Finlay Henderson

Highly motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Educator with a focus on building connections between children and nature. Efficient and experienced in creating and facilitating lesson plans for children in both outdoor and indoor environments. Experience working within a team but comfortable taking a leading role.

• Wiston Lodge Outdoor Development Centre, 01/2017 - 12/2019: Assisting instructors' facilitation of groups of children in outdoor activities.
• 1st Biggar Tinto Scout group, 01/2015 - 12/2018: Assisted troop leaders in creating and running programs and activities throughout the school year.
• Leadhills Narrow-gauge Railway, 01/2012 - 12/2014: Assisting with running of the train and maintenance of the tracks and sheds.

• Explorer Belt award 05/2017 - This required planning and completing an international expedition through Europe including route setting, accommodation and food. I completed this as part of a group of a team of 4.
• Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards 01/2015 -12//2019 - This involved organizing and completing a series of expeditions with increasing difficulty and with a different group of people each time. The Gold award required a weeks service voluntarily running programs for children at a local outdoor centre.

• Wilderness First Aid training - Expires 06/26
• CPR training - Expires 06/26
• Game of Logging training - Attained 06/24
• Certified Interpretive Guide training - Attained 06/23
• Licensed Level 2 Freelance Mountain Bike Guide - Attained 04/22
• NYS Driver's liscense

Josh Teeter - Environmental Educator                                                                                          Elijah Kruger - Environmental Educator 

josh.teeter@parks.ny.gov                                                                                                                +1585-329-7754  

+1607-341-5378

More references are available on request.