Stephanie Aragon

Experience

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  S.A.G.E (Student Association for Green Environments)

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  President and Founder

  I facilitated students at the University of Washington to develop ideas, stimulate awareness and promote environmental stewardship; this included running weekly meetings and developing projects.

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  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  I worked in the Office of Environmental Assessment to educate EPA program staff on climate change impacts projected for the Pacific Northwest and help them focus on their program-specific information needs.

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  International Living Future Institute

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  I provided program support for the Living Building Challenge (the world's most rigorous sustainable-design and construction standard) by assisting onsite webinars, running database reports, and contacting program ambassadors.

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  Woodland Park Zoo

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  Education Programs Instructor

  I present engaging programs, experiences and activities on zoo grounds. I handle and present a variety of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. I've supported a number of zoo programs, and worked as an instructor for both Overnight Adventures and Summer Camp. My position (and the Woodland Park Zoo) focuses on environmental education and inspiring conservation action.

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  University of Washington

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2018

  Fiddleheads Forest School - Associate/ Lead Teacher

  I explore the natural world with students through age-appropriate lessons and activities. At Fiddleheads we aim to foster a sense of wonder, and to provide room for possibility through a child-driven curriculum. This dynamic environment fosters the development of self-regulation and a fundamental appreciation for the natural world.

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  Tiny Trees Preschool

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Lead Teacher

  I teach and develop curriculum, incorporate anti-bias curriculum, and assess students, while mentoring staff and volunteers.I am the most senior educator on-site at my outdoor classroom. I work closely with our director of education, regional manager, team of coordinators, curriculum coaches, and fellow teachers.

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  The Perkins School

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Lead Teacher
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  TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Sept 2021 - now

  5th Grade Teacher