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• Worked under licensed RN to perform vital signs, patient assessments, documentation, and routine specimen collection
• Developed trusting patient relationships to coach women and support persons through labor challenges and the birthing process
• Provided patient education on health conditions, phases of labor, medications, and newborn development
• Monitored infant and maternal tele strips for signs of ill health
• Assisted with mother and baby support and assessments in the OR, after epidural placement, and after vaginal delivery

Scarborough, ME

Freelance writer of articles, blogs, presentations, company branding and re-branding, web design and development, and sales pitches.

• Cleaned and prepared all climbing holds for safe use
• Adhered to safety standards using rope systems management while drilling holds onto walls
• Worked as a team to produce high-quality experiences for clients
• Problem-solved hold positions to produce quality body movement and protect against injury
• Created dynamic, entertaining routes for clients

Brockton

• Working for JRI's Family Networks Program in partnership with DCF
• Develop and manage a comprehensive network of DCF contracted services and non-DCF community supports for children, adolescents, and their families.
• Service Coordination includes monitoring budget, identifying services, monitoring goal obtainment, program development and contract compliance.

Newton MA

• Participated in day-to-day therapeutic program milieu, providing structure, supervision and crisis intervention for youth ages 12-18
• Developed innovative treatment plans, safety and crisis management plans, assessments and discharge plans for clients
• Demonstrated positive role-modeling, coached, supported and mentored youth to engage in healthy decision making and risk-reduction behaviors
• Taught youth independent living skills in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills, and behavior management
• Provided daily documentation on all client activities and wrote individual monthly reports on each clients’ progress in accordance with agency and funding resources

Newton MA

• Developed training materials and trained 17 staff in client rights and responsibilities
• Developed training materials and trained 8 clients in their rights and provided technical assistance to clients to file human rights complaints
• Filed and presented quarterly rights’ reviews and restraint reviews to the Human Rights Committee

Piemonte Region, Italy

• Live-in position, responsible for the daily care of two children ages 6 years and 11 months
• Developed activities to promote English-language development, constructive development and developed pre-school education activities
• Managed household: household supplies, shopping, menu for the week, etc

Greater Boston Area

Hip-hop dancer for DWB, a dance company based in Boston for advanced and technically trained dancers to engage in original and creative works in a professional performance-based setting while pursuing other full-time professions.Danceworks Boston's mission is "to provide a professional, yet fun & flexible environment for dancers of all styles to come.

Freedom, Maine

• Developed, organized, and managed a community service-oriented teen live-in program with the goal of educating teens about living “off the grid”, environmental impacts, and local community projects
• Role-modeled for young adults demonstrating how to develop a safe, compassionate community dedicated to environmental preservation, self-awareness, independence, creativity, compassion, and community service.
• Guided more than 100 children and teens aged 6-17 through a high elements ropes and zip-line course
• Performed the duties of a Lifeguard and taught swim, boating, and paddle-boarding lessons to children aged 6-15
• Designed and taught step, ballet and hip-hop classes to over 35 children aged 6-17

Piemonte Area, Italy

• Live-in position, responsible for the daily care of two children ages 4 and 7
• Encouraged the children to understand and choose healthy nutritional options in accordance with the Mediterranean diet, and develop greater independence
• Developed activities to promote English-language development, constructive development and developed pre-school education activities
• Responsible for cooking, ski safety and household management

Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.

