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Fort Collins, CO, US

Colorado, United States

Greater Denver Area

Samburu, Kenya

• Mentoring and supporting new staff to develop strong channels of communication and effective systems to drive high performance
• Supporting the development of a youth leadership and community development program aimed at increasing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for Kenyan secondary students
• Designing and conducting an evaluation protocol to assess the impact of formal education scholarships at individual and community scales

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with 10+ community partner organizations
• Coordinated over 100 educational programs annually while overseeing 100+ volunteers and interns
• Convened a diversity, equity and inclusion subcommittee and developed a strategic plan to re-envision how the Department interacts with unrepresented population

Fort Collins, Colorado

• Conducted a literature review on 130 collaborative conservation initiatives in the Front Range area
• Designed a survey and semi-structured interviews questions for further data collection with initiative leaders
• Created a story map in ArcGIS to spatially display data online

Denver, Colorado

• Designed curriculum aimed at inspiring students’ critical thinking, emotional intelligence and artistic expression
• Crafted unique homework assignments and quizzes tailored to the specific learning needs of each class
• Managed classroom environment of Sophomore and Junior students creating a safe space to learn while building relationships of trust and respect with my students

Denver Colorado

• Assisted high school international students with coursework and aided in English language learning including written and oral skills

Terengganu, Malaysia

• Awarded a grant administered through the U.S. Department of State and the Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange to assist in strengthening English language in public schools
• Developed and implemented interactive English conversation and grammar curriculum for students ages 13-18, considering age appropriate learning abilities, needs, and interests
• Built rapport with students and coworkers from different cultural backgrounds and gained sensitivity to the dynamics of cross cultural work environments
• Maintained a positive attitude in challenging and new environments while adapting well to change

Rutland, MA

• Facilitated experiential learning for students on sustainable agriculture by engaging in farm tasks
• Simulated cross-cultural immersion through a global village where participants experienced ‘a day in the life’ of another culture by visiting a market scene, cooking traditional food and living in cultural housing
• Aided in curriculum development and instruction for classroom sessions addressing issues of world hunger and poverty in relation to Heifer’s work
• Worked with the education team to guide participants through programming with specific attention to meeting the unique needs of each individual
• Room, board and stipend were provided in exchange for full-time work in an organization largely run by volunteers

Lake Luzerne, NY

• Designed and facilitated activities targeted at building self-confidence, leadership and good sportsmanship in campers with life threatening and chronic illnesses
• Met complex medical needs of campers

Denver, CO

• Instructed classes of 20-30 students in 1st through 12th grade, delivering unique lesson plans provided by the lead teacher
• Organized indoor and outdoor activities to encourage holistic living, and provide emotional and environmental safety

Cloquet, Minnesota

• Worked as a field assistant for the B4Warmed climate change ecology project
• Field work included using technical equipment to measure soil respiration and tracking tree and herbaceous plant phenological and physiological changes
• Laboratory work included weighing and measuring leaves using image J computer software and entering and organizing data in an online database
• Gained valuable skills in data organization and time management

Master'S Degree, Conservation Leadership

Conservation Leadership Through Learning is a master’s program that uses a multidisciplinary approach and experiential learning to.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biology, General

Graduate Certificate, Sustainable Community Development