Connor Lee

Experience

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  Garfield High School - Seattle Public Schools

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Peer Environmental Educator through GHS Post

  Taught stewardship, teamwork, orienteering, survival skills, forest & desert ecology, kayakingDeveloped/taught sagebrush steppe ecology curriculum for 5-day trip to Sun Lakes State ParkMaintained program gear, performed program development & community relations work

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Day Camp Counselor, YMCA Camp Orkila
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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Cabin Counselor, YMCA Camp Orkila
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  Oberlin College

  Sept 2005 - May 2009

  •Built safe, enjoyable, and educational residential communities•Responded to mental and physical health emergencies•Trained peers in communication and dispute resolution techniques•Served on Student Staff Steering Committee (3 years)•Developed and implemented Sustainability Theme Housing Wing within the First Year Experience cluster•Planned and implemented town-wide Community Sustainability Weekend coordinating with local government, public schools, community and student organizations, out-of-state presenters and workshop leaders, & many academic and administrative college departments•Planned and implemented sustainability-themed documentary film festival coordinating with local community groups, and several academic and administrative college departments Show less

  • Swim Instructor

    Sept 2007 - May 2009

  • College Instructor

    Jan 2007 - May 2009

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2006 - May 2009

  • Lifeguard

    Feb 2006 - May 2009

  • Bread Maker

    Sept 2005 - Dec 2008
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  Collaborative for Health and Environment - Washington

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Intern, Research and Information Working Group

  Assisted with the development of an online 'clearinghouse' on scientific information on health and environmental quality in Washington State

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  Wikimedia Foundation

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Administrator

  •Content licensing, copyright violation monitoring, sending DMCA takedown notifications•Counter-vandalism and site security•User support through email, forum, & live chat•Dispute resolution

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Lifeguard, E. Madison YMCA
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  University of Washington

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2006

  Instructional Camp Assistant, NOAA Science Day Camp through Washington Sea Grant

  The camp was established in 2003 through a partnership between Washington Sea Grant and NOAA’s Western Regional Center in Seattle. Held at NOAA’s Seattle facility at Sand Point, this week long camp is an opportunity for seventh and eighth graders to explore earth and ocean sciences and potential science careers through hands-on activities emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. I assisted a middle school teacher in teaching and supervising exploratory learning of marine and oceanographic sciences at the NOAA facility. Show less

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  Common Ground, The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Lifeguard for Earth Camp
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  Fairchild Dining Cooperative

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Cleanliness & Maintenance Coordinator; People Coordinator

  I trained the membership of the 65 person cooperative in health code and supervised ongoing compliance, doing audits of cooking and cleaning shifts, coordinating equipment maintenance, and other logistical management duties.

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  The University of Georgia

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

  Environmental Educator at Wahsega 4-H Center

  •lead students in 3rd to 8th grade in multidisciplinary classes•subjects including life and earth science, survival skills, team building, high- and low-ropes challenge courses, & living history•care for animals in herpetology and entomology lab•adult ropes course facilitation•grounds and facility maintenance

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  Central Cinema

  Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

  Prep Cook, Server, Dishwasher

  Plated and served dishes from entree to dessert.Poured and pulled drinks.Prepared soups and salads.Made dough and assorted other sub-chef cooking duties.Washed dishes and other janitorial duties.

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  Camp Highland Outdoor Science School

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  Environmental Educator

  Teaching a dozen outdoor adventure and environmental classes to 5th & 6th graders in a residential setting situated in the high desert mountains of Southern California.Alpine Tower, rock wall, archery, and canoeing facilitationSite MaintenanceOrienteering Course creation

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  YMCA Camp Orkila of YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Trip Leader, Leadership Development Institute and Expeditions

  Design and delivery of two-week leadership workshop curriculum for high school studentsLead sea kayak and backpacking expeditions for high school and middle school studentsDesign and delivery of pre-orientation sea kayak trip for incoming college studentsMaintain equipment for sea kayak and backpacking program

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  Fund for the Public Interest

