Experience

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  Solar One

  • New Jersey, United States

  • Education Program Manager/Educator/Workforce Trainer, New Jersey

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • New Jersey, United States

    Coordinate New Jersey Green Design Lab & Solar CTE programming with Newark High SchoolsCoordinate Green Career and Solar PV training internships with Newark’s Summer Youth Employment Develop and Teach curriculum focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energySolar PV workforce training Develop partnerships with Environmental Sector professionalsTeacher & Administrator Professional Development Workshops for teachersAssess knowledge gain through surveys and post-lesson quizzes

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  Hunterdon County Vocational School District

  • Califon, New Jersey

  • Environmental Sustainability Instructor

    • Feb 2017 - Mar 2019
    • Califon, New Jersey

    Developed and implemented Environmental Sustainability and Engineering Academy (ESEA) for 9th to 12th grade. Coordinated with Environmental Sector professionals to develop curriculum focused on Sustainability, Ecology, Energy Resources, Water Management, and Agriculture. Develop partnerships with Environmental Sector professionals for field trips, speakers, volunteering, and internships opportunities for Academy students.

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  Groundwork Elizabeth

  • Elizabeth, New Jersey

  • Farm Hand and Educator

    • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Elizabeth, New Jersey

    Provided education and training to Union County communities focused on programs and projects designed to improve and enhance local environments, address quality of life issues, and address environmental and food inequities.

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  Alliance to Save Energy

  • New Jersey

  • Local Project Leader

    • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
    • New Jersey

    Coordinated and implemented PowerSave Schools (PSS) program across New Jersey schools. PowerSave Schools focused on teaching students about energy efficiency through a project-based curriculum while saving energy in schools and building pathways to green jobs. A STEM-based efficiency training, using hands-on experiences, participating youth become ambassadors for energy conservation in the classroom and at home.

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  University of Maryland Extension, 4-H

  • Maryland

  • 4-H Agent, Charles County

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Maryland

    Focused on developing youth-based programs focused on Environmental STEM for youth aged 5 to 18 to help provide them with skills necessary to develop and implement real-world solutions. Trained, mentored, and supervised 4-H staff focused on Clover (ages 5-7) and 4-H Program (ages 8-18) specific to robotics, military families, and healthy living education. Advised teen delegates for environmental advocacy visits with Maryland state legislators.

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  Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary

  • New Jersey

  • Outreach Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
    • New Jersey

    Fostered environmental awareness, education, and stewardship focused on the origins of Cora Hartshorn's desire to develop a place where wild things could grow without harm and where people could come to enjoy them. Managed and Coordinated nature-based programs designed to promote an understanding of the relationship between people and the environment by integrating arts, science, and the humanities. Educational programs were delivered as school field trips, scout programs, family programs, adult workshops, and summer camp.

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  NJ Audubon

  • Plainsboro Preserve

  • Teacher Naturalist

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Plainsboro Preserve

    Coordinated and Implemented teacher professional development to support hands-on, place-based education. Focused on providing STEM programming for youth and adults to connect with nature to foster conservation and stewardship. Programs focused on youth summer camps, nature-based workshops and classes, school and scout field trips, and adult nature walks.

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  Earth Force

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Director of Community Partnerships

    • Nov 2009 - May 2011
    • Philadelphia, PA

    Coordinated and Implemented a research-based model for environmental action focused on project-based teaching and learning. A framework designed to guide teachers and students to a civic action project that meets a real community environmental need, is of interest to participants, aligns with curricular goals, and is feasible to conduct. Trained, guided, and mentored AmeriCorps VISTAs, Earth Force staff, and teachers working with 3-12 grade youth. Coordinated projects with Philadelphia-based organizations with the resources necessary to implement civic action projects.

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  Anacostia Watershed Society

  • Bladensburg, MD

  • Watershed Educator

    • Feb 2009 - Oct 2009
    • Bladensburg, MD

    Organized, directed, and taught STEM programs for K-12th grade youth from DC schools, managed college-aged interns, lead teacher professional developments, and assisted with restoration projects. Helped program participants develop a sense of place, appreciation for, and understanding of the Anacostia Watershed through classroom programs, partner events, pontoon boat and canoe trips along the Anacostia River focused on local ecosystems

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  NorthBay Adventure Camp

  • North East, MD

  • Graduate Educator

    • Aug 2007 - Jan 2009
    • North East, MD

    Organized, directed, and lead 6th-8th grade groups of approximately 20-25 youth at an outdoor education camp. Focused on teaching language arts, math, science and social studies while challenging youth to recognize how their actions affect their futures, their communities and the environment.