I am currently in my fifth year at the University of Florida. I am pursuing my master's degree in Special Education and Sustainability Studies as I have a deep passion for both teaching children of all abilities and disabilities, and for caring for the earth. I seek work, people, and environments that align with my core values of empathy, compassion, and conscientiousness. My biggest joy is when I can be of sincere help to someone or something that needs me. Whether that means putting in great efforts to go green, supporting the earth and its resources, or opening my ears to listen and arms to hug someone who needs support, I always find my motivation when I see betterment due in part by my actions. Ultimately, I am striving to work with children in an outdoor education program which focuses on hands-on nature-based learning and utilizes eco-therapy. I feel I am a very compassionate person, and I genuinely enjoy constantly working and interacting with people. I like to operate in an environment that profoundly fosters and nurtures the idea of community. I am currently involved in that now with the Coburn Ventures Community for Change, holding the position of Community Executor for six years, and I look forward to continue working in positive environments, exploring and helping to bring out the special characteristics and potential in every person. I manage the CFC website and blog, both which can be found using this link: http://www.cvcommunityforchange.org/I have been gratefully working for the Community for Change non profit, leading the writing circle, developing the website, and engaging in a diversity of other project-based tasks that help to spark meaningful change for others. Every afternoon, I work with elementary-aged children in a one-on-one tutor setting, getting creative with new lesson plans each week. In my free time, I love to read and write, play soccer, hike and be out in nature, bake vegan desserts, and spend time with my two dogs, sweet nieces, and baby nephew.