Experience

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  Ymca of greater kansas city

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Counselor

  • Assisted in academic and recreational activities with children aged 5-11• Supervised classroom activities and engaged the children socially• Developed strong classroom management techniques• Conducted one on one tutoring with children ages 5- 11

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  Northeast pensacola ymca

  Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Site director

  • Managed and supervised a small after-school counseling staff • Worked closely with families, school districts, and other non-profit organizations • Coordinated and facilitated educational, physical, and mentally simulating activities for students aged 11-14 • Developed programing for summer camp sessions and facilitated in a safe space

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  Pensacola mess hall

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2019

  Educator

  • Facilitated outreach events in the community which fostered curiosity and the exploration of STEM activities through the development of age-appropriate outreach materials• Worked closely with local school districts and other non-profit organizations to expand science accessibility • Managed museum operations such as membership enrollment, volunteer communication, and office organization

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  University of west florida

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Researcher

  • Lead researcher on “Statistical Analysis of Coastal Morphology Beach Survey Techniques by Various Citizen Science Groups”• Surveyed a section of Pensacola’s beach profile using professional electronic surveying equipment • Conducted research on the accuracy and precision of an alternative beach profiling device and tested it to see if there was a variation among different citizen science data collector groups • Coordinated, trained, and assisted citizen science volunteers

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  Florida department of environmental protection

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Intern

  • Assisted in daily nursery operations which covered basic care for native plant species • Helped build oyster reefs to minimize beach erosion, participated in coastal clean-ups, and contributed to coastal restoration efforts• Aided in gathering in situ air and water quality data

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  Nasa develop

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Researcher

  • Acquired data acquisition skills from utilizing NASA Earth observations • Addressed environmental issues surrounding Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve by utilizing ArcSWAT an ArcGIS extension • Developed capacity in technical writing and visual representation aids

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  Poudre school district

  Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Substitute teacher

  • Maintained effective classroom management procedures and strategies• Worked cohesively with fellow instructors and administration to ensure a positive learning environment • Developed lesson plans for classroom instruction • Mentored students with diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds

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  University of northern colorado

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

  Graduate teaching assistant

  • Taught introductory Geology courses to undergraduate students • Assisted in the development of geology content such as lab materials, procedures, and schedules• Directed and mentored students in Geology and Environmental Science topics• Participated in continuous professional development seminars and bystander intervention training• Supervised research teams on sampling techniques, procedures, and overall project management skills

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  Ucar - the university corporation for atmospheric research

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Climate stories analyst

  • Analyzed climate story entries from visitors at the National Center for Atmospheric Research Museum in Boulder, Colorado to determine communal understanding of climate change• Coded and categorize entries based on climate data standards• Coordinated with fellow data analysts on project statuses, techniques, and climate card interpretations

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  Denver public schools

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  Substitute teacher

  • Maintained effective classroom management procedures and strategies• Developed lesson plans on short notice for classroom instruction • Mentored students with diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds• Fostered strong relationships with various schools in the district

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  Girls inc. of metro denver

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Stem coordinator

  • Developed and facilitated STEM-based programming for 1st – 12th grade with primary focus on 8th – 12th grade• Supported GIMD Elementary, Middle School, and High School Educators with the implementation of STEM classes • Researched and coordinated external program opportunities with STEM experts and community-based partners• Managed program logistics including volunteer communication for Eureka!, a 5-year STEM intensive program

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  City of aurora

  Apr 2023 - now

  Generation wild program coordinator

  • Manage Generation Wild Program including logistical items, budgeting, and scheduling• Coordinate with local nonprofit, school districts, and government organizations to provide environmental education and outdoor opportunities to marginalized communities in the Denver Metro area• Cultivate strong relationships with community members and external partners• Work with community members to remove barriers and increase accessibility to the outdoors• Develop an outdoor mental health and mindfulness program Show less

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  Front range community college

  Oct 2023 - now

  Student success coach

  • Coach students through the rigorous apprenticeship programs at FRCC• Develop informational graphics and training resources for faculty, staff, and student populations• Help students navigate the prior learning assessment (PLA) process