Michelle Paster

• Delivered high-quality instruction across 100s of private, charter, and public school systems through partnerships with leading education organizations, including Franklin Educational Services, Academic Achievers, and Cross Country Education.

Private & Independent Schools:

• Curtis School: 62 K-5th students
• Harvard-Westlake School: 112 7th-9th grade students
• Mirman School
• Milken Community School
• New Roads School: 33 K-5th graders
• EF Education First (Redondo Beach, CA & Honolulu, HI): 100s of 16-30 yo
• OneSchool Global (Portland, OR): 7 3rd-5th grade students

Charter & Public Schools:

• New West Charter School: 108 6th-12th grade students
• Citizens of the World Charter Schools: 56 K-5th grade students
• Camino Nuevo Charter Academy: 78 K-5th STEM students
• Los Angeles Unified School District: 67 4th-6th grade STEM students

Key Contributions:

• Adapted 70/30 curriculum across diverse learning environments and 90 % of student needs
• Fostered 64 inclusive, engaging classroom experiences in 50 environs
• Built strong relationships with faculty, administrators, guardians, and students

• Led guided outdoor experiences with LA River Expeditions and Airbnb Experiences (“Kayaking the Los Angeles River”)
• Adventure 16 Store Employee aiding hundreds of customers with outdoor gear
• Coordinated and supported events connected to X Games in Canada
• Rock climbing instructor and snowboarding coach in Whistler, Canada
• Adaptive sports instructor with Move United in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Key Contributions:

• Designed and led safe, engaging outdoor programs for diverse skill levels
• Provided adaptive skiing instruction for individuals with disabilities
• Guided visually impaired participants on hiking and fishing excursions
• Promoted environmental stewardship and outdoor accessibility to hundreds of guests, increasing confidence by 80 percent

• Partnered with Keller Williams Realty on residential and client-facing initiatives for hundreds of clients
• Collaborated internationally with Whistler Real Estate Company for 30 ongoing clients

Key Contributions:

• Supported client engagement and property marketing strategies
• Facilitated cross-border business relationships
• Contributed to brand visibility and customer experience, increasing satisfaction rate by 80 percent
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Collaborated with leading media, nonprofit, and corporate clients:

• Righteous Conversations Project
• Women In Film
• American Film Institute
• PepsiCo
• American Express
• CalicoWorks / Danny Lee Productions
• Unleashed Productions

Publications & Features:

• Los Angeles Times
• Phoenix New Times
• OC Metro
• Festival Rag
• AfterParty Magazine
• International Documentary Association

Key Contributions:

• Produced multimedia storytelling across print, video, and digital platforms
• Managed client relationships and content strategy for 25 entities
• Covered cultural, entertainment, and social impact stories