Alexandra Beck

Alexandra beck

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location of Alexandra BeckLos Gatos, California, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Nonprofit Founder & Director | Educator | Animal Advocate

  • Education

    • Boston university

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree social studies education
  • Experience

    • Nestldown therapeutic riding center

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2013
      Founder

      Founded a non-profit organization to provide therapeutic horseback riding lesson for children with disabilities, including autism and cerebral palsy. Gained PATH (NARHA) certification for the site and worked with eight children in the first year. Developed the connections with local doctors, the volunteers, the site, and the horses to provide the lessons on a weekly basis for six-week sessions.

    • Nestldown llc

      Jun 2009 - Dec 2015

      ·Assist in the marketing, organization and planning of over 100 events per year, including weddings, business off-sites, and non-profit events.·Serve as a resource for potential clients, event coordinators, and new employees.·Knowledge and implementation of ADA requirements for a commercial business. ·Assist in the marketing, organization and planning of over 100 events per year, including weddings, business off-sites, and non-profit events.·Serve as a resource for potential clients, event coordinators, and new employees.

      • Events Director

        Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
      • Assistant Event Manager

        Jun 2009 - Jan 2013
    • Braintree high school

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Student-teacher, american history ii

      ·Completed 55 days of total classroom takeover and 150 hours of direct teaching. ·Planned and executed lessons and assessments for two classes of American History II, Juniors·Collaborated with special education teachers, counselors, and fellow teachers to improve teaching practices for specific students will special needs. Used PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Digication, Dreamweaver

    • Cristo rey san josé high school

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
      Program coordinator, corporate work study program

      - Developed and implemented student professional career development curriculum for high school students.- Lead summer professional training program designed for teenagers learning career and professional skills.- Taught lessons in resume writing, professional correspondence, handshakes, and professional conversation.- Built relationships with and responded to needs of supervisors managing student workers at Corporate/Nonprofit Partners.- Lead and implemented the logistics in organizing the day-to-day program administration, the student transportation operations, and the students' professional curriculum development.- Supported team with keeping accurate and up to date employment files and documentation. Experienced in successfully managing complex relationships with diverse stakeholders. Show less

    • Nestldown therapeutic riding center

      Jan 2018 - now
      Executive director

      Founder and Director of Nestldown Therapeutic Riding Center, 501c3. We providing horseback riding and horsemanship lessons to individuals with special needs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social studies teaching license

      State of massachusetts
      Jun 2012
    • Social science teaching license

      State of california
      Jan 2012