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2012

  Citizen Outreach Canvass Director

  Organizing grassroots political campaigns, generating political pressure, building public support, and fundraising for environmental and social justice issues with progressive non-profits such as Environment Washington, the Human Rights Campaign, and WashPIRG.Responsibilities included:-recruiting, hiring, training, and managing up to 30 staff-developing and implementing media outreach and visibility campaigns, including running press conferences and public events-scouting locations and negotiating lease terms for a new office-developing messaging and packaging of new campaigns-accounting and payroll administration-managing several hundred thousand dollar budget-canvassing Show less

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Outdoor Environmental Educator, YMCA Camp Orkila

  Classes: Archery, Boating, Campfire, geodesic Dome construction, Evapotranspiration, Forest investigation, Gaga ball, Hiking, J-Pod orcas, Kayaking, Low ropes and team building, Marine invertebrates, Night watchers, Outdoor living skills, Pond ecology, Rope bridge building, Salmon Ecology, Ultimate frisbee, Zipline and other high ropes, sea kayakingOther duties: Building and Trail maintenance, Values-based programming, Youth development, weekend conference group activity leader

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  YMCA Camp Orkila of YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Director, Outtrip Program and Expedition Logistics Coordinator

  Oversee gear and food depot for youth expedition programs of up to 4 weeksMaintenance of sailing, sea kayaking, and bicycle equipmentDevelopment of expedition nutrition programOrdering of food and suppliesOperating FM radio communications hubSupervision and support of trip leadersOn-call emergency responseTransport of participants, staff, gear, and rations via motor boat, mini-bus, truck, and large utility vehicles

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  High Trails Outdoor Science School

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Instructor, Field and Cabin

  Leading 5th and 6th graders on extended hikes the San Bernardino National Forest,Teaching them about natural science, social science, themselves, interaction with others, rock climbing, wilderness navigation, archery, and how to survive, enjoy, and love being in a non-urban environment,Facilitating evening programming, facilitating structured social development and community building in cabin setting, overnight supervision, and intervention in situations of abuse.

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  High Trails Outdoor Science School

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Head Cook/Kitchen Manager with teaching duties

  Maintaining high level of teaching technique, curriculum and ecosystem knowledge, and risk management and assessment (see earlier position) while also running the food service program. Run two-person kitchen and make hot meals for 200-250 people daily. Managing menus, dealing with dietary restrictions, training new assistants each week, keeping tabs on inventory, and making the weekly food orders makes for a fast-paced management position. I oversaw $250,000+ of food service income at 13% under budget and over 4.5/5 review average from clients. Show less

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  Point Reyes National Seashore Association

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Naturalist

  Lead wilderness backpacking trips for 9-17 year oldsTeach in and about the different ecosystems of Pt. Reyes Natl. Seashore (sandy beach, rocky shore, dune, salt marsh, prairie, pastoral land, primary and secondary forest)Lead campwide meals in the dining hall and evening programs such as campfireSupervise counselor staff

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  Ferry Beach Ecology School

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Educator

  Design and deliver ecology and social science curriculum to 7-17 year-olds in residential, day, and out reach programs in dune, sandy beach, rocky shore, forest, salt marsh, and coastal urban ecosystems. Act silly, write and perform educational song parodies, run a booth and outreach performance at Common Ground Country Fair, have fun

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  Camp Ocean Pines Inc

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Naturalist

  Design and deliver outdoor and environmental education curriculum to youth and adult groups in a variety of coastal ecosystemsFacilitate continuing education workshops on environmental education to classroom teachersGuide camping and sea kayaking tripsFacilitate individual and team challenge course elements and activitiesCaptive animal care (raptors and marine invertebrates)

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  IslandWood

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Urban School and Community Programs Educator

    Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Graduate Instructor

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Marketing Assistant & Photographer

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
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  University of Washington

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Elementary School Coordinator

  I manage staff responsible for over 170 elementary-age students enrolled in the UW's Summer Youth Program. I also manage the UW SYP volunteer program.

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  Seattle Public Schools

  Sept 2017 - now

  Special Education Paraprofessional