Professional Summary
10 years experience in outdoor Land/Sea education, community organizing, professional development, disability education, and intersectional Environmental Justice work.
Education
Environmental Studies and Education BA
Bates College (Lewiston, ME) GPA: 3.68
Environment and Community MA
Cal Poly Humboldt (Arcata, CA) GPA: 4.00
Work Experience
Program Manager: SeaForester/Interim Director: Earth Equity
Earth Equity - Northern California December 2022 to Present
Collaborate with Formerly incarcerated people to design CA's first Reentry Support and Ocean Care Cooperative
Assist facilitators, researchers, fellows, and other staff in supporting system impacted people
Cultivate community partnerships with kelp farmers, scholar-activists, reentry organizations, and policy makers
Design and implement workshops regarding Environmental Justice, ecological restoration, and cooperative development in prison and beyond
Fundraise via grants and donations to sustain programs and staff
Program Manager and Youth Coordinator
The Green Life Project - Oakland, CA May 2022 to July 2023
● Initiate and cultivate community partnerships with environmental justice organizations, youth groups, schools, and community centers throughout the Bay Area.
● Support a team of 7 formerly incarcerated educators in building environmental teaching skills, setting and achieving SMARTIE goals, facilitating youth programs, and reacclimating to independence.
● Design and deliver dynamic trauma-informed watershed education and environmental justice retreats to youth (ages 14-24) and formerly incarcerated community members on a monthly basis.
● Capture participant engagement data to ensure programmatic success as well as grant funding.
Garden Educator
Starr King Elementary School - San Francisco, CA August 2021 to June 2023
● Design and facilitate accessible standards based STEAM lessons for ~370 students ages 3 to 12 in alignment with NGSS, SEL, and common core standards.
● Establish strong communicative relationships with 19 classroom teachers in order to strengthen the Starr King community and meet specific academic and SEL goals.
● Steward an outdoor classroom including 12 raised beds populated with medicinal herbs, California native plants, and vegetables relevant to both Chinese culture and the African Diaspora.
● Provide feedback, support, and resources for peers in a city-wide garden education network.
School Programs Coordinator
Wave Hill Public Gardens - Bronx, NY September 2018 to July 2021
● Led Wave Hill’s school programming team in the design, refinement, and implementation of 12 STEAM focused field trip programs for NYC students grades preK-12.
● Coordinated & communicated with Office Manager as well as school and camp groups regarding scheduling, logistics, and access needs for field trip programs and tours.
● Created and facilitated seasonal Professional Development and Teacher Training events for 50 participants per session.
● Managed the growth and development of part time educators and interns to ensure engaging and inclusive programming for all students.
Executive Functioning Coach
Independent - Bronx, NY July 2020 to August 2021
● Met bi-weekly with clients to assist in planning of home, work, and school responsibilities.
● Crafted individuated plans for each client focusing on intrinsic motivation, organization, and self image.
● Communicated with families, medical providers, and educators to ensure client success.
● Provided encouragement and support as clients unpacked difficulty in building organizational skills.
Adjunct Conservation Educator
Wildlife Conservation Society - Bronx, NY January 2017 to August 2018
● Created school field trip programming and summer camp lesson plans for K-12 students which instill STEM skills and spark conservation action.
● Partnered with District 75 schools to develop and implement custom field trip experiences for Autistic learners, as well as to organize and lead a family day for 200+ members of the D75 community.
● Taught 13 different school field trip programs, led an average of 8 weeks of summer camp, and oversaw seasonal staff and volunteers to guarantee learning objectives were met.
● Handled and presented 20 unique species of tractable animals in daily school programs, weekend general audience programs, and camps.
Summer and Academic Education Fellow
Wildlife Conservation Society - Bronx, NY June 2014 to January 2017
● Designed and led a 3rd-5th grade winter camp with a focus on wildlife conservation and human impact through the lens of storytelling and oral tradition.
● Organized, facilitated, and promoted interest in 10 weeks of conservation summer camp activities including: tractable animal demonstrations, nature play, and bio fact exploration.
● Encouraged K-5 summer camp participants to develop a conservation ethic using guided inquiry, age appropriate exhibit interpretation, and positive reinforcement.
Assistant Teacher
Lewiston Public Schools - Lewiston, ME September 2013 to June 2016
● Designed and facilitated a 3 year experiential science curriculum for 12 students in Lewiston Alternative Middle School, differentiating lessons and projects based on IEP goals and accommodations as well as students' individual interests.
● Provided tailored assistance to English language learners, Autistic students, students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and students experiencing depression.
Research Assistant - Flatback Sea Turtle Project
James Cook University - QLD, Australia February 2015 to June 2015
● Performed animal husbandry responsibilities such as diet preparation and feeding as well as draining and scrubbing pools to ensure the survival of 25 juvenile flatback sea turtles.
● Assembled and adhered long range tracking devices to sea turtles before releasing them.
Assistant Wildlife Ranger
Billabong Wildlife Sanctuary - QLD, Australia February 2015 to June 2015
● Prepared and fed out diets including liquid formulas and food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of 25 unique animal species.
● Responded to questions from patrons, and provided information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities during education programs.
Special Skills and Certifications
PADI - Open Water Scuba Certification
Reflecting On Practice (Professional Learning Program) - Facilitator Certification
American Caregiver Association - At-Home Caregiver Certification