• Prepared preliminary and background reports for restorative justice-related publications and research
• Synthesized and analyzed data on current conflict resolution practices for a long-term research project, “Alternative”, under European Union Framework 7
• Conducted more than 27 qualitative interviews with top conflict resolution practitioners and politicians
• Conducted over 48 quantitative surveys with local residents and organizations in order to assess the internalization of restorative practices and approaches within the population
• Provided technical assistance to local restorative justice organizations in restorative conferences and administrative duties

San Diego, CA

• Educated the San Diego and USD communities on tolerance, fostering an inclusive environment, and education around LGBTQ issues
• Developed and presented workshops to professional and non-academic audiences regarding issues like gender identity and expression, and legal rights and current legislature
• Trained professional staff and non-academics in becoming Safe Space Allies and provided them with tools to create supportive and inclusive environments within their professional and personal lives

San Diego, CA

• Promoted and sold organic produce at farm stand
• Educated visitors and customers on different types of produce and sustainable organic farming practices
• Encouraged better decision-making about nutrition

Svedala, Sweden

• Live-in position, responsible for the daily care of 3 infants with ages (as of 01/2010) 5 months (twins) and 20 months
• Provided healthy nutritional options and managed the household
• Developed and encouraged activities conducive to constructive development and education

Burlington VT

• Responsible for the welfare of infants and toddlers (3 mo.-3 years), and children ages 8 and up
• Developed and taught educational lessons on mathematics, language, reading and world studies
• Supported healthy development through age-appropriate activities

San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

• Designed 3 quantitative Spanish surveys focused on emergency healthcare in the Lake Atitlan area
• Conducted 15 qualitative interviews in Spanish with local emergency medical providers and local citizens
• Analyzed secondary data and synthesized findings into information sheets and educational reports for the local population as well as the university

Burlington VT

• Aided with the teaching workload for an introductory Cultural Anthropology course
• Managed 4 other Teaching Assistants, proctored exams, graded preliminary research papers and assignments, and tutored students seeking extra help.

Burlington, VT

• Developed a cataloguing system for backlogs of research and updated existing research files in order to increase accessibility and improve the quality of evidentiary support for existing and new arguments
• Maintained a research database and conducted academic research into a variety of topics including economic implications of farm subsidies, and historical political responses to healthcare reform
• Created argument files containing outlines of arguments, and a large assortment of categorically arranged evidence and information

Burlington VT

• Managed newsletters, coordinated guest logistics, and managed executive calendars during any office absences
• Managed financial data entry and quality control measures for end-of-fiscal year expenses
• Maintained an organization system to facilitate fast and efficient services

Burlington VT

• Assisted in childcare activities for children of refugee women
• Provided a safe and stable environment and introduced social skills, improved English language skills and communication skills of children ages 4 months to 4 years
• Assisted the Director in acquiring supplies and necessities for a program for refugee women and families

Ludlow VT

• Taught children (ages 3 and up) and adults how to ski, ski safety, and mountain rules and regulations
• Provided enjoyable, memorable and productive ski lessons to patrons
• Focused on 3-7 yr old age group, and responsible for the instruction, care, safety, and learning of up to 10 children for 7-8 hours/day

Burlington VT

• Managed quantitative data processes like SAS for more than 15 separate surveys
• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data for compilation into concise reports
• Generated over 25 reports to inform the Anthropology department and funding parties of survey and research results

Gorham ME

• Tutored 62 high school students in summer courses in advanced mathematics, English, biology and chemistry
• Designed more than 7 sports and explorative classes using child-led initiatives and approaches to develop strong life skills and decision-making abilities among youths aged 13-17
• Provided one-on-one and group guidance and counseling to 62 students in a range of topics including college, risk-reducing behaviors, and personal relationships to support their academic and personal achievements

Burlington VT

• Supervised and taught pre-school children ages 2 years to 5 years
• Facilitated constructive and free play, assisted children with healthy nutritious choices to further their development

Burlington VT

• Provided supplemental instruction in the area of foreign language (Spanish)
• Tutored individual students with one-on-one instruction and clarification of class material tailored specifically for their needs
• Responsible for complete knowledge of class material and language proficiency through the intermediate level

Bachelor'S Of Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Student Nurses Association, National Conference for Undergraduate Research

Master'S Degree, Peace And Justice Studies

Activities and Societies: Administrator, Peace and Justice Graduate Association; Executive Director, Peace and Justice Graduate.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society; Dean's List, 2006-2009; Lawrence Debate Union; Women's Rugby Football Club; UVM.