Laura LeBlanc, M.S.
Science Faculty and Co-Chair of Science Department at The Bush School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Wilderness First Responder
Remote Medical InternationalJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Level I Course Instructor
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) -
Level III Alpine Instructor
PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
Experience
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The Bush School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Faculty and Co-Chair of Science Department
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Jul 2015 - Present
I teach 10th grade Chemisty, upper level (11th-12th grade) Environmental Science, and upper level Geology of the Pacific Northwest. I am a wilderness trip leader and co-chair of the Science Department. Main duties are develop curriculum and lesson plans, teaching courses, and collaborating with other faculty within the science department. I teach 10th grade Chemisty, upper level (11th-12th grade) Environmental Science, and upper level Geology of the Pacific Northwest. I am a wilderness trip leader and co-chair of the Science Department. Main duties are develop curriculum and lesson plans, teaching courses, and collaborating with other faculty within the science department.
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Bicycle Adventures
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guide
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Apr 2011 - Present
Plan and implement tours. Guide clients on bikes along designated routes. Prepare lunches. Coordinate logistics. Communicate with clients pre- and post-trip. Plan and implement tours. Guide clients on bikes along designated routes. Prepare lunches. Coordinate logistics. Communicate with clients pre- and post-trip.
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Seattle Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
Teach lab science and chemistry to 9th and 10th grade students. Develop curriculum and lesson plans. Participate in extracurricular and club activities. Founded and lead the Upper School Climbing Club. Collaborate with other teachers within the science department. Teach lab science and chemistry to 9th and 10th grade students. Develop curriculum and lesson plans. Participate in extracurricular and club activities. Founded and lead the Upper School Climbing Club. Collaborate with other teachers within the science department.
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Deer Valley Resort
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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500 - 600 Employee
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Ski Instructor
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Teach skiing to students of all ages; participate in training to improve personal teaching and skiing abilities. Teach skiing to students of all ages; participate in training to improve personal teaching and skiing abilities.
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Physical Science Technician - North Cascades NP
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Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Create landform maps using field observations, aerial photos, and existing geologic maps. Produce finalized maps using ArcGIS. Assist in glacier monitoring fieldwork and mass balance data collection. Create landform maps using field observations, aerial photos, and existing geologic maps. Produce finalized maps using ArcGIS. Assist in glacier monitoring fieldwork and mass balance data collection.
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Crystal Mountain Resort
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ski Instructor
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2009 - 2011
Teach skiing at all ages and abilities on varied mountain terrain. Coordinate full-time instructor training.
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Ski Instructor
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Dec 2009 - Apr 2010
I taught skiing to all ages and abilities from toddlers to seniors and from beginners to experts. I also worked in this position during the '98-'99, '99-'00, and '03-'04 seasons.
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Tanana Chiefs Conference
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Fisheries Education Specialist
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May 2010 - Oct 2010
I plan the logistics, staffing, and curriculum for a week-long science camp for 6-10th grade students primarily from native bush villages in Alaska. The camp is located at Henshaw Creek Weir near the Koyukuk R. between Bettles and Allakaket, roughly 180 miles NW of Fairbanks, AK. I plan the logistics, staffing, and curriculum for a week-long science camp for 6-10th grade students primarily from native bush villages in Alaska. The camp is located at Henshaw Creek Weir near the Koyukuk R. between Bettles and Allakaket, roughly 180 miles NW of Fairbanks, AK.
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University of Alaska
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Master's Student in Glaciology
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2009
Researched the relation between ice motion and icequakes on the Bering Glacier in Southcentral Alaska. Performed time-series analysis of glacial seismic and GPS data, using self-written Matlab code. Participated in remote field research on Bering Glacier, AK (including installation of seismic and GPS stations, travel by small plane and helicopter, and on-ice camping and field operations). Researched the relation between ice motion and icequakes on the Bering Glacier in Southcentral Alaska. Performed time-series analysis of glacial seismic and GPS data, using self-written Matlab code. Participated in remote field research on Bering Glacier, AK (including installation of seismic and GPS stations, travel by small plane and helicopter, and on-ice camping and field operations).
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Education
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2006 - 2009
University of Alaska Fairbanks
M.S., Geophysics: Glaciology -
1999 - 2003
University of Washington
BS, Earth and Space Sciences
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