Experience

Hartford School District

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Educator

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Served as a team teacher and science specialist on a multi-age, multi-grade team (grades 6-8). Responsibilities included (but were not limited to) designing cross-curricular lessons/activities, implementation of proficiency-based learning outcomes, providing feedback on student work, assisting students during independent and small group activities, modification/accommodation of activities to suit student needs, collaboration with special and general educators, and consistent communication with the families of her students. Additional participation and facilitation of team meetings, staff meetings, special education meetings, department meetings, parent/student meetings, IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and evaluation meetings.



NOLS

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Field Instructor

  • May 2008 - Present

  Instructed backpacking, rock climbing, winter ski, and mountaineering courses in remote backcountry settings varying in length from two weeks to three months. Managed the inherent risks of the course environment within the abilities of the group and applied knowledge to unfamiliar and adverse situations. Taught students (aged 14 - 38) designated, peer, and self-leadership roles while maintaining a responsible balance between controlling structure and group participation. Coached students in outdoor living skills through role modeling, group classes, and working one-on-one with students. Initiated inquiry-based learning directed towards exploring an individual’s environmental awareness and leadership potential.North American Operation Areas: Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, WyomingSouth American Operation Areas: Chile

• Marketing Specialist

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Traveled to diverse venues throughout the country to promote the school through word-of-mouth marketing. Scheduled and coordinated travel for self and co-workers. Created and edited content for school website. Drove and maintained 38’ vegetable oil and solar powered bus to raise awareness of NOLS, recruit students and promote alternative energies. Taught classes on alternative energies and outdoor skills to a variety of audiences, elementary to college-aged. Performed regular print and broadcast media interviews.



Solaflect Energy

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assemby & Installation

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Performed assembly, production, and installation of Suspension PV Tracker™ in residential, commercial, and community solar settings for a Vermont-based developer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic units. Performed assembly, production, and installation of Suspension PV Tracker™ in residential, commercial, and community solar settings for a Vermont-based developer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic units.



IslandWood

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Educator, School Overnight Program

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Facilitated outdoor education experiences for 4th-6th grade students from schools in the greater Seattle area. Provided curriculum for groups of up to 12 students designed to explore the natural world and raise individual awareness of environmental impacts. Taught to greatly varying learning abilities and styles of students from a wide range of ethnically and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. Ensured emotional and physical safety of students. Supervised field groups on a low ropes course as a means of facilitating teamwork, leadership, and communication. Developed and implemented my own relevant lessons through the use of art, history, science, social studies, current events, stewardship, community, and team building. Challenged students to push their own comfort zones as a means of promoting learning, growth, and meaningful hands on experiences. Taught ecosystem and watershed curriculum in line with the Washington State standards.



Lander Llama Company

• Wilderness Guide / Ranch Hand

  • Jun 2001 - Aug 2006

  Led pack trips for clients on 3 to 7 day wilderness expeditions in the Wind River and Absaroka mountain ranges of Wyoming. Trained clientele for independent, non-guided expeditions and transported livestock to various trail heads around the state. Trained and conditioned livestock. Kept a detailed inventory of expedition equipment and repaired gear as needed. Served as ranch hand with responsibilities in irrigation, fence building, painting, splitting and stacking firewood, stacking hay, and bridge building.