Experience

Element Education
• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Student Support Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present


Self Employed Writer and Education Specialist

• Arts & Crafts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant/ Contractor

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  I specialize in curriculum writing and team building for all subject areas pre-k to middle school, Montessori Education (Pre-K to adolescent studies), Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, Team Building, Character Education and Life Skills. I specialize in curriculum writing and team building for all subject areas pre-k to middle school, Montessori Education (Pre-K to adolescent studies), Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, Team Building, Character Education and Life Skills.


Riverview Middle School
• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Middle School Teacher

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020


Adventure Air Sports

• Independent Contractor

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Writing STEAM/standards-based programming for field trips in grades 3-12. Writing pre- and post- field trip activities, creating company field trip procedures and a company field trip planner. Writing STEAM/standards-based programming for field trips in grades 3-12. Writing pre- and post- field trip activities, creating company field trip procedures and a company field trip planner.



Amco Education International

• Independent Contractor

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Creating and writing educational workbook content for 1st and 2nd grade children. Subject: global citizenship Focus: English As A Second Language Creating and writing educational workbook content for 1st and 2nd grade children. Subject: global citizenship Focus: English As A Second Language



Halstrom Academy

• United States

• Independent Educational Contractor

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

  Responsibilities include: Developing the curriculum for high school and middle school writing and math workshops held once a month; developing high school seminars with an emphasis on study skills taught monthly; developing middle school seminars with an emphasis on life skills taught monthly; securing High School Code II Testing eligibility; securing NCAA eligibility; completing all CA Private School Affidavits; completing all CA Immunization assessments; creating emergency plans for all 15 campuses to include active-shooter procedures; conducting Mandated Reporter training; creating 4 year Education Plans for students/parents; facilitating all high school graduation activities (cap and gowns, yearlong check-list, save the dates and programs); selecting, coordinating & scheduling the school photographer for all 15 campuses; selecting the company and creating the company-wide yearbook to include all 15 campuses; planning field trips to include a middle-school field trip to Washington, DC for all 15 campuses; facilitating team-building and ice breaker activities for all teachers; creating volunteer opportunities for all campuses to "give back;" planning spirit week; facilitating the campus-wide art contest; editing the company student handbook; helping to establish study hall with a focus on student support; updating job descriptions to include all new job responsibilities. Show less

• Campus Director

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016



Patagonia

• Brazil
• Food and Beverage Services

• Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

  As needed, I taught young children, ages 4 months- 8 years old. Being in this environment completed me, as this company shares my love of the environment and philosophy that all young people are to be respected. Teaching children to love, understand and respect the natural world is my passion. As needed, I taught young children, ages 4 months- 8 years old. Being in this environment completed me, as this company shares my love of the environment and philosophy that all young people are to be respected. Teaching children to love, understand and respect the natural world is my passion.



Upscale Ventura Kids Consignment Event

• Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  The Upscale Ventura Kids Consignment Sale is a bi-annual event that takes place in spring and fall. We accept new and slightly used infant to junior clothing, shoes, games, books, toys, baby equipment, sports and camping equipment , maternity wear, women's handbags and all types of furniture. Visit our website: www.upscaleventurakids.com for more information. Like us on Facebook to see updates and current information. The Upscale Ventura Kids Consignment Sale is a bi-annual event that takes place in spring and fall. We accept new and slightly used infant to junior clothing, shoes, games, books, toys, baby equipment, sports and camping equipment , maternity wear, women's handbags and all types of furniture. Visit our website: www.upscaleventurakids.com for more information. Like us on Facebook to see updates and current information.



Carden Academy

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Educational Contractor

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  Hired to help the school attain their child care license for children ages 2-5: - completed all necessary state forms to gain state approval - arranged and participated in the pre- and post- inspections - ensured the classrooms met all fire and safety standards - ensured all classrooms met IDEA standards - trained all staff in Mandatory Reporting regulations - set up an outdoor learning center based on science standards - made sure all classrooms were equipped for an outstanding educational experience Show less



The Outdoor School, Conejo Valley Unified School District

• Independent Educational Contractor- Assistant Director

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  As an independent contractor, I : - Rewrote the outdoor environmental education program for all 6th grade students in Conejo Valley Unified School District -Aligned all programs to the California State and National Standards -Supervised all naturalists - Facilitated team-building for all staff and students As an independent contractor, I : - Rewrote the outdoor environmental education program for all 6th grade students in Conejo Valley Unified School District -Aligned all programs to the California State and National Standards -Supervised all naturalists - Facilitated team-building for all staff and students



The City of Rock Hill, South Carolina

• Environmental Education Specialist

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

  - Created curriculum, that supported the SC state science standards and national science standards, to include at least six educational programs per grade level (K- 12), all focusing on the natural world. -Developed, trained, implemented, instructed and evaluated environmental education and outdoor recreation programs for the City of Rock Hill. -Created and implemented a county-wide marketing plan increasing city revenue. -Wrote grants to facilitate new programs (awarded $450,000+). - Coordinated and wrote the application to become a National Play City USA. -Wrote and received a federal level grant to implement a city wide wellness initiative that changed city policy. Show less



The Dayspring Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2008

  Owner/Educator of a private school, land-based Montessori education for middle school children teaching/administrating grades 6-8. Owner/Educator of a private school, land-based Montessori education for middle school children teaching/administrating grades 6-8.



Rock Hill Parks and Recreation

• Independent Contractor

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Contracted to align all outdoor recreation and environmental education classes to the SC Science standards and the the National Science Standards for grades K-12. Contracted to align all outdoor recreation and environmental education classes to the SC Science standards and the the National Science Standards for grades K-12.



Rock Hill School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrator/Teacher

  • Aug 1989 - Jun 2006

  Elementary School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal Curriculum Coordinator/Title One Supervisor Reading Recover Teacher Teacher Grades 1,2,3 Adjunct professor: ECE Implemented a science based learning program for third graders, using science as the bases for teaching all other subject areas. Elementary School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal Curriculum Coordinator/Title One Supervisor Reading Recover Teacher Teacher Grades 1,2,3 Adjunct professor: ECE Implemented a science based learning program for third graders, using science as the bases for teaching all other subject areas.