Payton Reil Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

I am so excited to be starting my journey as a Student Advisor at the College Internship Program. I am so excited to help young adults with different learning abilities with their transition into the workforce and higher education. In this role, I hope to support students with problem solving, executive function learning, and self advocacy.

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The Smithsonian Digital Volunteers Program uses the talents of individuals to allow for accessibility of historical documents to the public and researchers. This program focuses on the transcription of records to create a digital library from the Smithsonian Archives. During my time working with the Smithsonian, I have aided in the work of 17 ongoing projects. My work includes;-Data entry focused on the archives of the Smithsonian, such as the Freedmen’s Bureau, Taxonomic writings, and… Show more The Smithsonian Digital Volunteers Program uses the talents of individuals to allow for accessibility of historical documents to the public and researchers. This program focuses on the transcription of records to create a digital library from the Smithsonian Archives. During my time working with the Smithsonian, I have aided in the work of 17 ongoing projects. My work includes;-Data entry focused on the archives of the Smithsonian, such as the Freedmen’s Bureau, Taxonomic writings, and previously classified documents. -Clarify possible errors in transcription for other volunteers and readers to have a better understanding of the text. -Review of documents emphasizing the editing process to ensure proper transcription. Show less

San Ramon, California, United States

I am pleased to announce my new employment with Right at School as one of their program managers. I'm so grateful and excited for this opportunity to grow and learn more about being a leader. My current responsibility and contributions include;- Implementation of curriculum for Elementary school students in the San Ramon Valley School District-Creation of system processes to help create an atmosphere of learning and support. -Collaboration with school administration to provide… Show more I am pleased to announce my new employment with Right at School as one of their program managers. I'm so grateful and excited for this opportunity to grow and learn more about being a leader. My current responsibility and contributions include;- Implementation of curriculum for Elementary school students in the San Ramon Valley School District-Creation of system processes to help create an atmosphere of learning and support. -Collaboration with school administration to provide more detailed student support when applicable. -Management of Educators in the program and support in potential crises. -Relationship building and instruction for support at several different sites in the district. -Support the Area Manager with administration and snack purchasing for 22 schools. - Creation of summer curriculum, and communication with various outside supports for our summer program. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

I'm pleased to announce that I will begin working at Real Options for City Kids. In this role, I will work with elementary and middle school children to help facilitate outdoor educational trips, and classes.In this position I worked in the Social and Wellness department at El Dorado Elementary as a Social Work Specialist, as well as an afterschool instructor at El Dorado Elementary, Visitacion Valley Elementary, and Visitacion Valley Middle School. My work consisted of but was not… Show more I'm pleased to announce that I will begin working at Real Options for City Kids. In this role, I will work with elementary and middle school children to help facilitate outdoor educational trips, and classes.In this position I worked in the Social and Wellness department at El Dorado Elementary as a Social Work Specialist, as well as an afterschool instructor at El Dorado Elementary, Visitacion Valley Elementary, and Visitacion Valley Middle School. My work consisted of but was not limited to:- Social and Emotional classes for students in K-5th grade settings-Creation of a comprehensive curriculum for the Outdoor Education Department for the entire school year. -Logistical planning of afterschool field trips and support in weekend excursions for middle school students. -Implementation of three afterschool clubs, Nature Scouts and the use of my curriculum. -Matinence and husbandry of three large industrial gardens. -Collaboration with each site in order to provide educational classes and support in other afterschool events. Show less

Santa Cruz, California, United States

I am pleased to announce I have accepted a job at Kennolyn Camps as their Animal Care Coordinator. In this role, I hope to accomplish many different objectives such as the facilitation of animal care for domestic livestock, education of children about wildlife in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the operation of animal services at Kennolyn Camps. I look forward to working here as it combines my passion for education through experiences.

Moraga, California, United States

At Saint Mary's, students take four years of Socratic Seminar, which allows them to explore literature and art through topics such as history, philosophy, science, politics, and much more. Through these texts, we are encouraged to look at how Western Civilization shapes our perception. Readings include Dante, Aristotle, Plato, Malcolm X, Achebe, and Tony Kushner. The Seminar Co-Lead program selects students through a nomination and interview process, and then matches students to a Seminar… Show more At Saint Mary's, students take four years of Socratic Seminar, which allows them to explore literature and art through topics such as history, philosophy, science, politics, and much more. Through these texts, we are encouraged to look at how Western Civilization shapes our perception. Readings include Dante, Aristotle, Plato, Malcolm X, Achebe, and Tony Kushner. The Seminar Co-Lead program selects students through a nomination and interview process, and then matches students to a Seminar faculty member to mentor and support them as a class facilitation co-lead. My responsibilities as a Seminar Co-Lead consist of, but are not limited to:-Reading and analyzing texts in order to facilitate class discussions. -Creation of discussions based on texts emphasizing the framings of the author’s own biases.-Meet with Seminar faculty to discuss the involvement of students, activities, and possible directions for facilitation. -Encourage and aid students in class discussions through office hours held on a weekly basis Show less

