Ariel Dela Cruz Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Long Beach, California, United States

Support Ground Ed educators’ growth by sharing effective teaching strategies and tips on approaching lessons and assisting with problem-solving. Work with educators to develop and maintain lesson consistency for our nature-based programs. Assist the hiring process of onboarding and retaining new educators. Facilitate pod meetings with team to maintain.

Long Beach, California, United States

Create nature-based engaging content (posts, videos, & reels) for social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). Assist with Long Beach Gives campaign since 2022 - raised $30K+ for the past 2 years consecutively.

Long Beach, California, United States

Teach students TK - 5 about urban gardens, food systems, and the benefits of Mother Nature. Empower audiences to become stewards for the Earth and their garden. Develop rapport with schools' students, staff, and faculty. Assist in improving lessons for curriculum.

Manage staff and volunteers for activations focused on environmental engagement at art and music festivals (Coachella, StageCoach, Desert Daze). Programs include Recycling Store, POSTed Studios, Meat the Beetles, and Truth & Dare.

San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA

Main lead for the USS IOWA’s 1st STEM-based summer camp. Develop educational programming focused on NGSS requirements (General and Environmental Science) that combine history and environmental efforts to support today's communities.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Educate guests during field trips and public programming about the importance of protecting local marine environments and promoting sustainable practices (onsite and virtual - field trips via ZOOM). Create virtual educational content for school (K-12) and public use.

Assist with research and writing for grant funding. Engage with the online audience about global environmental and social issues (e.g. plastic consumption, injustice). Assisted with online outreach events (Plastic Surgery).

Cambria, California

Generated media content for website, newsletters, and events (GoDaddy and MailChimp). Obtained strategic communication and operational skills for a nonprofit organization setting.

Developed and implemented educational programming for schools and the public about local protected areas and environmental concerns (e.g. 3rd Grade Naturalist Program, Scout Programs, Outdoor Hikes). Managed and operated Nature Centers for visitor use. Supervised volunteers and interns with Nature Center tasks and events. Designed innovative ideas to.

Managed social media accounts for volunteer opportunities. Prepared promotional material for outreach events. Gathered volunteer information and documented data.

Maintained the appearance of the Native Garden for recreational use. Effectively removed invasive species from protected areas. Educated visitors about native plants and importance to the local habitat.

Master'S Degree, Sustainability Studies

Biology/Physiology

Minor in Chemistry