers

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nutritional Health Coach

  • May 2016 - Mar 2019

  I led classes, workshops and cooking demonstrations both in store and out in the community. My presentations primarily centered around health, wellness and the environmental benefits of consuming sustainably grown and produced food. I was also responsible for all community outreach which allowed me to expand my role and make connections with local farmers and producers. I created our store’s first local produce buying program and worked to educate our customers and staff on the economic and environmental importance of supporting local producers. I was also responsible for our store’s weekly newsletter and social media presence. Show less



Kansas City Community Gardens

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beanstalk Children’s Garden Assistant

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  I created and implemented garden and nutrition based curriculum for children visiting the garden. I taught groups ranging in age from preschool to high school and the topics focused mainly on the health and environmental benefits of growing and eating foods in the garden. I created and implemented garden and nutrition based curriculum for children visiting the garden. I taught groups ranging in age from preschool to high school and the topics focused mainly on the health and environmental benefits of growing and eating foods in the garden.



Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, KS

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2013 - May 2015

  I was responsible for managing a staff of group leaders and volunteers and together we planned daily activities for over 100 middle school aged students from four middle schools in the Lawerence area. I created and maintained a budget, communicated with parents and teachers, and formed partnerships with professionals and community organizations to cultivate a safe, fun, and educational program for our club members. I was also a member of our training committee and facilitated workshops for our organization. Show less



Wildwood Outdoor Education Center

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  I oversaw general operations of our facility, including staff training, youth programming and corporate retreats. I also led daily programming for and managed a staff of outdoor educators, camp counselors and adventure course facilitators.

• Adventure Challenge Facilitator

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

  I lead groups of about 8 to 15 school aged children through the ropes course challenges. Throughout the challenges we discuss the importance of topics such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. We also cover the process of problem solving and apply the process during each challenge.



Children's Village Montessori

• United States

• Afternoon Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

  I was responsible for planning and implementing activities for a class of about fifteen pre kindergarten aged students. As the afternoon teacher, a few of the activities I planned included yoga, art, reading, counting, shape identification, science experiments, and a nutrition class. I was responsible for planning and implementing activities for a class of about fifteen pre kindergarten aged students. As the afternoon teacher, a few of the activities I planned included yoga, art, reading, counting, shape identification, science experiments, and a nutrition class.



Benjamarachutit

• English Teacher

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  I taught 240 high school students grammatical and conversational English. I was responsible for planning daily lessons, updating parents on their child's academic progress, and chaperoning during out of country field trips. I taught 240 high school students grammatical and conversational English. I was responsible for planning daily lessons, updating parents on their child's academic progress, and chaperoning during out of country field trips.



Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence, KS

• Group Leader

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  I modeled appropriate behavior for teens as well as mentored them through their social dilemmas when necessary. Working with this age group also required me to assist the teens with setting career and academic goals for their future. I was also responsible for organizing and conducting the arts/craft, outdoor, and cooking activities. I modeled appropriate behavior for teens as well as mentored them through their social dilemmas when necessary. Working with this age group also required me to assist the teens with setting career and academic goals for their future. I was also responsible for organizing and conducting the arts/craft, outdoor, and cooking activities.



Washburn University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  I was the psychology research assistant for Dr. Mike Russell. I served as the primary (approximately 95%) individual in the collection of data. This experience furthered my proficiency in analyzing data and interacting with participants. I was the psychology research assistant for Dr. Mike Russell. I served as the primary (approximately 95%) individual in the collection of data. This experience furthered my proficiency in analyzing data and interacting with participants.



Family Service and Guidance Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Attendant Care Provider

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  I was responsible for assisting severely emotionally disturbed children (SED), ages four to eleven, and their families through daily behaviors as well as social and academic accomplishments. This required and taught me the importance of a variety of behavioral reinforcement techniques and activities. I was also responsible for documenting all sessions and progress made by each individual child. I was responsible for assisting severely emotionally disturbed children (SED), ages four to eleven, and their families through daily behaviors as well as social and academic accomplishments. This required and taught me the importance of a variety of behavioral reinforcement techniques and activities. I was also responsible for documenting all sessions and progress made by each individual child.