Paige Menton

Experience

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  Brooke Elementary School, Spring-Ford School District

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

  Classroom Teacher, Third Grade

  Conducted writing workshop and integrated writing across curriculum. Created and implemented lessons to foster problem-solving skills in all academic areas.Coordinated language arts projects with first grade partners. Emphasized building community through class projects. These included: publishing book reviews and school newspapers, crocheting scarves for homeless children, designing and selling treasure maps, and creating and selling math booklets.

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  Research for Action

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Research Assistant

  As member of two research teams, conducted evaluations of Reduced Class Size/Balanced Literacy Initiative in the School District of Philadelphia and of MicroSociety, a national school reform model. Designed interview protocols. Conducted classroom observations, interviews, and focus groups with students, teachers, and administrators. Analyzed data. Co-authored interim memos and final reports. Presented data to clients.

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Project Coordinator, Write On!, a program of the Kelly Writers House

  Designed after-school creative writing program for seventh grade students from Lea Elementary, as part of GEAR UP initiative. Recruited Penn student coaches. Created and implemented training for coaches. Supervised coaches. Organized three performances of student work. Redesigned program for 2001-2002 academic year as monthly writing workshops at the Kelly Writers House facilitated by local writers.

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  Pennypack Farm & Education Center

  Jan 2004 - Sept 2004

  Education Director

  Designed and conducted field trips for preschool and elementary age students. Coordinated and publicized speaker and community workshop series concerning issues of sustainable agriculture, farm policy, and sustainable living. Prepared and led seasonal activities for children in Pennypack Farm membership and local community.

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  Talking Stick Learning Center

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  Educator

  Planned lessons and conducted writing workshops for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. Organized publications and public readings of student work. Designed and taught courses in natural history, poetry, local history, and literature.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2016 - now

  Private Tutor
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  Flourtown Swim Club Summer Camp

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2022

  Garden Educator and Coordinator

  Design and implement sustainable gardening lessons to 200+ campers per week. Determine planting, weeding, and harvesting schedule. Deliver majority of produce harvested to local food pantry.

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  Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2022

  Environmental Educator

  Plan and teach lessons for weekly mentorship program at a local school. Help to organize Youth Climate Action Summit.

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  Gwynedd Friends Meeting

  Nov 2021 - now

  Land Manager
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  Journeywork

  Feb 2022 - now

  Founder and Executive Director