Kelsey Head
Graduate Teaching Fellow at Walking Mountains Science Center- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Interpretive Guide
National Association for Interpretation (NAI)Jan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
ServSafe
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Wilderness First Responder
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO)
Experience
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Walking Mountains Science Center
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Teaching Fellow
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May 2016 - Present
• Design and implement nature science education programs in the outdoors for K-12th grade students • Co-teach 9 weeks of science day camps for 1st - 8th grade students & overnight field programs for 3rd - 8th grade students • Participate in UNC coursework to complete requirements for Master of Arts Science Education degree • Conduct Action Research project • Design and implement nature science education programs in the outdoors for K-12th grade students • Co-teach 9 weeks of science day camps for 1st - 8th grade students & overnight field programs for 3rd - 8th grade students • Participate in UNC coursework to complete requirements for Master of Arts Science Education degree • Conduct Action Research project
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Island Grown Schools
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United States
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Farm-to-School Coordinator
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May 2015 - May 2016
•Manage year-round Island Grown Schools teen program; recruit, hire and train program employees; plan and facilitate field trips, enrichment activities and educational programming •Develop and implement age appropriate curriculum for grades K-12; connect schools to local farms, farmers and food system; mentor students throughout school year on individual and group projects •Coordinate planting and maintenance of school garden; create an accessible outdoor learning environment for multiple learning and ability needs •Coordinate with cafeteria directors to increase percentage of local, organic food in school meals; schedule monthly IGS Harvest of the Month tastings •Design media (flyers, posters) for events; develop and maintain social media tools (e.g., blog, instagram) Show less
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Outreach & Administrative Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
• Create video vignettes for research, outreach, and student recruitment • Develop, update, and expand lab website, and to develop/deploy new websites • Develop social media tools (e.g., blog, twitter, facebook) and plan for long-term operation and maintenance • Assist with scheduling tours, meetings, equipment use and maintenance • Work with facilities manager to improve lab safety and risk compliance • Create video vignettes for research, outreach, and student recruitment • Develop, update, and expand lab website, and to develop/deploy new websites • Develop social media tools (e.g., blog, twitter, facebook) and plan for long-term operation and maintenance • Assist with scheduling tours, meetings, equipment use and maintenance • Work with facilities manager to improve lab safety and risk compliance
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Carpentry Apprentice
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
Study under experienced architect in historic and restorative residential design and build. Woodworking in a fast-paced, hands-on, physically demanding position that requires attention to detail, creativity, endurance and organization. Study under experienced architect in historic and restorative residential design and build. Woodworking in a fast-paced, hands-on, physically demanding position that requires attention to detail, creativity, endurance and organization.
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Research and Outreach Assistant
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
• Researched existing health advisories and examined current knowledge regarding the risk of methylmercury exposure through fish consumption in Vermont, and created a new fish-eating guideline to communicate the information to illiterate and English Language Learning populations • Collaborated with state agencies (Vermont Dept. of Health, Agency of Natural Resources, and Dept. of Fish and Wildlife) to ensure the information in the new guideline reflected the most current data, and to distribute it throughout the state • Coordinated the dispersal of posters, brochures and stickers as outreach materials to low-income demographics through Vermont food banks • Designed, planned and implemented curricula investigating sources of mercury in the built environment that is now instructed annually Show less
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Program Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
• Successfully initiated and implemented education and outreach programs to increase ecological literacy and foster stewardship in watershed science through traditional classroom settings and outdoor laboratory experiments • Hired undergraduate interns, facilitated training and developed training guides, and served as a supervisor • Recruited new schools to integrate our curriculum into their classroom. Adapted and revised participating school schedules and coordinated programs • Oversaw programs at participating schools to ensure instruction was modified for many levels of experience/ability, safety protocol was followed, and our curriculum was integrated into the school’s classroom • Designed and maintained website, managed lab equipment and purchase orders Show less
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Friends of the Winooski River
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Water Quality Testing Intern
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May 2011 - Sep 2011
• Collected water samples and tested for Total Phosphorous, Total Nitrogen, Chlorides and E.coli • Ran E.coli bacteria tests on water samples to compare to Vermont water quality standards • Created online map of test sites with weekly data updates on E.coli levels to inform the public • Corresponded with the Vermont State Laboratory for ordering and managing test materials • Assisted volunteers with water sampling procedures and locating appropriate sampling sites • Collected water samples and tested for Total Phosphorous, Total Nitrogen, Chlorides and E.coli • Ran E.coli bacteria tests on water samples to compare to Vermont water quality standards • Created online map of test sites with weekly data updates on E.coli levels to inform the public • Corresponded with the Vermont State Laboratory for ordering and managing test materials • Assisted volunteers with water sampling procedures and locating appropriate sampling sites
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Lewis Creek Association
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United States
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Wetland Restoration Worker & Volunteer Co-coordinator
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May 2010 - Sep 2010
• Removed aquatic invasive plants by kayak to restore wetland and protect native species • Co-coordinated volunteer groups to assist in removing invasive species • Removed aquatic invasive plants by kayak to restore wetland and protect native species • Co-coordinated volunteer groups to assist in removing invasive species
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University of Vermont
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
• University Heights Green-House Residential Learning Community, 48 students • Served as a mentor, community facilitator, educator, crisis manager, administrator and team member working with residents to address needs within the residence hall and university community • Held monthly community meetings, developed community curriculum and educational programs in order to foster a deepened sense of community amongst residents • University Heights Green-House Residential Learning Community, 48 students • Served as a mentor, community facilitator, educator, crisis manager, administrator and team member working with residents to address needs within the residence hall and university community • Held monthly community meetings, developed community curriculum and educational programs in order to foster a deepened sense of community amongst residents
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Education
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2008 - 2012
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Studies -
2011 - 2011
California State University, Monterey Bay
none degree, study abroad program -
2006 - 2006
Island School
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