Josie Silver

Experience

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  Eagle's Nest Foundation

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Wilderness Instructor/ Counselor

  -Supervised and taught a variety of wilderness classes to children ages 6-17-Guided multiple hikes, overnight trips, & outdoor excursions in Pisgah National Forest-Created a risk management plan, menu, & route plan for a 6 day backpacking trip for campers ages 12-14-Organized special events for all-camp activities-Oversaw a cabin of 5-10 young girls as the Head Cabin Counselor

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  Hope for Horses Equine Rescue

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Barn Assistant

  -Assisted with horse care-Volunteered at rescue events-Fed 15+ horses and animals during each feed shift

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  UNC Asheville

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

  -Organized all program marketing for the Outdoor Program at UNCA. -Filmed and edited videos used for promotion of the program-Design weekly emails and trip fliers-Planned events such as film nights, workshops, and special activities-Lead wilderness trips such as 2014 pre-rendezblue Backpacking -Conducted tours of the UNC Asheville Campus-Hosted overnight students -Served as a source of information for prospective students on tours and at admissions events-Wrote blog posts about the UNC Asheville experience -Created educational presentations on health topics to present to students -Organized events for the promotion of student health-Met weekly with the school health promotion coordinators-Gave feedback for the center's outreach programs

  • Marketing Supervisor/ Trip Leader

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Campus Ambassador

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Health and Counseling Intern

    Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
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  Smithsonian Institution

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Education Intern at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

  -Planned 4 weeklong daycamps for children ages 3-11-Designed materials for volunteer outreach-Created videos for showcasing the education center and SERC internships-Taught a variety of school groups about the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem (plankton, oysters, seining, etc. )

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  Memorial International School Tirana

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Elementary School Teacher

  - Tailored all core subject area lesson to specific students’ native language and English fluency level- Organized school initiatives like the Spelling Bee and the International Fair- Utilized the Cambridge curriculum and key stage 4 materials for all instruction

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  Cesar Chavez Academy

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Elementary School Teacher

  -Received over $5,000 in grant funding for a variety of program such as science field trips, pottery classes, and opera performances in addition to community outreach projects conducted in class- Organized the first STEM Festival for the school as well as the Valentine’s Dance- Led grade level science initiatives such as chicken incubation- Collaborated with 15 outside organizations on classroom initiatives- Taught 26 students for all core subjects and created lessons that addressed their needs both for ESL scaffolding and Special Education adaptations Minder weergeven

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  University of Michigan

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Dow Innovation Teacher Fellowship Intern

  - Created monthly resource emails for all fellows in the program- Adapted a Michigan Sustainability Case about climate change for use in the K-12 classroom- Collaborated with teachers to assess their lesson plans and provide more sustainability resources that they can integrate into their classroom

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  Graham Sustainability Institute

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Dow Sustainability Fellow

  - Collaborated as a member of an interdisciplinary team of master's students to create a feasibility plan for Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation in Detroit- Developed environmental education lesson plans for Bailey Park

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  University of Michigan Ginsberg Center

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  America Reads Graduate Assistant

  - Assisted in planning presentations around literacy, student engagement, and educational equity.- Supervised tutors and gave feedback on lesson plans and sessions with students.- Developed monthly literacy presentations with America Reads team.

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  University of Michigan

  Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

  Graduate Student Instructor

  - Led three weekly discussion sections for 75+ students- Co-created weekly tests, assignments, and presentations with the Psych 111 Teaching team- Graded weekly tests, writing assignments, and hold office hours for student concerns- Received positive ratings from students for teaching style and accessibility.

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  Detroit Public Schools Community District

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Elementary School Teacher at Durfee Elementary-Middle School

  -Utilized Eureka math materials as well as EL Education Literacy materials in daily lessons. - Delivered virtual instruction with tailored physical materials during school closings. - Engaged students and outside partners through hands-on learning opportunities such as chicken incubation and bee hive exploration.

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  Detroit Public Schools Community District

  Aug 2022 - now

  Elementary Montessori Guide

  - Tailors instruction across disciplines for students in grades 1st-3rd.- Obtains grants to further school initiatives such as the revitalization of our school library.- Raised 53k in outside funding through building an alumni network to support the re-establishment of the school library- Collaborates with community non-profits and universities to create high quality learning experiences for students.