Work History

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Substitute Teacher

Keene School District

Sept. 2018- Jan. 2019

    • Managed classrooms in grade school through high school in multiple subjects

    • Followed lesson plans and teacher expectations

    • Left detailed reports for teachers to minimize stress upon their return

Garden Curator & Educator

C/S Wholesale Grocer’s

Organic Workplace Gardens Project

May 2018- Sept. 2018

    • Developed and implemented educational signage detailing various planting techniques

    • Designed, installed, and maintained education and demonstration garden plots

    • Developed, executed, and evaluated formal and non-formal education opportunities for adult learners

    • Over the course of the summer growing season, the demonstration garden yielded nearly 250 pounds of produce which was donated to the local food bank

Environmental

Educator

Bonnyvale Environmental

Education Center

Jan. 2018- Oct. 2018

    • Developed and executed camp, after-school, and school programs on winter and spring nature topics

    • Served as the naturalist for a teen nature photography course

    • Managed group dynamics of children ages 4-15 in group sizes of 2-16 children

Farm Manager

The Westmoreland

Garden Project

Feb. 2017- Dec. 2017

    • Increased growing and educational capacity of a one-acre fruit and vegetable garden

    • Led weekly volunteer work parties concerning various garden projects and educational themes

    • Practiced sustainable and organic garden techniques including IPM, soil health, permaculture, and crop selection

    • Grew over 1,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables which were donated to the local food pantry

    • Created the first site map and plant inventory list of the farm

Garden

Coordinator

Community Garden

Connections

Jan. 2017- Jun. 2018

    • Helped increase organization capacity and further educational mission

    • Collaborated with numerous partner organizations to achieve like-minded goals

    • Developed, executed, and evaluated programs and workshops on gardening topics for diverse audiences

Clerk

Clay’s Clothing Store

Jun. 2016- Jun. 2017

    • Open and closed the stored, made deposits, created displays, manned cash register, and unpacked new stock

    • Stay current with a large inventory to best serve customer needs

    • Respectfully and honestly aided customers on both exciting and somber occasions

Horticulture

Intern

Heritage Museums

and Gardens

Jun. 2014- Aug. 2014

    • Preserved a high standard of garden appearance when installing and maintaining exhibits

    • Maintained and repaired hand tools, gardening equipment, and greenhouse control unit; installed irrigation system

    • Led diverse groups of volunteers on gardening projects of varying scales

    • Took daily plant ID walks and toured other East Coast Botanic Gardens

Programs Manager

Cornell Community

Center Programs

Sept. 2013- May. 2016

    • Designed, executed, and evaluated educational programs, weekly, for local communities and students

    • Guided and inspired staff through professional development and taking ownership of projects

    • Collaborated with staff to develop multiple three-phase outreach and social media campaigns

    • Served as program lead for 2016 CornellCon, an event with over 45 volunteers and 36 partner organizations

Groundskeeper

Assistant

Kansas StateUniversity

Extension Experiment Station

Summer 2010

    • Maintained and cared for ornamental annual test fields and other exhibit gardens

    • Worked independently on projects including planting schemes, fence building, and species inventory