ABIGAIL BROWN
Kingston,NH
Summary
Outdoor Educator with 2 years of experience leading diverse adventure therapy programs for youth and adults. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, ensuring participant safety and engagement. Passionate about fostering personal growth and a love for nature through innovative and therapeutic outdoor activities. Eager to learn quickly, I prioritize punctuality and hard work, consistently meeting deadlines with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Live & Learn Day Care
Lee, NH
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Participated in training sessions and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
Field Guide
Summit Achievement
Stow, ME
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Led outdoor expeditions with mentally ill teenagers, ensuring participant safety and engagement, fostering teamwork and personal growth
- Worked closely with team members to develop and implement effective outdoor programs, improving participant outcomes
- Guided groups through challenging terrains, inspiring confidence and encouraging a love for nature and adventure
- Overcame mental health obstacles by fostering therapeutic approaches to help campers in need
- Guided campers in their daily activities such as morning/night routine, academics, expedition gear and food pack out, and expedition gear clean up
- Facilitated therapeutic group with campers and proved one-on-one check ins throughout the day
Personal Shopper
Walmart
Plymouth, NH
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Deliver personalized shopping services, enhancing customer satisfaction with tailored product recommendations and efficient service
- Execute precise order fulfillment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, contributing to a seamless and reliable shopping experience
- Work closely with team members to streamline operations and improve service delivery, fostering a collaborative environment
- Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, providing enthusiastic and knowledgeable support to enhance their shopping experience
Rock Climbing Instructor
Plymouth State University
Kingston, NH
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Lead rock climbing classes twice a week for an elderly lady with Parkinson's disease to use the benefits of rock climbing to help aid in her symptoms
- Fostered a supportive and engaging environment while ensuring safety and skill development
- Created and facilitated lesson plans based on her physical and emotional needs to effectively counteract her symptoms
- Maintain climbing equipment and safety protocols meticulously, reducing incidents and ensuring a safe, reliable climbing experience
- Develop creative climbing drills and activities, boosting participant engagement and improving skill retention
- Achieve high satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering effective, enjoyable climbing instruction and personalized feedback
Summer Camp Counselor / Rock Climbing & Hiking Instructor
Maine Arts Camp
Bethlehem, NH
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Led rock climbing and hiking activities, ensuring camper safety and engagement while fostering a love for the outdoors
- Guided campers through climbing and hiking challenges, boosting their confidence and teamwork skills
- Monitored and maintained climbing equipment, ensuring safety standards were met and preventing potential hazards
- Guided teenagers of ages 13 and 14 through daily tasks and chores to maintain hygiene and personal self care
- Eager to acquire new skills and knowledge, demonstrating punctuality and a strong work ethic in every task undertaken
Movie Theater Attendant
O'Neil Cinemas
Epping, NH
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted customers with ticket purchases and concessions, enhancing overall theater experience
- Managed theater cleanliness and maintenance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons
- Engaged with customers to recommend films and promotions, increasing concession sales and fostering a welcoming atmosphere
- Monitored and reported on inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and preventing shortages, which maintained seamless service delivery
Education
Adventure Education -
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2024
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management experience
- Creative lesson plans
- Visual supervision
- Gross motor skills
- Outdoor learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Risk management
- Organization
- Backcountry
- Knot Tying
- Navigation
- Empathy
- Dedication
- Communication
References
- Christian Bisson, Plymouth State University, cbisson1@plymouth.edu, 603-535-2676
- James Hannon, Plymouth State University, jhannon@plymouth.edu, 603-535-3488
- Craig Paiement, Plymouth State University, craig.paiement@plymouth.edu, 603-535-3489
- Anson McNaulty, Summit Achievement, ansonm@summitachievement.com, 603-370-7890
Personal Information
Age: 22
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Wilderness First Responder
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Live & Learn Day Care
08.2024 - 03.2025
Field Guide
Summit Achievement
05.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Camp Counselor / Rock Climbing & Hiking Instructor
Maine Arts Camp
05.2023 - 07.2023
Personal Shopper
Walmart
12.2022 - 05.2024
Rock Climbing Instructor
Plymouth State University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Movie Theater Attendant
O'Neil Cinemas
08.2018 - 05.2020
Adventure Education -
Plymouth State University
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