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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Il

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Currently researching and writing a master's thesis on historical sugar production and trade. Combining economic history and environmental studies, this thesis will examine the colonial history of our current global sugar production to better understand how sugarcane became the most produced crop by mass in the world, despite its well-known deletrious health effects.

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Facilitated interactive 1.5-hour review sessions weekly to support students in mastering climate science curriculum and analyzing scientific articles. Assisted in grading, planning presentations, and coordinating students and staff.

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Independently researched food waste data, policy and tech innovations to create update presentations. Synthesized large climate and sustainability reports and articles into succinct summaries. Studied specific case studies in sustainability and created presentations on important findings.

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Managed the donation/share room for on-campus housing throughout the semester and during move-in and move-out periodsCommunicated with students about campus sustainability and designed programing such as a campus clothes-swap

Conducted a full LCA on a team for a Canadian-based company's food product.Client liaison; co-authored and edited final report for submission to the client.Gave final presentations to the client and general audiences.

Nakuru, Kenya

Spent two weeks on-site working with our partners in the local school to advance the greenhouseoperation in a spirulina food-security projectPitched and coordinated a “family day” event to introduce families and local stakeholders to thespirulina project

Jackson, Wyoming, United States

Risk managed for 12 participants in the wilderness for five 7-10-day programs. Managed a budget for all trip expenses including food, transportation, activities and lodging.Facilitated discussions and team-building activities in groups of 12 middle school, high school and adult participants. Oversaw the well-being and personal development of all participants as well as the well-being of the group.Maintained the health and safety of 12 participants in the wilderness during five 10-day programs over the summer.

Wellington, New Zealand

Taught 10-20 one-on-one classes per week to students 3- 12 years old.Adapted pre-set company curriculum to student pace and educational needs Used TPR and props to teach effectively.

Wellington, New Zealand

Took orders in house, answered the phone, served food and cleaned/stocked the front of house independently Prioritized competing needs and requests to most efficiently and fairly run the front of house

Hong Kong Sar

Trained teams of 22 and 42 staff in outdoor facilitation technique, program activities and company harassment policyWas the primary representative for Dragonfly in the field and oversaw day-to-day operations during multi-day programsRan program preparatory and wrap-up meetings, nightly staff and teacher meetings, assisted staff with developing lesson plans and delivered feedback to staff Completed medical and evaluative paperwork

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Facilitated Mentor Group debriefs and GLA’s Leadership Activities nightly during 3, 2-week service-learning trips for groups of 11-23 high school students Ensured the safety of all participants during activities lead by local staff

Hong Kong Sar

Led groups of 12-25 students aged 8-17 in outdoor and cultural activities, such as sea kayaking, caving, hiking, rock climbing, biking, and community service; group discussions, and team building games for weekly programs of 2-6 days Facilitated group discussions and debriefs of 15-45 minutes throughout the day with a focus on increasing specific aspects of emotional intelligence among participants according to the 6 Seconds EQ model

Xi‘An, Shaanxi, China

Facilitated class activities and discussions in small groups and as a whole class as well as lectured with class sizes of 5-50 students between 6-8 classesDesigned weekly 90-minute lesson plans that taught vocabulary and phrases, had students discuss American and Chinese culture, and provided "real-world" listening practice through active, student-led activities and games

Walla Walla, Wa

Ran daily after-school programing for 55 elementary and 40-50 middle school students Designed curriculum and planned field trips for four programs weekly

Walla Walla, Wa

Whitman College

-Assigned and edited a 1400-1500 word story weekly-Produced one page of the weekly paper for 13 issues -Contributed to weekly budgeting meetings, production nights, and critiques with editing staff

Whitman College

-Worked independently on assigned research projects-Peer tutored resume and cover letter writing -Interacted with and assisted students who entered the office

Pacific Northwest Region

Organized groups of 10-12 participants and it's logistical needs for 3, 8-9 day trips in the backcountry and several day-tripsCompleted 3, 3-day leader trainings in the backcountry led by NOLS instructors covering topics of team-building, risk management, leadership styles and decision making strategies, wilderness first aid, navigation and gear repair

Whitman College

-Contributed to bi-weekly senates discussing campus issues -Contributed to weekly finance committee meetings: Discussed requests for ASWC funding by student groups; voted on use of ASWC funds

Walla Walla, Wa

Walla Walla, Washington

-Wrote for both daily and weekly publications-Pitched stories to editor-Self-directed deadlines and work hours

Walla Walla, Washington

Master Of Arts - Ma, Environmental Studies, 96

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC), Whitman Chorale, Whitman Chamber Singers, Outdoor Program.

Middle East Studies

Activities and Societies: Jerusalem Ambassadors

Chinese Language, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Chinese language partners, host family activities, guided travel around ChinaIntensive study of Chinese language.

High School, 4.1 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, TREE Club, Honor Choir, Chamber Orchestra