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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

St. Paul, Mn

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT/MANAGEMENTUnder supervision Course Director, collaborates to design and implement experiential education programs that are in line with VOBS mission and educational philosophy and are tailored to the particular student population or group.Teaches and utilizes conflict management & communication skills for groups and individualsBuilds and maintains rapport with diverse student groups SAFETY/JUDGEMENTSufficiently fit to participate in all activities of course with reserve energy to support studentsRole model safety and awareness during all course activities. Support physical and emotional safety of students and staff.Able to differentiate between personal and institutional standards. Understands and follows local operating procedures, safety policies and emergency procedures as outlined in the field staff manualAssess students’ ability and the hazards of conditions or activity to ensure all programs are safe and appropriate EXPEDITION SKILLSCompetency in expedition skills including canoeing, portaging, backpacking, campcraft, map and compass navigation, expedition logistics and decision-making, and ability to teach & model these skills to students.Can manage their personal needs and self-care without negatively impacting the student experienceAbility to lift, carry, and move upwards of 75 pounds, often with the help of another personAbility to participate in moderate to rigorous physical activity including, but not limited to, paddling, backpacking, running, carrying canoes overland, swimming, or rock climbing. High-output activity levels and outdoor exposure is varying weather conditions required, especially during emergency situations. INTERPERSONAL SKILLSProvide clear, effective and timely communication with co-instructor, Course Director and other staff.Ability to be flexible and positive in a dynamic, team-oriented work environment.Can adapt communication skills and techniques to environment and student population.

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Swannanoa, Nc

-Performed the duties of prep cook, line cook, baker, buffet service, and dishwasher when needed-Gained experience cooking vegan, gluten-free, and other allergen-sensitive recipes and common substitution practices-Trained in kitchen/knife safety, familiarity with ServSafe protocols and guidelines-Gained experience in the high-volume setting of a commercial kitchen

Swannanoa, Nc

-Acted as student leader in newly-established sub-team to coordinate, schedule, create content, lesson plans, and evaluative systems, and co-facilitated 10+ classroom seminars for first-year students-Provided high-quality 1:1 writing tutoring to peers from diverse departmental and writing backgrounds-Independently copy-edited and formatted student-submitted creative writing for use in the school's literary magazine publication using Adobe InDesign-Utilized scheduling software to create schedule of availability and book tutoring appointments

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Swannanoa, North Carolina

-Taught state-standard-compliant environmental science lessons to 3rd-grade classrooms throughout the Buncombe County School District-Evaluated and revised existent programming in a group setting to better serve Buncombe County Schools-Engaged in relationship-building with classroom teachers to ascertain best practices and fine-tune curriculum for individual classrooms

Minneapolis, Minnesota

-Trained in techniques of roasting coffee on a 1st-generation San Franciscan roaster-Roasted franchisee orders with and without supervision of the Wholesale Roaster-Packaged and shipped franchisee and customer orders on a strict daily timetable-Completed Dunn Brothers Roaster Training Module, 1st Level

Minneapolis, Minnesota

-Trained in basic barista skills, including customer service and register protocol, food/drink preparation and milk steaming, maintenance of standard par amounts, and food and drink safety

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Outdoor Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Writing