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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

- Manage program development, staff hiring/training, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation for DPH-licensed recreational camp programs- Coordinate NGSS-aligned school programs including instructional design, resource management, and evaluation- Design and deliver STEM programming across all of the museum's education channels for a wide variety of audiences- Train program staff in culturally competent teaching strategies representative of students with varied lived experiences- Partner with stakeholders from Worcester Public Schools and local community organizations to best serve youth through hands-on STEM programming- Recruit and train volunteer interpreters to meaningfully engage museum visitors in STEM content

- Oversaw daily operations of two studios and virtual programs including equipment management, scheduling, and compliance- Recruited, trained, coached, and evaluated a team of 30 teachers in implementing a technology-based STEAM curriculum- Managed customer service team and produced internal tools/processes to deliver a quality program experience on-budget- Led new program start-up initiatives encompassing program design, evaluation, community outreach, and staff development- Served as a liaison to public and private school organizations to ensure sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships- Administered EEC-licensed school-year programs and DPH-licensed summer camp programs during COVID-19 pandemic- Created and maintained curriculum, instructor training materials, organizational systems, and program resources- Facilitated a fun, welcoming, and educational environment for students both virtually and in-person

- Taught traveling hands-on STEAM classes and workshops for students grades K-12 with a focus on play-driven learning- Built and maintained partnerships with schools, libraries, and community partners through collaborative projects

Boston, Massachusetts

- Developed and facilitated hands-on, inquiry-based experiences for visitors to build a positive relationship with science- Hosted live presentations for the "Dogs! A Science Tail" exhibit and coached guest presenters on effective visitor communication- Designed and tested new program evaluation methods and standards with a focus on redefining success metrics- Maintained operation of the 'Hands-on Lab' space including technical support, volunteer management, and visitor engagement

Boston, Massachusetts

Managed product innovation and process development projects with stakeholders in R&D, QA, and Manufacturing

Ithaca, Ny

A nationally recognized leader in the field of experience-based learning, Cornell's Team and Leadership Center has provided programs for students and professionals ranging from short energizer sessions to multi-day trainings.- Designed and facilitated professional development programs for community, student, and industry-based organizations- Trained staff in effective communication, group dynamics, inquiry-based learning facilitation, and program development- Partnered with BOCES Regional Alternative School faculty to develop and deliver multi-day leadership retreat for students

Ithaca, New York

- Worked with students to build confidence, independence, and technical skills through personalized instruction- Trained, mentored, and supported instructional staff each semester in program development and teaching best practices