Special Education Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Present

Camp Director

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

Designed camp schedules, programs and curriculum to meet current Massachusetts requirements and safety requirements. Added additional camp activity areas & curriculum to bolster strong day-camp schedules. Staff Hiring & TrainingParent Communication

Site Coordinator

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

Curriculum Development & SEL support and engagement.

International Teams Host

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

LIFT Leader

• Jul 2017 - May 2018

Facilitated wilderness immersion & discipleship-based leadership gap year program for participants 18-26 years old. - Led wilderness excursions every week from 1-3 days per excursion in small groups of participants, teaching LNT, backcountry navigation & wilderness skills. Taught how to read weather patterns, winter-hiking necessities (i.e., snowshoeing, backcountry skiing), and water navigation. - Led small group discipleship & individual discipleship focusing on the spiritual disciplines and their personal growth. - Led international missions trips to Guatemala & Ecuador where we partnered with existing organizations to provide hands-on support & meet community needs. Show less

High Ropes and Rock Wall Instructor

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2017

Facilitating high ropes and low ropes experiences for a variety of groups, both large and small. Leading participants through the team building experiences.Facilitating rock wall experiences, both indoor facilities and rock faces. Emphasizing the importance of self-challenge and the commitment move. Instructing in climbing and navigating a wall or climb.

Adventure Camp Counselor/Lifeguard

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Lead low elements, initiatives, and games with campers.Belay high elements and rock climbing (indoor and outdoor facilities) with campers.Plan and lead overnight camping experience with campers.Plan and act in daily skits with campers to emphasize themes of groups and camp as one.Lifeguard during swim hours with campers.Instruct specific water activity areas.- Canoeing - Kayaking- Boat Building

Program Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

Waterfront Director

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Organize and train all lifeguards. Keep staff up-to-date with water emergency policies and procedures. Keep equipment maintained and up-to-date, with regular maintenance checks and repairs. Equipment included PFDs, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddle boards, ski boats, and docks. Maintain situational and safety awareness at boat docks and swim docks. Organize and train all lifeguards. Keep staff up-to-date with water emergency policies and procedures. Keep equipment maintained and up-to-date, with regular maintenance checks and repairs. Equipment included PFDs, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddle boards, ski boats, and docks. Maintain situational and safety awareness at boat docks and swim docks.

ESL Teacher (K - 5)

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

Taught ESL to students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Students had varying languages and intellectual needs. Most students were newcomers to district, either from other districts or another country, and had little to no prior English. Planned and implemented WIDA-level appropriate units and lessons. Collaborated with other ESL and classroom teachers to establish best practices and share strategies. Administered ACCESS testing to all students. Accommodated lesson plans and units dependent on individual needs of students, and incorporated multiple means of representation and UDL into all lessons. Show less

Conference Coordinator

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

Coordinate group activities and meals during retreat experiences. Set up and facilitate experiences, both indoors and outdoors for retreat groups. Monitor phones and radio calls as needed, facilities assistance as needed. Coordinate group activities and meals during retreat experiences. Set up and facilitate experiences, both indoors and outdoors for retreat groups. Monitor phones and radio calls as needed, facilities assistance as needed.

Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development (WILD) Counselor & Trip Leader

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

White-water raft guide on the Kennebec and Dead Rivers in Maine. Leading and facilitating leadership experiences for high school students - Discussions focused on servant leadership, spiritual formation, good qualities of leaders - Creating space for students to lead their peers: 2 trail leadership days & 1 week counselor immersion Leading and facilitating outdoor experiences for high school students - 7 day sea kayaking trip on the Maine coast - 4 day backpacking on the Appalachian trail - 2 day canoe trip in Maine wilderness - Overnight trips every week in Maine wilderness Planning trip logistics: routes, gear and food WFA trained, and Maine White-Water Guide trained, and Maine Camp Trip Leader trained Show less

Kid's Club Assistant Director

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

Planning and organizing community outreach activities for the Athletic Department. - Organizing half-time shows for basketball games. - Planning holiday events to bring the community, athletes, coaches and staff together. = Trunk or Treat for Halloween = Christmas at Gordon - Assisting summer camp registrations Fundraising for Athletic events and campus activities. Planning and organizing community outreach activities for the Athletic Department. - Organizing half-time shows for basketball games. - Planning holiday events to bring the community, athletes, coaches and staff together. = Trunk or Treat for Halloween = Christmas at Gordon - Assisting summer camp registrations Fundraising for Athletic events and campus activities.

Special Needs Director

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

Plan and prepare for students with disabilities to participate in daily classroom tasks. - Organize weekly and daily plans for individual students with education director, classroom teachers and parents. - Teach students with disabilities. Lead initiatives and games for all students (those with and without disabilities) Organize supply room for all teachers and staff. - Daily and weekly cleaning routines. - Materials check-in and check-out supply. - Providing snack for all students. Organize water activities and games with students and parents according to developmental level. Show less