Explorers Program - Site Coordinator - 3rd - 5th grade participants- RPS - Manage and train staff of 10 educators to implement outdoor learning lessons- Build daily schedules to align with pacing guide of Richmond Public Schools- Communicate with administrators, teachers, & volunteers about program quality- Organize data and complete administrative tasks to monitor success of goals Outdoor Leadership Institute - Program Manager - 9th -12th grade participants -… Show more Explorers Program - Site Coordinator - 3rd - 5th grade participants- RPS - Manage and train staff of 10 educators to implement outdoor learning lessons- Build daily schedules to align with pacing guide of Richmond Public Schools- Communicate with administrators, teachers, & volunteers about program quality- Organize data and complete administrative tasks to monitor success of goals Outdoor Leadership Institute - Program Manager - 9th -12th grade participants - Lead various outdoor adventure expeditions - Schedule, plan, and manage monthly service projects for students - Teach leadership, service learning, and outdoor adventure skills to youth - Adhere to risk management protocol for all trips and outings - Plan, prepare, and train participants and staff for expeditions - Facilitate post-activity debriefs focused on developing group cohesion and individual processing of new, often difficult experiences- Doubled program capacity and expanded recruitment efforts Show less

Explorers Program - Outdoor Educator - 3rd - 5th grade participants - Reinforce Science SOL objectives students are learning in the classroom in a related outdoor environment which allowed a different form of engagement- Worked on a team to implement character building and team building lessons as part of the science curriculum - Planned and facilitated field trips to various locations around Virginia to enhance what is being taught in the classroom Outdoor Leadership… Show more Explorers Program - Outdoor Educator - 3rd - 5th grade participants - Reinforce Science SOL objectives students are learning in the classroom in a related outdoor environment which allowed a different form of engagement- Worked on a team to implement character building and team building lessons as part of the science curriculum - Planned and facilitated field trips to various locations around Virginia to enhance what is being taught in the classroom Outdoor Leadership Institute - Program Guide - 9th -12th grade participants - Helped to redesign an outdoor leadership program focused on leadership, unity, and service for high school aged students from the Metro Richmond area- Cooperatively lead outdoor adventure expeditions (3 trips per summer)- Oversaw monthly service projects and events - Mentored high school aged students, supported extracurricular activities and life milestones Outdoor Adventure Club - Program Instructor - 6th-8th grade participants - Planned and facilitated outdoor-focused activities during after-school hours- Transported youth to various parks and green spaces around Richmond to engage in unique experiences - Coordinated and participated in quarterly overnight camping trips - Partnered with schools and after-school program facilities - Led team building exercises to build rapport with the group, build self-confidence, and encouraged community engagement Show less

- Coordinated with partner organizations for bus rental services- Managed, maintained, and regularly inspected a fleet of 6 buses and 3 trailers - Trained 12 staff members to successfully pass VDOT CDL test and drive buses for programming