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Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Supporting families and students to access resources and removing barriers to student's success in school.

Bellingham, Washington Area

Serve as advocate, resource, mediator, education policy expert, and facilitator to support the education of youth in foster care. Build relationships with community partners and school personnel Coach social workers and caregivers to support working with schools. Provide trainings for Treehouse staff, caregivers, and social workers. Knowledge of education laws, programs, and community resources. Responsible for reporting data to measure program effectiveness. Advanced knowledge of trauma informed education practice. Extensive training in racial equity and conflict resolution.

Greater Seattle Area

Education Manager:Manage the mountain bike skills education program offering beginner to advanced classes for adults, women's only and youth programs, including our MTB Dirt Camps (youth summer camps).Recruit, train, and schedule volunteer mountain bike instructors.Manage Youth Program Coordinator and oversee coaches and assistant coaches for MTB Dirt Camps.Develop annual program budget and coordinate scheduling with partnering agencies. Created Trail Access Program - providing mountain biking experiences for underserved youth. Secured grant funding to assist in sustainability of the program.Volunteer Manager:Coordinate work parties with large groups and corporate partners.Create additional opportunities for partners, groups, individuals, and corporations to volunteerIncrease awareness and promotion of volunteer programDevelop service learning and additional opportunities for youthIdentify needs, recruit, and manage volunteers at major events

Bainbridge Island, Wa

Explore on and off the IslandWood campus to investigate water systems, marine habitat, forests, ecosystems,and to simply have fun adventures! Taught 9-13 year olds.

Bainbridge Island, Wa

Taught environmental education lesson and concepts to 5-8 year olds in an after school outdoor education program.

Greeley, Co

Established multiple community outreach events to raise awareness and serve a broader audience.Coordinated volunteer groups up to 160 people; for projects, events, and trail maintenance.Educated public on the Trail’s mission, goals, and policies; including natural resource stewardship.Managed 21-mile recreational trail, including contracted maintenance, projects, and ADA audit. Developed budgets, work plans, presentations, agendas, and outreach materials.Maintained website, started social media presence as well as quarterly newsletters.Successful grant writing experience; partner on $5 million grant through GOCO.Partnered with local municipalities, Youth Conservation Corps., and community service work crews on trail projects.

Sedro Woolley, Wa

Patrolled climbing routes on Mount Baker to check route conditions and climber safety.Educated the public and climbers on Mt. Baker Wilderness policies and regulations.Completed trail maintenance and enhancement projects.Trail projects included removal of down trees, drainage improvements, and signage improvements.Worked with volunteer mountain stewards to educate public concerning Leave No Trace and stewardship principles.

Bellingham, Washington

Three years as Sales and Product Expert: trained and educated staff on sales techniques and product knowledge. Coordinated vendor product knowledge clinics for staff.Taught Leave No Trace clinics and activities to youth group sizes up to 150. Taught public outreach clinics, including Bike and Ski Maintenance, GPS Skills, Alpine Climbing, and Dutch Oven Cooking.Four years as certified bike and ski technician.

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Designed website, researched funding opportunities, developed local partnerships, and wrote grant proposals. Promoted the EcoTeach foundation and the projects of their community partners; such as a sea turtle reserve, a sustainable and educational farm, home stays, and indigenous cultures.

Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders about fish habitat, marine life, and natural history of the Pacific Northwest. Class sizes up to 30 students.

Bellingham, Washington Area

Facilitated and instructed various youth groups on high and low challenge course. Facilitated team building activities. Groups ranged in size from 5 – 20, ages 12 and older.

Mentored, lead, and counseled at-risk youth, ages 13-17Taught life, teamwork, and primitive skills in wilderness environmentOver one year as head instructor, trained over 20 counselorsPracticed and taught strict LNT principles

Master'S Degree, Education - Curriculum And Instruction; Nonprofit Management

In addition to completion of the IslandWood program, coursework included Multi-cultural Education, Foundations in Curriculum.

Graduate Certificate In Education For Environment And Community, Outdoor Education

Teach 4th-6th graders from the Seattle area school curriculum in a four day Outdoor Education program. Coursework included Curriculum.

Bachelor'S, Recreation Managment

Coursework included Management, Budget and Finance, Programming, Community Recreation, Outdoor Leadership, Evaluation, and Interpersonal.