United States

Work collaboratively and independently to create increased communication and engagement on issues of sustainability to the Saint Mary’s campus community. I work closely with the Sustainability Director to support outreach efforts by developing creative and informative multimedia content to raise awareness about ongoing Sustainability projects and initiatives. Furthermore, I have worked to create events, develop and synthesize ways to integrate Environmental Justice and Equity into… Show more Work collaboratively and independently to create increased communication and engagement on issues of sustainability to the Saint Mary’s campus community. I work closely with the Sustainability Director to support outreach efforts by developing creative and informative multimedia content to raise awareness about ongoing Sustainability projects and initiatives. Furthermore, I have worked to create events, develop and synthesize ways to integrate Environmental Justice and Equity into students' lives. While creating events and multimedia infographics, I also manage the campus Free Store, where students are able to donate used and new items for the use of the student body. Through organizing, cleaning, and collaborating we distribute these gently used items to the student body. Show less

Moraga, California, United States

At Saint Mary’s Students are able to join and create student Organizations that allow them to specialize their interests into different topics they are passionate about. While many clubs are focused on specific major interests, Green Gaels encourage individuals of all backgrounds to find their connection to the Sustainability and Environmental Justice Movement. As President I have accomplished the following:-Empowered executive members to create and facilitate discussions with the… Show more At Saint Mary’s Students are able to join and create student Organizations that allow them to specialize their interests into different topics they are passionate about. While many clubs are focused on specific major interests, Green Gaels encourage individuals of all backgrounds to find their connection to the Sustainability and Environmental Justice Movement. As President I have accomplished the following:-Empowered executive members to create and facilitate discussions with the members of the club. -Refocused events to encourage personal growth in the Sustainability and Environmental Justice movements-Promotion of events through social media, by creating artwork and information packets to send to members of the club. -Facilitation of fundraising and training for the executive team. -Collaboration with different clubs to create eco-conscious events, such as Eco-Concerts, Art Shows, and Holiday events. -Project management for outreach and the creation of educational events. Show less

United States

College Station, Texas, United States

Working at Texas A&M University in the Ecology and Conservation Biology Department. I worked in Dr. Yorzinski's lab of Behavior Ecology, and accomplished the following:-Investigated complicated questions about light pollution and its effect on circadian rhythms. -Managed undergraduates in the lab while training them in coding, data collection, and research methods. -Troubleshoot issues regarding animal behavior, technology malfunctions, and environmental constraints. -Coding… Show more Working at Texas A&M University in the Ecology and Conservation Biology Department. I worked in Dr. Yorzinski's lab of Behavior Ecology, and accomplished the following:-Investigated complicated questions about light pollution and its effect on circadian rhythms. -Managed undergraduates in the lab while training them in coding, data collection, and research methods. -Troubleshoot issues regarding animal behavior, technology malfunctions, and environmental constraints. -Coding research and facilitation of coding for car headlights with Arduino board to simulate variant light pollution of cars passing. -Collected data about sleep patterns of Peafowl and created effort reports on progress with the research process.-Created Multimedia infographics about the research process and completed a thesis that was presented for the undergraduate facilities. Show less

Solve Climate by 2030 is an internship through Bard College in New York managed by the Graduate School of Sustainability, with Dr. Eban Goodstein and Dr. David Blockstein as advisors. This program uses social media and relations with school organizations to create curriculums to make the climate crisis into a class for all ages. During the spring, Solve Climate by 2030 hosts a worldwide teach-in with schools across the globe to focus on the Climate Crisis. During this program, I was awarded an… Show more Solve Climate by 2030 is an internship through Bard College in New York managed by the Graduate School of Sustainability, with Dr. Eban Goodstein and Dr. David Blockstein as advisors. This program uses social media and relations with school organizations to create curriculums to make the climate crisis into a class for all ages. During the spring, Solve Climate by 2030 hosts a worldwide teach-in with schools across the globe to focus on the Climate Crisis. During this program, I was awarded an outstanding leadership award for my dedication. As an intern, my responsibilities included;-Communicated through multimedia content the goals and visions of the Solve Climate by 2030,-Customized messages to individual consumers include location, age demographics, and lifestyle. -Analyzed the success of the outreach through data to create a growth plan for the events of the Solve Climate by 2030. -I evaluated the progress of my team's research, outreach, and programs through data entry and conversations with superiors. -Attended weekly meetings in which we communicated strategies, performed outreach, spoke with professionals in Environmental Justice, Renewable Energy, and Marketing. Show less

