Experience

Symmetry Counseling

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychotherapist In Private Practice

  • May 2019 - Present



Clifton Government Relations

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Level Intern

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019



Metro Nashville Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • Jul 2006 - May 2016

  Designed 6th grade curriculum adhering to Tennessee Department of Education standards for six groups of up to 30 students. Effectively established a positive classroom climate and maintained a respectful rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. Achievements: • Performed at a level 5 (out of 5 possible levels) on the Tennessee Department of Education’s annual value-added report. Performing at a level 5 indicates teachers who are making substantially more progress than the state growth standard/state average. • Wrote and implemented a school-wide, species conservation curriculum in collaboration with the Nashville Zoo • Organized and conducted the research, planning, funding, and planting of trees; a wetland habitat; and a series of large-scale rain gardens valued at $40k on the school’s property • Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher liaison to the Nashville Zoo • Art 2 STEM after-school club coach • Served on Vanderbilt University/Croft Middle School’s Garden Advisory Committee • Developed and sponsored the after-school environmental club • Mentored student teachers & practicum students from Lipscomb and Vanderbilt Universities Show less



The Green Project

• New Orleans, LA

• Environmental Education Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Maintain and develop educational partnerships with various community stakeholders • Coordinate environmental education events, outreach, and classroom presentations • Design, develop, and adapt curricula to fit current educational needs • Deliver material to a wide range of audiences including: school groups K-12, neighborhood associations, faith groups, and community organizations • Organize bi-monthly community workshops at The Green Project’s home warehouse, focusing on reuse, repurposing, and everyday sustainability • Manage service learning volunteers alongside the Volunteer Coordinator • Design and deliver community outreach content for special events, train volunteers to deliver outreach content to the public, and respond to requests for Green Project participation in events Show less



Oasis Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Street Outreach Worker

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  • Provided street outreach and liaison services to homeless youth in the Metro Nashville area • Presented Safe Place information in local area high schools • Provided case management for runaway and homeless youth clients • Provided street outreach and liaison services to homeless youth in the Metro Nashville area • Presented Safe Place information in local area high schools • Provided case management for runaway and homeless youth clients



Prescott College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teaching Assistant and Environmental Ed. Instructor

  • Jan 2002 - May 2003

  • Supported and supervised instructors in the brainstorming, designing, and implementation of an ecological thematic unit for fifth-grade students • Organized and implemented class lectures, activities, and discussions • Supervised, conducted, and taught students on a series of outdoor field trips • Supported and supervised instructors in the brainstorming, designing, and implementation of an ecological thematic unit for fifth-grade students • Organized and implemented class lectures, activities, and discussions • Supervised, conducted, and taught students on a series of outdoor field trips



Catalina Environmental Leadership Program

• Howland's Landing, Catalina Island, CA

• Environmental Educator

  • May 2000 - May 2001

  • Provided hands-on, experiential learning activities for students grades 4 through 12 • Led students in snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and tide-pooling explorations • Supported students safely through low and high ropes courses and climbing wall team- building activities • Provided hands-on, experiential learning activities for students grades 4 through 12 • Led students in snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and tide-pooling explorations • Supported students safely through low and high ropes courses and climbing wall team- building activities