Danielle Purkey

Experience

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  White Oak Farm and Education Center

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Outdoor Education Intern

  At White Oak Farm and Education Center, I had an invaluable opportunity to engage in a sustainable, communal work environment while acquiring the necessary skills to grow healthy food accessible to the surrounding community. -Participated in all stages of organic crop cultivation, including soil preparation, propagation, harvest, and sold our produce at market.-Instructed preschool with an emphasis on experiential education-Acquired homesteading skills, including food preservation.

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  Nirman

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Teaching Fellow
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  Kalamazoo College

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Beeler Research Fellowship Recipient
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  Princeton in Asia

  Jun 2017 - May 2018

  Teaching Fellow at Dhamma Moli Buddhist Education Center

  -Lived in a Buddhist monastic community with over 50 nuns and participated in all aspects of daily life, including ceremonies, chanting and meditation -Developed relevant ESL curriculum and materials to prepare over 20 nuns for further studies abroad and to teach Buddhism internationally-Secured scholarships and admissions to International Buddhist Universities for 5 nuns-Temporarily ordained as a Buddhist nun to deepen knowledge of Buddhism and meditation.

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  The Pre-Collegiate Program of Yangon

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  Faculty Member

  -Designed and taught a year-long gender studies course for Myanmar students ages 16-20 preparing for undergraduate education at liberal arts college abroad-Supported and facilitated students as they developed a group project to promote gender equality in Myanmar Organized field trips and invited speakers to engage students on topics relating to gender studies, activism, and other issues affecting Myanmar and the world at large -Counseled students in applying for admission to colleges in the United States and Asia and assisted in securing funding and scholarships -Coordinated with other faculty members on curriculum development and other responsibilities Show less

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  Hawthorne Valley Association

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Experiential Education Intern

  -Developed a nuanced understanding of Waldorf Education and Biodynamic farming philosophy-Led farm and nature based learning activities with groups of 6-9 children, including baking bread, making cheese, hiking, and crafts-Responsible for the safety and well-being of students throughout their time at the farm and maintaining an enriching learning environment-Shared in daily animals and cleaning chores while living on Hawthorne Valley’s campus

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  The Pre-Collegiate Program of Yangon

  May 2021 - Nov 2022

  Director of Academcs

  The Pre-Collegiate Program of Yangon is a need-blind college preparation school with the mission of creating change in Myanmar. We provide students with the resources and support necessary to secure scholarships and acceptance to colleges and universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia while developing leadership capacitiy, writing, critical thinking, and civic engagement skills. As the Director of Academics, I facilitate all aspects of the program's academic curriculum and college counseling and placement programs. -Develop core curriculum and lead faculty and students in a rigorous 16 month liberal arts program-Direct students and faculty through all aspects of the college admissions process, including placement, preparation, and care.-Teach gender studies, college counseling, personal development, and academic development courses-Oversee and manage annual budget-Work together with the Pre-Collegiate Program of Yangon and Board of Trustees and Myanmar -Foundation for Analytic Education (MFAE) in the United States to raise program funding and advocate for PCP students-Recruit, hire, supervise and manage the faculty & developing academic staff-Ensure safety of students and staff in the midst of political instability Show less

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  Bard College at Simon's Rock

  Nov 2022 - now

  Associate Director of Admissions