Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Present

Teach Family and Consumer Science and Student Council/Leadership. Teach Family and Consumer Science and Student Council/Leadership.

Life Coach and Life-Cycle Celebrant

• Oct 2017 - Present

Offering transformational coaching in the areas of relationship to self and others, parenting, health (including emotional eating), career and life purpose, and life balance. Serving conscious moms who are seeking breakthroughs in personal relationships, creating space for their own interests and career, and for their own self-care. Working with vibrant older adults who are discerning what they want to experience, learn and contribute to the world post-retirement. As a Life-Cycle Celebrant, I design personalized ceremonies for most any occasion, whether happy or difficult life passages. See my website www.fourtrees.live for more information. Show less

Teacher

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2020

Taught computer applications, science, culinary arts, and Family and Consumer Science. Taught computer applications, science, culinary arts, and Family and Consumer Science.

Professional Academic Advisor and Student Success Coach

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

Analyzed students' academic records to determine ideal future coursework. Referred students to campus services to help ensure their success. Analyzed students' academic records to determine ideal future coursework. Referred students to campus services to help ensure their success.

Owner/Director/Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2016

Cared for and provided educational programming for up to eight children, ages 2 to 5 years old. Promoted social skills and provided a stimulating environment by designing high-interest, thematic units of study integrating diverse learning modalities. Operated all aspects of the business, such as developing and implementing policies, enforcing state licensing laws, licensing, marketing, accounting, hosting special events, and tracking scheduling. Accomplishments include having an exceptional care and safety record, receiving three local grants, and being certified as an Eco-Healthy Childcare Program. Show less

Program Leader

• Jan 2003 - Aug 2005

Provided after school supervision and educational programming for teens under community supervision for committing a crime. Developed and led group lessons on topics such as empathy, anger management, communication skills, budgeting, study skills, sex and drug education, and college preparation. Conducted outreach to nonprofit and governmental organizations to secure a weekly community service project. Coordinated logistics of weekend program. Wrote weekly reports to the youths’ social workers. Show less

Program Director

• 2001 - 2002

Planned, implemented, and evaluated recreational and educational activities for elementary through high school youth. Recruited and oriented volunteers, marketed programs, supervised two staff and several regular volunteers, and maintained 6,000-square-foot facility and programmatic records. Collaborated with youth, parents, educators, business owners, community members, and board of directors to actualize goals of the organization. Accomplishments include: o attaining an additional employee at no cost to the program by applying for federal aid. o spearheading numerous improvements to the facilities, most utilizing volunteer labor. o founding a bimonthly newsletter and authoring 19 local newspaper articles. o involving 70 volunteers and 20 businesses in the program. o developing eight summer camps. o initiating two on-going community service projects. Show less

Middle School Science Teacher

• Aug 1995 - Jul 1997