Andrew Child
Radford,VA
Summary
I give back to my community by volunteering as much as possible. I am active in Scouting and other public outreach programs. My main passions are teaching the populace that they have an impact on the environment and to help educate people in as many topics as possible to slow the spread of misinformation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scoutcraft Director
Camp Catoctin BSA
Thurmont, MD
09.2021 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Primary Teaching Assistant
Mine, Me, & Us Montessori School
Blacksburg, VA
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting in lesson planning and material preparation.
- Organized educational activities that promoted student engagement and cooperative learning.
- Implemented individualized support strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Mentored new assistants, providing guidance on best practices for classroom support and management.
- Evaluated and reported on student behavior, contributing to tailored intervention plans for at-risk students.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling learners to improve academic performance and overall comprehension of materials.
- Strengthened literacy skills by implementing guided reading activities, small group instruction, and phonics lessons.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Naturalist Instructor
Frederick County Parks And Recreation, Maryland
Walkersville, MD
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Promoted conservation strategies to different community and youth groups.
- Teamed on delivery of informative educational programs on area history, geological environment, and wildlife.
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
- Planned highly engaging outdoor recreation and environment education programs for on-site and off-site delivery.
- Provided age-appropriate interpretive programs for children enrolled in day camps and nature education programs.
- Conducted story time and other programs for visitors and school groups.
- Created spreadsheets to track visitors, animal activities, environmental conditions, and other key metrics.
- Increased awareness of local ecosystems by conducting guided nature walks and presentations for park visitors.
- Assisted with grant writing efforts to secure funding for park projects, including habitat restoration and educational programming.
- Managed the park's native plant nursery, propagating plants for use in habitat restoration projects or educational activities at the nature center.
- Provided technical assistance to other staff members on matters related to ecology, biodiversity conservation, or invasive species management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on ecological trends, best practices, and emerging issues in natural resources management.
Market Manager
Pryor's Orchard
Thurmont, MD
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Drove customer satisfaction improvements through the implementation of effective feedback mechanisms and prompt issue resolution.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the team through motivational leadership techniques and ongoing skill development opportunities.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by pursuing new business.
- Enhanced product offerings by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify gaps in the market.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Geology
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2023
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Project Management
- Event Planning
- Group Activities
- Remote sensing
- Group Presentations
- Environmental education
- Population Dynamics
- Habitat Restoration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Primary Teaching Assistant
Mine, Me, & Us Montessori School
11.2024 - 09.2025
Naturalist Instructor
Frederick County Parks And Recreation, Maryland
09.2023 - 09.2024
Scoutcraft Director
Camp Catoctin BSA
09.2021 - Current
Market Manager
Pryor's Orchard
03.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Geology
Radford University