Moraga, California

Pioneer, California, United States

Camp Ritchie is a faith-based all-girls camp. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest, Camp Ritchie focuses on the connection to faith through nature. Camp counselors are tasked to create an atmosphere of growth to help girls develop wilderness skills and learn new activities. As a Camp counselor, I was able to accomplish;-Supervised groups of 30 students on hiking excursions. -Photography of all staff, volunteers, and campers to create albums. -Assisted in CPR Training and… Show more Camp Ritchie is a faith-based all-girls camp. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest, Camp Ritchie focuses on the connection to faith through nature. Camp counselors are tasked to create an atmosphere of growth to help girls develop wilderness skills and learn new activities. As a Camp counselor, I was able to accomplish;-Supervised groups of 30 students on hiking excursions. -Photography of all staff, volunteers, and campers to create albums. -Assisted in CPR Training and wilderness preparation. -Culinary skills to provide nutritious meals for 150 campers.-Interpersonal skills to work with different levels of abilities, interests, and ages. -Knowledge of the emergency mechanisms of the campsite and enforcement of safety.-Creation of educational activities and the facilitation of students discussions. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

As a Zoo Intern, I was able to complete and thrive in the program which consisted of but were not limited to these responsibilities;-Helping in day camps through the organization of games, lessons, and field trips throughout the park. -Supervising and directing students throughout activities to help fulfill the zoo’s mission of connecting people to nature through play. -Training other volunteers in animal handling, grounds maintenance, and leadership skills for camp and work… Show more As a Zoo Intern, I was able to complete and thrive in the program which consisted of but were not limited to these responsibilities;-Helping in day camps through the organization of games, lessons, and field trips throughout the park. -Supervising and directing students throughout activities to help fulfill the zoo’s mission of connecting people to nature through play. -Training other volunteers in animal handling, grounds maintenance, and leadership skills for camp and work throughout the zoo. -Creating stimulating enrichment for animals to help create a healthy environment. -Communicating to the public information about endangered species and the mission of the zoo’s work in species survival. -Handling a large variety of animals, such as reptiles, birds, amphibians, invertebrates, and small mammals. -Facilitating and creation of dynamic presentations about species from across the globe of the public, while handling animals to give real-life examples. -Assisting in the needs of the public, such as directions, lost children, and specific questions about the park. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Academic Antics is a charter-funded institution that focuses on creating connections with students to find their passion in education. Their program offers many different classes which focus on unique interests in combination with the core curriculum of California state schools. As a Teachers aide, I was able to work with teachers focusing on Shakespeare, California History, and Zoology for elementary to middle school students. During this work, my job allowed for the development of skills such… Show more Academic Antics is a charter-funded institution that focuses on creating connections with students to find their passion in education. Their program offers many different classes which focus on unique interests in combination with the core curriculum of California state schools. As a Teachers aide, I was able to work with teachers focusing on Shakespeare, California History, and Zoology for elementary to middle school students. During this work, my job allowed for the development of skills such as;-Creation of materials for class topics designated by the teachers-Office skills, such as copying, collating and cutting out class materials. -Communication of instructions, lessons, and ideas between teacher and students.-Provide interactive lessons based on zoology, Shakespeares' work, California history based on teacher’s instruction. -The motivation of students through gameplay, and music. -Handling of animals while instructing students on the animal’s specific physiology. -Adaption to the needs of the teacher in regards to lesson planning, and student's requests. Show less

San Jose, California, United States

Youth and Government is a program through the YMCA which facilitates school-aged students to understand the legislative process. Through weekly meetings, students prepare legislation that will go to conferences to be debated in the legislative houses. Each student has attributed a role based on space, elections, and desires during these conferences. Each bill from the delegations is debated at California’s state capital, and if passed, can go to the governor’s desk to be passed into law. As… Show more Youth and Government is a program through the YMCA which facilitates school-aged students to understand the legislative process. Through weekly meetings, students prepare legislation that will go to conferences to be debated in the legislative houses. Each student has attributed a role based on space, elections, and desires during these conferences. Each bill from the delegations is debated at California’s state capital, and if passed, can go to the governor’s desk to be passed into law. As Vice President for the Central Silicon Valley Delegation, I worked for the following accomplishments. -Trained delegates in public speaking skills, researched legislative processes and promoted an ethical work environment. -Wrote and created legislation accessible to students as examples of possible legislation for California State Law.-Analyzed proposed legislation, providing monetary insights and research methods to communicate cost-effectiveness. -Developed campaign strategies with students -Supervised the mock legislative process, which provided skills allowing 25 students the opportunity to speak at the State Capital. -Fundraising events to give access to more delegates. -Organization of bill debates, constitutional court cases, and national conventions during weekly meetings. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Studies

Higher National Diploma, 9-12

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Choir, Theater.