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Renton, Washington, United States

Renton, Washington

Harpers Ferry, WV

Directed an educational non-profit on 350 acres of land, working with at-risk youth and managing 15 staff members providing visionary leadership and promoting a strategic organizational direction.  Promoted environmental education to at risk youth in WV and DC, which reached over 1,200 students per year. Developed staffing evaluation procedures to better.

Lusaka, Zambia

Developed and implemented effective departmental educational projects, which included tracking, implementing and evaluating progress of students and staff.  Directed staffing development to enhance effective teaching strategies resulting in a rise in the national test scores by 55% across the school, and 87% of students increased internal literacy.

Namaacha, Mozambique

Managed the development of the English department at a teacher training college, led humanitarian project initiatives and promoted educational events for at-risk students. Successfully developed start-up public health projects, including grant acquisition of $7,000. Managed a system to monitor and evaluate program data, with a total budget of $12,000..

Kenya

• Managed achievement of academic goals and supported student success by managing English lessons and collaborating with Headmaster, and multiple stakeholders to brainstorm and integrate effective teaching methods.
• Launched a sustainable business for the school by raising several thousands of dollars in funding.
• Utilized volunteer experience, adapting in a community without electricity or running water, to deliver presentations designed to raise awareness.

Cheney, WA

• Directed after school program activities while managing 12 staff and 40 program participants.
• Promoted program awareness by distributing pamphlets and brochures and drafting newspaper advertisements.
• Educated students on environmental topics and assisted in completion of conservation projects.
• Maintained program budget, designed and updated website, and conducted staff development and training sessions.

North Bend, Washington

Managed the on-site High School Mentorship Program and the Sixth Grade Environmental Education Program Managed an Environmental program that reached over 2,000 youth per year. Mentored 50+ high school students per year who were tasked with leading our week long residential Sixth Grade Education Program. Helped lead environmental education classes with.

North Bend, WA

• Spearheaded the execution and management of the onsite high school leadership program and maintained responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all participants.
• Helped established the Waskowitz Environmental Leadership Semester (WELS) program.
• Established program-wide policies and procedures by drafting the High School Leadership Manual.
• Expanded resources to maximize program reach with the recruitment of several thousand new leaders.
• Developed valuable leadership techniques through collaboration with Microsoft executives.
• Provided consistent and reliable administrative support.

Toronto, Canada Area

Leader of 12 cabin groups (125 people)Facilitated and created evening activities with students and adults.Managed a safe, fun and productive environment for all participants.Trained staff in effective management and discipline techniques for youth.Maintained open communication with other unit leaders, directors, program specialist and parents to ensure the.

Mba, Business Administration, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Social Change at Walden University As a student at Walden University, I was enrolled in the scholars of change.

Bachelor’S Degree, Elementary Education, 3.1 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Community Service Club Storytelling for Elementary students Minored in Reading Methodologies. Made the deans.