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Seattle, WA, US

Newton, Massachusetts, US

• Develop and maintain relationships with families and education partners to best serve the needs of children and school community.
• Create systems to streamline center administrative tasks which allows administration to provide additional support for staff and students.
• Maintain accurate and updated student files in compliance with Washington Administrative Code.
• Partner with teachers and support staff to develop curriculum and classroom experiences centered on student needs.

Seattle, WA, US

• Lead diverse groups of all ages through ground based initiatives, as well as high and low elements with the goal of improved teamwork, communication, and group trust.
• Plan and facilitate activities to increase teamwork, cooperation, communication, and personal growth among youth.
• Lead groups through high and low initiatives which encourage individual growth and confidence.
• Participate in trainings on industry best practices around safety, group development, and organizational policies and procedures.

Portland, Oregon, US

• Lead diverse groups of all ages through ground based initiatives, as well as high and low elements with the goal of improved teamwork, communication, and group trust.
• Plan and facilitate activities to increase teamwork, cooperation, communication, and personal growth among youth.
• Lead groups through high and low initiatives which encourage individual growth and confidence.
• Participate in trainings on industry best practices around safety, group development, and organizational policies and procedures.

Salem, Oregon, US

• As the Camping Services Director, I oversaw all the aspects of camping programs within the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties. Responsibilities included complete oversight of Camp Greider (day camp) and Camp.
• Trained, mentored, and collaborated with camp directors at two different sites to have a unified vision for the camping department.
• Hired and supervised 60 summer staff members over two camps including training, and mentoring.
• Built and maintained community relationships with camp families, donors, and stake holders resulting in high-need campers filling 300 open enrollment spots.
• Improved camping facilities and programming in response to feedback from campers, staff, families, and invested stakeholders.
• Developed partnership with local Outdoor School and delivered environmental education programming to local elementary schools.

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

• Hired and coordinated 60 summer staff members including supervising, training, and mentoring.
• Developed and implemented new and existing programming to meet the needs of various ages and interests of participants.
• Led marketing and promotion of camp programming including brochures, social media, and events.
• Planned, managed, and operated within allocated budget of approximately $1 million.
• Coordinated and instructed challenge course training, facilitation, and team building initiatives.

Seattle, WA, US

• Led a team of youth development professionals focused on preparing children for successful transitions to their next level.
• Organized, led, and facilitated summer programming and logistics.
• Guided children in development of essential social and emotional skills.
• Planned play-based activities for a mixed age group of children to instill a desire for lifelong learning.

Spokane, WA, US

• Planned and facilitated activities to increase teamwork, cooperation, and communication through physical and mental tasks.
• Worked with groups to encourage individual growth and confidence through low and high elements.
• Successfully facilitated groups of wide age range and English language abilities.

Spokane, WA, US

• Planned daily activities to challenge and promote personal growth among youth.
• Coordinated, advised, instructed over 100 Junior Counselors in transition to leadership roles.
• Supervised children in a safe and fun wilderness setting.

• Promoted a sense of community and belonging to develop capable and confident young children.
• Prepared pre-kindergarten aged children for successful transition into kindergarten.
• Cared for, supervised, and supported children through their time at school.

Masters In Adventure Education, Outdoor Program Administration & Challenge Course Facilitation

Masters In Teaching, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biochemistry And History