Experience

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Watershed Partnership Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  » Developed a statewide watershed program implementing conservation projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution in accordance with Vermont’s Clean Water Act » Examples of conservation projects include: planting native trees in riparian corridors, rock lining stormwater outfalls, installing timber check dams in eroding gullies and quantifying nutrient loading from gravel roads» Coordinated statewide, regional and local partnerships» Hired, trained and supervised crews of youth and young adults» Managed all state and federal watershed grants» Managed VYCC’s 400-acre campus for wildlife habitat, recreation and education; oversaw campus trail design, natural resource valuation and master plan development



National Audubon Society

• Education Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2015

  » Managed Education Programs for the Vermont Chapter of the National Audubon Society» Developed conservation-oriented education programs that align with Audubon’s national conservation goals while still meeting the needs of our local community» Taught field-based, year-round education programs to diverse audiences» Supervised a team of educators including staff, interns and volunteers» Managed a 260-acre nature preserve for wildlife habitat, bird-friendly maple syrup production, recreation and education



Community College of Vermont

• Environmental Science Instructor

  • Sep 2009 - May 2011

  » Designed and taught the following courses: Introduction to Environmental Science, Wetlands and Field Methods in Environmental Science» Developed college-level curricula rooted in field-based activities that encouraged experiential learning» Evaluated student progress using a variety of performance measures to quantify different learning styles » Designed and taught the following courses: Introduction to Environmental Science, Wetlands and Field Methods in Environmental Science» Developed college-level curricula rooted in field-based activities that encouraged experiential learning» Evaluated student progress using a variety of performance measures to quantify different learning styles



University of California, Berkeley

• Laboratory Instructor

  • Sep 2004 - May 2008

  » Taught the following laboratory courses: Global Environmental Change, Earth System Science and General Biology» Developed new laboratory curriculum and activities» Facilitated student research projects relating to current environmental issues » Taught the following laboratory courses: Global Environmental Change, Earth System Science and General Biology» Developed new laboratory curriculum and activities» Facilitated student research projects relating to current environmental issues



Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

• Principal Investigator

  • May 2005 - Aug 2007

  » Directed an international, multi-year research project focused on the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems» Collaborated with a team of researchers, educators and community members on multiple projects with a common conservation goal» Ensured rigorous methods for data collection and analysis while working in a remote environment » Directed an international, multi-year research project focused on the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems» Collaborated with a team of researchers, educators and community members on multiple projects with a common conservation goal» Ensured rigorous methods for data collection and analysis while working in a remote environment



Cal Adventures

• Outdoor Instructor

  • May 2003 - Aug 2006

  » Guided backpacking, kayaking and sailing trips for youth and young adults» Facilitated leadership and personal growth opportunities for program participants» Coordinated transportation, backcountry permits, gear emergency response plans and other logistics » Guided backpacking, kayaking and sailing trips for youth and young adults» Facilitated leadership and personal growth opportunities for program participants» Coordinated transportation, backcountry permits, gear emergency response plans and other logistics