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EDUCATION

Goucher College, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology and Anthropology with French, May 2010, GPA: 3.66, cum laude

Honors: Honors in Anthropology & Sociology, Global Citizens Scholarship, International Scholars Program, Alpha Kappa Delta

 

Semester Abroad, Arts and Culture in Mali, West Africa, Bamako, Mali, September 2008-December 2008

·         Demonstrated positive cross-cultural communication living and working with a host family.

·         Completed Intensive French course one-on-one with tutor.

·         Conducted independent, qualitative research in French on ideograms and symbols found in contemporary and traditional Malian bogolan.

·         Completed a seven-week art apprenticeship in bogolan with renowned Malian artists, culminating in an exposition.

 

Intensive Course Abroad, Inequality and Social Policy in South Africa, Johannesburg, Grahamstown, Cape Town, and Durban, South Africa, January 2008

·         Completed an interdisciplinary study of South Africa’s social and political history.

·         Conducted independent, qualitative research on HIV-AIDS epidemic in South Africa, with focus on language policy and quality of treatment in medical institutions.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
        Field Instructor, Teton Science Schools, Jackson, WY, May 2014-October 2014; June 2015-present

·         Educated 1st-12th graders about ecology, conservation and stewardship in Grand Teton National Park and other outdoor locations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).

·         Facilitated leadership activities for students, including low and high rope initiatives.

·         Taught students how to hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, and canoe in a safe and positive environment.

·         Evaluated and managed student risk while in the field.

·         Incorporated common core curriculum principals into field lessons.

·         Maintained positive working relationships with the National Park Service.

·         Safely drove mini-buses and 15-passengers vans with trailers in all weather conditions.

·         Created new common core-aligned curriculum regarding wildlife in the GYE.

·         Mentored AmeriCorps interns through field teaching observations and feedback sessions.

·         Did programming throughout several public and private schools in Utah while on outreach.

 

Environmental Science Educator, NatureBridge, Southern California, January 2015- June 2015
·         Educated 4th-12th graders about ecology, conservation, and stewardship in the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area, Channel Islands National Park, and other locations throughout southern California.

·         Trained incoming staff on NatureBridge protocol and content knowledge.

·         Maintained positive working relationships with the National Park Service.

·         Facilitated social-emotional learning and team-building initiatives with students.

·         Evaluated and managed student risk while in the field both on land and in water.

·         Created curriculum that included common core curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards.

·         Collaborated and communicated with classroom teachers to provide meaningful lessons that related to classroom experiences.

·         Represented NatureBridge during several outreach opportunities throughout Southern California.

 

         Site Manager NatureBridge, Southern California, January 2015-June 2015
·         Oversaw all program logistics in multiple locations throughout southern California.

·         Coordinated with vendors to ensure program success.

·         Remained on-site to attend to all after-hours participant needs, including medical issues.

·         Served as point-of-contact between chaperones, vendors, and field educators to ensure a positive experience for all.

·         Managed all on-campus meals for students and chaperones.

·         Explained and clarified NatureBridge procedures to all participants.

 
 

Corps Member, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)-FEMA Corps, Denver, CO, February 2013-November 2013

·         Served as “face of FEMA” to public.

·         Served on a Disaster Survivor Assistance Team in response to May 2013 tornadoes in Oklahoma and September 2013 flooding in Colorado.

·         Provided feedback to change FEMA policy regarding people with physical disabilities receiving assistance.

·         Registered disaster survivors for assistance on iPads using internal web system.

·         Served as Crew Lead for Disaster Survivor Assistance Team in Colorado.  

·         Informed and counseled disaster survivors on various types of available aid.

·         Inspected properties with repeated flood damage.

·         Updated repetitive loss information using MS Access.

·         Created disaster maps using ESRI ArcGIS software.

·         Collected and compiled GIS information for disaster preparedness in Missouri.

·         Researched relocation strategies for flooded communities.

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      Office Administrator, Goucher College Office of International Studies, Baltimore, MD, June 2008-December 2010

·         Answered parents’ and students’ questions regarding study abroad programs, health care, accommodations, and academics.

·         Led advising sessions on intensive courses abroad (ICAs).

·         Worked closely with other departments to ensure credit and financial aid transfer.

·         Organized students’ files.

·         Researched study abroad programs and compiled list of programs students may attend.

·         Entered student information into database.

·         Participated in panel discussion about study abroad.

 

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Field Education Intern, Teton Science Schools, Jackson, WY, January 2014-May 2014

·         Volunteered over 700 service hours as a field instructor.

·         Volunteered with Slow Food in the Tetons creating and designing the Youth Culinary Project.

·         Volunteered with the Teton Cougar Project creating cougar curriculum to share with students who visit the Teton Science Schools and the general public.

 

Volunteer, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), New Zealand, September 2011-February 2012

·         Learned about organic and sustainable farming practices at several working farms throughout New Zealand.

·         Worked collaboratively with individuals from countries around the world.

·         Planted and harvested seasonal produce.

·         Cared for fruit tree nursery. Created garden beds.

·         Weeded and removed invasive plant species from gardens.

·         Milked 200 Jersey cows twice daily.

·         Fed and collected eggs from 100 chickens daily.

 
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
·         Wilderness First Responder—current.

·         CPR Certification and Heart Saver AED Certification—current. 

·         Valid driver’s license.

·         MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Access.

·         ESRI ArcGIS.

·         Adobe.