Responsible for creation and implementation of progressive split gender middle school with focus on experiential learning on the French Broad River and surrounding watershed, global understanding, and environmental stewardship.

•Taught Spanish and implemented sequential high school curriculum at middle school•Piloted French program and taught French for sixth grade students•Founded and directed Pura Vida International which provided extended trips to Costa Rica where students applied acquired foreign language skills, developed cultural awareness, participated in a home-stay experience, and completed a service project with the Peace Corps•Founded and directed the award-winning River Corps program which partners with a local non-profit to connect students to the French Broad river through experiential learning opportunities while mastering North Carolina standards, specifically in science and math•Directed Ski and Snowboard Club which provided outdoor recreation opportunities at local ski area for over 60 middle school students

·Created foreign language program and taught Spanish to grades 5-7·Co-instructed 7th grade Language Arts·Designed and implemented Outdoor Education program for Saturday School program·Co-planned and co-led extended end-of-year college tour and trip

-Taught Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL) in rural eastern North Carolina through the Teach for America program-Co-founded Speech and Debate Team which led a trip to Washington D.C. where students participated in an Urban Debate League competition

· Assisted with instruction for all grades at K-5 Elementary school as a Teaching Aide · Led weekly outdoor adventures for students on rivers and in the mountains

· Coached Speech and Debate Team at local high school which consistently placed in the top three places at statewide competitions

· Instructed at renowned Swiss canoe and kayak school while mastering Swiss-German language and experiencing local culture · Led week-long summer camps for local teenagers wanting to learn whitewater paddling skills

C0-founded small company that led extended whitewater trips throughout Northern Rockies and California for teenagers while instilling safety and leadership skills.

· Instructed clients in whitewater skills and led paddling trips throughout Yellowstone National Park· Directed and instructed whitewater program for local teenagers wanting to learn whitewater paddling skills

· Instructed and led extended whitewater paddling skills for campers while fulfilling counselor duties