Manage the day-to-day operations of diverse certificate and degree programs, delivered in various formats, ensuring smooth implementation and high-quality student experiences.Prepared instructors for courses, providing guidance on system access, processes, and course expectations.Establish and maintain strong communication with stakeholders, including academic units, campus partners, and internal support teams to proactively address operational challenges.Support Osher… Show more Manage the day-to-day operations of diverse certificate and degree programs, delivered in various formats, ensuring smooth implementation and high-quality student experiences.Prepared instructors for courses, providing guidance on system access, processes, and course expectations.Establish and maintain strong communication with stakeholders, including academic units, campus partners, and internal support teams to proactively address operational challenges.Support Osher Lifelong Learning Institute through course and lecture moderation, providing support and assistance to students, and assisting with registration. Show less

Directly manage a team of 18 instructors, overseeing the delivery of engaging and educational experiences for groups of 96 students each week for the Woodland Park Zoo summer camps. Assisted with managing a total of 40 instructors working with 250 students per week. Train and support camp staff in the daily delivery of camp curriculum and program goals. Ensuring adherence to zoo and camp operational policies. Support camp staff through development opportunities, and conduct reflection… Show more Directly manage a team of 18 instructors, overseeing the delivery of engaging and educational experiences for groups of 96 students each week for the Woodland Park Zoo summer camps. Assisted with managing a total of 40 instructors working with 250 students per week. Train and support camp staff in the daily delivery of camp curriculum and program goals. Ensuring adherence to zoo and camp operational policies. Support camp staff through development opportunities, and conduct reflection activities to ensure instructors are effectively conveying curriculum.Provide supervision and behavior management for campers as needed, and mediate conflicts among families, campers, and instructors. Support zoo staff in cross-department programming and ensure clear communication with all involved.As supervisor, I led a highly successful camp season, achieving significantly higher camper and family satisfaction compared to the previous year and lower incidents. I implemented key improvements in program structure, staff training, and family communication, resulting in increased positive feedback and a notable improvement in overall camp experience. Show less

Manage Nature Vision Preschool through overseeing classroom management and preschool discipline, developing relationships with preschool families, conducting student assessments and conferences, and creating curriculum in collaboration with the Associate Teacher.Duties also include hosting tours of the preschool to prospective families, promoting and marketing the preschool through social media, supervising seven preschool substitutes, and sending a twice monthly newsletter. As… Show more Manage Nature Vision Preschool through overseeing classroom management and preschool discipline, developing relationships with preschool families, conducting student assessments and conferences, and creating curriculum in collaboration with the Associate Teacher.Duties also include hosting tours of the preschool to prospective families, promoting and marketing the preschool through social media, supervising seven preschool substitutes, and sending a twice monthly newsletter. As the Preschool Manager, I increased our retention rate of students to over 95% for consecutive school years. I expanded our community awareness by updating school branding and name, and overseeing our outreach through tabling events. I created a robust parent volunteer program that includes in-class opportunities and committees for school events. I collaborated with multiple community partners including the City of Redmond and Washington Conservation Corps. I managed our annual budget and insured the delivery of contractual commitments. Show less

Work together with the preschool director to plan weekly curriculum themes around the seasonal changes we observe in our park. Coordinate parent volunteers as well as plan class parties and events. Foster stewardship and responsibility for the environment, and preparing the students with basic skills in letters, numbers, shapes, and colors.

Presented inquiry-based outreach educational programs to elementary aged students on various environmental topics. Engaged students in hands on discovery and facilitate discussions about conservation. Ensured funder requirements were met and evaluated programs with pre and post evaluations of programs taught. Assisted with supply management for multiple curriculum programs.

Presented engaging programs and experiences for all ages utilizing developmentally appropriate practices that inspire conservation action. Monitored children and program set-up/take-down. Maintained an environment aimed at the safety and well-being of program participants.

Taught groups of 14-16 children through structured play to develop curiosity and knowledge. Work with other teachers to develop a well balanced curriculum. Create weekly lesson plans that incorporate a variety of activities both for individuals and group activities, and update parents on child's learning and well-being.

Inspired and encouraged children to pursue further opportunities in science related fields by providing hands-on learning experiences in a safe and positive environment. Gave informal presentations to large groups about various animal exhibits and conservation topics. Promoted special events and activities around the aquarium. Performed marine animal husbandry duties, including feeding and cleaning of exhibits, and maintaining animal health records. Handled and presented a variety of… Show more Inspired and encouraged children to pursue further opportunities in science related fields by providing hands-on learning experiences in a safe and positive environment. Gave informal presentations to large groups about various animal exhibits and conservation topics. Promoted special events and activities around the aquarium. Performed marine animal husbandry duties, including feeding and cleaning of exhibits, and maintaining animal health records. Handled and presented a variety of invertebrate animals to guests, and supervised interactions. Show less

Performed taxidermy on various bird specimens (from song birds to hawks) to preserve them for educational uses by the Audubon Society. Assisted with taxidermy of large mammals (such as bears and deer) for commercial purposes. Work alongside a wildlife biologist with the Navy Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program to maintain areas around airport landing strips, decreasing the risk of a serious accident between wildlife and planes. Assisted with the cleaning and packaging of gray whale… Show more Performed taxidermy on various bird specimens (from song birds to hawks) to preserve them for educational uses by the Audubon Society. Assisted with taxidermy of large mammals (such as bears and deer) for commercial purposes. Work alongside a wildlife biologist with the Navy Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program to maintain areas around airport landing strips, decreasing the risk of a serious accident between wildlife and planes. Assisted with the cleaning and packaging of gray whale skeleton for shipment to the Smithsonian Museum. Show less