Adventure Pursuits Intern

• Mar 2022 - Present

-Facilitated various groups (school groups, college groups, day retreats, adult groups) in outdoor educational experiences (low ropes, high ropes, ground team building activities) to improve communication and relationships within the participant's communities.-Worked in-person at the La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership office at Gordon College, learning administrative tasks, applying organization skills throughout the office (in event records, facilitation tools, event receipts, etc.).-Used the graphic design program "Canva" to create promotional material for the Adventure Pursuits program. Show less

Indoor Rock Climbing Instructor

• Jan 2022 - Present

-Facilitated individualized climbing sessions for both beginning and experienced climbers.-Worked under the direction from the La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership to better enhance the climber's experience.-Provided safe and proactive belaying and instruction for participants.-Instructed small group (5-7 students, 2-3 staff) and private (single student, single instructor) lessons. Lessons are taught in five-week sessions.

Outdoor Education Adventure Pursuits Staff

• Sep 2021 - Present

-Facilitated various groups (school groups, college groups, day retreats, adult groups) in outdoor educational experiences (low ropes, high ropes, ground team building activities) to improve communication and relationships within the participant's communities.-Provided engaging, entertaining, and effective adventure education opportunities for all participants.

La Vida Adventure Camp Cook

• May 2023 - Jul 2023

La Vida Adirondack Expeditions Base Camp Staff

• May 2022 - Jul 2022

-Worked collaboratively with the kitchen staff and other Base Camp Staff to provide meals for all Base Camp Staff (office, kitchen, trip leaders) and any visiting guests.-Completed general camp maintenance tasks and chores (dishes, setting and cleaning guest cabins, food service to visiting students and guests).-Assisted with high ropes facilitation and rock climbing facilitation as a belayer both on and off Base Camp campus.-Led small group Base Camp Staff worship sessions and large group worship sessions for visiting students (and guests, when applicable) on guitar and voice. Show less

La Vida Adirondack Expeditions Trip Food Manager

• May 2022 - Jul 2022

-Worked alongside kitchen and office staff to meet dietary needs of all expedition participants (including alternative diets; vegan, vegetarian, gluten-/dairy-free, nut allergies, etc.)-Maintained an allergen-safe space throughout trip food packing through deep cleaning and organization of the trip food packing spaces.-Planned meals for upcoming trip sessions, made shopping lists, and went on shopping trips to fulfill trip food needs.

After School Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

-Worked alongside experienced afterschool educators to provide educational and practical afterschool care for students in Kindergarten through second grade (program extends from Kindergarten through eighth grade).-Supervised and assisted in conflict resolution when appropriate.-Directed engaging and creative projects throughout the school year. Projects and content varied throughout the school year.

Custodian

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

-Worked alongside as well as independent from the head custodian of Russell Elementary School.-Experience consisted of 60 work hours in August of 2021.-Learned and applied maintenance and custodial tasks, cleaning and preparing the school building for the 2021-2022 school year.