Teaching assistant for Introduction to Sociology course in Cheshire Correctional Institution. Assist incarcerated students with writing assignments and proofreading; clarify concepts and assignments for students; grade papers and quizzes; provide administrative support to professor.

Led three eighteen-day wilderness courses with individuals ages 12-18 with ADHD, other learning challenges, depression, anxiety, and ASD. Performed full range of activities required for field staff, including administering medication, teaching camping skills, belaying participants during rock climbing, driving the van, managing behaviors including fights and panic attacks, tracking and supporting individual participants’ goals and progress throughout the course, communicating with parents, and fostering a positive and fun environment.

Performed all tasks required of a trail maintenance crew member, including building step-stones, waterbars, and a double-wide staircase, digging drains, and clearing brush; cooking and cleaning in the backcountry; operating company vehicles and power tools.