Alexander Guzman
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Results-driven outdoor educator with a strong background in curriculum development and group management. Skilled in training and evaluating staff while delivering impactful programs that encourage student engagement and critical thinking. Ready to enhance learning experiences in diverse educational settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outdoor Educator
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Watsonville, California
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated an activity oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum in science field study to diverse fifth and sixth grade students in a camp setting.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated high school Cabin Leaders.
- Conducted evening programs.
Head Counselor
Kennolyn Camps
Soquel, California
05.2025 - 08.2026
- Plan and manage morning cohort meetings and as needed in-service training.
- Offer to lead activities for staff for the purpose of providing a model to follow, proper instruction, to teach games, or simply to provide a needed break.
- Observe and evaluate all Group Counselors, seeking ways to improve their relations with campers and with fellow staff.
Program Coordinator
Kennolyn Camps
Soquel, California
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Create activity matrix and assign groups to their schedules each session.
- Ensure all activity areas are set up correctly, well supplied, and operating smoothly.
- Create and assign staff chores to help clean up and set up camp daily and each session.
Counselor
Kennolyn Camps
Soquel, California
05.2022 - 2024
- Supervise youth and present positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants.
- Lead activities, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05-2023
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Activity facilitation
- Team leadership
- Group management
- Critical thinking
- Public speaking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Wilderness First Aid Training
Timeline
Head Counselor
Kennolyn Camps
05.2025 - 08.2026
Program Coordinator
Kennolyn Camps
05.2024 - 08.2024
Outdoor Educator
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
08.2023 - Current
Counselor
Kennolyn Camps
05.2022 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
California State University, Channel Islands