Develop STEM based programing, coordinate with community partners to offer STEM based programing. Increase access to STEM. Manage Volunteers.

Inspected culverts throughout Oregon. Evaluated based on set curriculum. Also worked on writing and evaluating fish passage proposals.

Coordinated interpretive programing throughout all of Oregon State Parks. Developed programing and curriculum for other rangers to use.

Lead Interpretive Ranger and Evening Campground Ranger. Managed Volunteers and seasonal staff. Enforced rules and resolved disputes and conflicts. Created, developed, and presented interpretive programing on a weekly basis. Managed campground activities on a daily basis.

Lead Historic Garden Interpretive Ranger. Created and presented educational programs daily. Managed volunteers and community partners. Managed the historic heritage garden.

Taught swimming lessons and aqua aerobics for ages 3 to 65, coached a junior swim team, worked with kids of all backgrounds including various education levels and disabilities. Lifeguarded indoor, outdoor, and diving pools, along with splash pads and slide areas.

Adventure leadership certification level 1 trip leader; worked through the adventure club to lead and co-lead various trips for the OSU community, facilitated activities for developing friendships, confidence, and a greater comfort level with the outdoors. Developed leadership skills and worked on personal development through assisting the trip professors in taking classes for a weekend of climbing or other activities while facilitating the development of group dynamics and Leave No Trace (LNT)… Show more Adventure leadership certification level 1 trip leader; worked through the adventure club to lead and co-lead various trips for the OSU community, facilitated activities for developing friendships, confidence, and a greater comfort level with the outdoors. Developed leadership skills and worked on personal development through assisting the trip professors in taking classes for a weekend of climbing or other activities while facilitating the development of group dynamics and Leave No Trace (LNT) skills. Show less

Seasonal Lead Interpretive Ranger. Created and led evening programs nightly, coordinated volunteers and community partners. Developed education material.

Rented, cleaned, cataloged, and fixed outdoor gear. Taught community members how to size and use gear in addition to describing and teaching about suitable locations for outdoor activities. Learned and operated Rec-Track computer system.

High and low challenge course technician and facilitator for experiential education, instructed participants about gear, belayed participants, implemented safety procedures, created low course sequences to meet group defined goals, implemented problem solving activities to build better group dynamics, and created a safe learning environment.

Identified rangeland plants and mammals, placed transect lines, baited and set spring traps along trap lines, collected and recorded data prior to sorting and inputting the data in the lab, captured and tagged small mammals to identify species, sex and weight prior to release, traversed long distances on foot across arduous terrain and in extreme weather, operated All-Terrain Vehicles, worked and lived with a small team in a remote location under stressful environments.

Lead trips of varying sizes in paddle raft boats down the Mackenzie river, gave instructions on raft and river safety, properly cared for and hauled boats, entertained and educated group on the river ecosystem they were in.

Scheduled groups and activities, facilitated hikes, created and implemented safety procedures along with educational activities, supervised and worked in conjunction with other leaders to belay upwards of 30 girls a day. Was additionally a co-waterfront director; provided lifeguard duties, acted as a canoe instructor, pool manager, wetland specialist, and created and implemented safety procedures and educational activities.

Assessed how land fragmentation will affect the population genetics of plant species. Ran gels, PCR’s, amplified DNA, and prepared tissue samples.

Created lesson plans and report cards, explained participant progression to parents, taught basic gymnastic skills to various age groups of children, and forced rules and safety procedures.

Taught and presented to classrooms throughout Oregon about hummingbirds, including aspects on pollination and native flowering plants, and conducted research on local hummingbird migration patterns.