Nic Grant Email and Phone Number

Class teacher 2018-2020Computing and Forest School teacher 2020-2022Class Teacher, Computing Lead, Forest School Lead 2020-Present

Internship with the US National Park Service International Volunteers in Parks programme at a non-for-profit residential educational facility in The Indiana Dunes National LakeshoreEnvironmental Education:• Developed and presented a variety of educational programs in environmental science, cultural history, resource stewardship and team building, primarily for young people aged 8-21• Led workshops for Science Olympiad; a national middle school (ages 11-14) team based STEM tournament. Used strong organisational skills to provide personal coaching, knowledge, educational materials and formulating competitive strategies.Marketing and Business Development: • Improved marketing, communications, outreach programmes to enhance the centre and its strong reputation • Personally managed and enhancing the social media presence to drive uptake resulting in greater awareness and increased visitor numbersLeadership and Supervision:• Used leadership skills to guide day long educational hikes in national park setting, using interpretation talent to maintain attention and interest • Assisted in recruitment processes and independently trained and mentored new staff and volunteers Administration and Communication: • Liaised with teachers and parents via email, telephone and in person and adapted my communication style, to fully achieve expected education goals • Assisted in broad administration duties including minute taking, data entry and report writing