Eva Dagman
Summary
Reliable, adaptable and personable professional possessing extensive customer service experience, a diverse teaching background and passion for pottery. Strengths include exceptional communication, task prioritization, quick problem-solving, leadership, teaching to various audiences, professionalism and group management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
NatureBridge
Yosemite National Park, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Guide diverse groups of students on educational field days focusing on science investigations, team building, cultural history and stewardship projects
- Manage participants' emotional, physical and social safety while out on trail and applying appropriate risk management decisions
- Create lesson plans based on individual school's desired weekly outcomes while maintaining a high level of flexibility
- Participate in professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching environmental science.
CURRY VILLAGE SITE MANAGER
NatureBridge
Yosemite National Park, CA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained a high-level of professionalism while welcoming and orienting incoming schools to Curry Village
- Operated as exclusive point of contact for NatureBridge, communicating with group coordinators and chaperones throughout visit
- Collaborated effectively with park partners to streamline meal and lodging processes for participants
- Generated schedules and other operational tasks using Google Suite
- Demonstrated exceptional flexibility and adaptability when making independent decisions that supported programing
- Conducted interviews and trainings for new hires on the Operations team
- Provided first-aid and medical needs as needed to all participants
NATURALIST INTERN
SIERRA OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Sonora, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and led 3-hour educational and interpretive science programs to young learners
- Demonstrated flexibility with class material and planning during inclement weather
- Facilitated evening programs including dissection of owl pellets, songs and skits, night hike, and astronomy
CERAMICS TEACHER/ STUDIO TECHNICIAN
GOOD LIFE CERAMICS
Santa Cruz, CA
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Independently oversaw all studio operations (loading and unloading kilns, interacting with members, customer service, cash handling, organizing and cleaning studio materials and tools, and mixing and recycling clay)
- Led specialized 6-week classes in wheel-pottery for diverse participants
- Guided groups of 2-8 people in hand-building ceramics projects on weekend walk-in classes
ENGLISH TEACHER
EFFECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Chiang Mai, Thailand
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and taught private and small group courses to ages 3-65 (levels ranged from kindergarten to university)
- Created original lesson plans that included progress tests, speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and writing activities
- Prepared high-school level students for the IELTS (International University-Level English examination for migration, work, or study)
- Presented and conducted multiple workshops for local universities
CERAMICS COORDINATOR
KENNOLYN CAMPS
Soquel, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Independently supervised and coordinated the ceramics camp program
- Taught up to 7 classes per day - from beginning hand-building ceramics to advanced wheel throwing
- Trained current employees on proper teaching techniques and wheel pottery skills
- Spent 24 hours with 10-14 students for 1-2 weeks at a time; at times being their sole responsible adult
- Led and filled in for other camp activities as needed e.g., outdoor sports, campfire songs, and overnight camping experiences
Education
Wilderness First Responder Certification -
NOLS
Sausalito, CA01-2024
English as Foreign Language Certificate -
SEE TEFL
Chiang Mai, Thailand01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Geography
San Francisco State University
01-2014
University- Level Ceramics Courses -
De Anza College
01-2013
Skills
- Customer service
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Group management
- Friendly, positive attitude
Worktrade
Two months of work-trade completed in summer of 2024 at a busy new studio in Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Clay) in exchange for a free membership. Tasks included greeting customers, answering the phone, updating the whiteboard with pertinent information and up and coming classes, stewarding and organizing supplies and tools, cleaning, recycling clay, and assisting members.
Timeline
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
NatureBridge
09.2022 - Current
CURRY VILLAGE SITE MANAGER
NatureBridge
08.2022 - 06.2024
NATURALIST INTERN
SIERRA OUTDOOR SCHOOL
08.2021 - 06.2022
CERAMICS TEACHER/ STUDIO TECHNICIAN
GOOD LIFE CERAMICS
11.2020 - 07.2021
ENGLISH TEACHER
EFFECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
08.2018 - 12.2018
CERAMICS COORDINATOR
KENNOLYN CAMPS
06.2018 - 08.2018
Wilderness First Responder Certification -
NOLS
English as Foreign Language Certificate -
SEE TEFL
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Geography
San Francisco State University
University- Level Ceramics Courses -
De Anza College
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