Rebecca Brokaw Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

• Developing camp curriculum that is both developmentally appropriate, but also engaging
• Interacting with camp parents and families at drop-off, pick-up, and camp open houses
• Leading local, place-based nature activities using the museum’s exhibits, collections, and grounds
• Teaching diverse learners ages 4 to 11 coming from different backgrounds and abilities
• Ensuring camper safety and engagement
• Supervising and mentoring high school aged Summer Camp counselors

Chicago, IL

• Recruiting a team of small group leaders
• Developing and overseeing an outreach campaign for small groups
• Supervising and training all small group leaders through regular meetings and trainings
• Overseeing and assessing the small group program, maintaining consistent accountability of leaders and records of participation
• Developing small group curriculum, engaging readings from scripture and discussion or reflection

Madison, Wisconsin

• Developing and leading daily hands-on garden, cooking and art activities with students, following best practices in the field of garden-based education
• Monitoring, documenting, and reporting on all activities including attendance, daily reflections, and student and volunteer participation
• Ensuring a safe, engaging, and healthy camp experience for participants
• Purchasing supplies as needed, within budget
• Interacting regularly with camp parents and guardians
• Directly supervising interns working in Day Camp program

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Develop activities that are engaging for the kids coming to the gardenConnect the lessons in the garden to the kids’ everyday livesMotivate students to participate in the activities through my enthusiasm for natureAdapt lesson plans and activities to changes in the interest of the kids and outside environment

Chicago, IL

• Researching current and successful tree giveaway program models
• Designing surveys to measure and track community involvement
• Archiving Openlands documents pertaining to its history and programs
• Collaborating with other departments to best engage the community in tree planting and maintenance
• Assessing data from community involvement surveys

Chicago, IL

• Develop weekly discussions centered around current issues from the perspective of faith
• Facilitate discussions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to contribute
• Collaborate with other offices to bring in other speakers and experts in the field

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Evaluated situations to best help customers
• Promoted teamwork and productivity through positive encouragement
• Reasoned with difficult customers to ensure their needs were met
• Communicated with and between customers and employees to ensure quality products were put out to customers