Seasoned Director of Experiential Education offering ten years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all program operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Experiential Education
Spring Street International School
09.2015 - Current
Developed and led fall backpacking trips, and May-term Experiential Education trips, including backpacking, sea kayaking, climbing, river rafting in the Pacific NW, China, Costa Rica, Nepal, Colombia
Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Bulk Food Manager
San Juan Island Food Co-op
01.2017 - 11.2020
Source and purchase bulk and grocery items for Co-op
Upgrade the bulk department and facilities
Coordinate/train department volunteers and staff.
Enforced company policies as established for company, store and department.
Took inventory and maintained other pertinent records.
San Juan County Fair Agriculture Exhibit Coordinator
San Juan County Fair & Fairgrounds
07.2016 - 08.2016
Coordinated the Agriculture Exhibit for the 2016 San Juan County Fair - creating displays that supported the theme, statistical data, arranging and scheduled presentation, promote local
Elementary and High School Teacher and Athletics Director
QSI Schools International-Yemen, China, and Belarus
08.2010 - 06.2015
Taught a variety of subjects to grades 5-12, including P.E, Health/Fitness, Math, Language Arts and Reading, History, and Science
Director of Athletics, coordinated the MSA committee on Health and Fitness, led the HS Speech and Debate team, coached Varsity Basketball and Junior Varsity Soccer and planned and led Experiential Education trips.
Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
High School Teacher
Maple Leaf International School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Taught PE to 10th-12th grades, Career and Life Planning 10 and 11, and Graduation Transitions 12
Director of Residential Life, Trip Leader
Spring Street International School (SSIS)
08.2008 - 07.2009
Developing and implemented a residential program for international students
Managed a $25,000 budget and Sourced wholesalers/local farmers for organic produce
Planned weekend programs, study hall, and wrote Student Residential Manual
Planned and led fall backpacking trips and a 28-day Experiential Education trip to Guatemala.
Director of Outdoor Education
Besant Hill School
08.2006 - 07.2008
Planned and implemented the fall backpacking trips
Head resident counsellor in the boys' dorm
Led 3-4 week long Experiential Education trips to Ecuador and Venezuela
Dean of Academics, Spanish Teacher & Department Head at Spring Street International School (SSIS)Dean of Academics, Spanish Teacher & Department Head at Spring Street International School (SSIS)