Mieko Henderson

Experience

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  Pioneer Bilingual Elementary

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Spanish Student Mentor

  - Tutor Kindergarten students in Spanish at a bilingual school- Review vocabulary and encourage speaking skills- Assist with reading and writing activities

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  Thorne Nature Experience

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Assistant Instructor

  - Guide school-aged children on hikes in the Front Range- Facilitate safe environments for integrating with nature

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  Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Landscape Management

  - Compile research regarding seed harvesting and cleaning methods- Facilitate greenhouse propagation of native medicinal plants

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  1st Green Colorado

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Landscape Designer

  Summer Internship- Consult with clients to determine landscaping goals- Design residential gardens- Estimate prices for contract consideration- Encourage sustainable landscaping practices

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  Mapleton Montessori School

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Product Designer

  - Research Montessori education and the psychology of learning- Create a unique learning aid to reinforce benchmark educational objectives alongside free play- Conduct usability testing to ensure accessible and engaging play across a range of children from ages 2-6

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  Sun Dog Scientific

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Visual UX Designer

  - Design recognizable logo and brand guidelines for consistency across platforms - Research accessible branding for UX Components - Prototype information architecture, wireframes, and mockups for intuitive user interfaces