HANNAH AVIDON
Washington,D.C.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Educator
Teva Day School Program
09.2023 - Current
- Helped run 4-day outdoor education programs for Jewish Day Schools
- Led groups of 5th and 6th graders on explorations of the natural world
- Planned and facilitated activities, games, and creative practices to teach children Jewish ecological concepts
Outdoor Specialist
Ramah in the Rockies
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Wrote outdoor education lesson plans for 3rd-8th graders
- Taught lessons on firebuilding, shelter building, whittling, plant ecology, backpacking skills, etc
- Supervised 5th and 6th grade campers in their cabins
Farm Fellow
Adamah
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked on an organic farm daily; learned about soil health and techniques for planting, weeding, and harvesting
- Organized and led Kabbalat Shabbat and Avodat Lev services for the cohort
- Lived communally and shared household responsibilities
Counselor
Colvig Silver Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised middle-school campers constantly, including at night in their cabins
- Designed and ran daily activities for campers
- Led campers on three multi-day backpacking trips per 4-week session and taught them basic wilderness skills
Student
BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Backpacked for 40 days in the Colorado Rockies and learned Jewish natural values
- Learned to build fires, bearbag, cook on a camp stove, set up a tarp, filter water, and tie some basic knots
Nanny
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Planned daily activities including crafts, baking, and reading for a six-year-old and three-year-old
Counselor
CASA Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed six week camp curriculum for 15 Kindergarteners
- Supervised two younger counselors in training
- Wrote daily newsletter to parents to share curriculum
Intern
Organic Farm
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Shadowed workers to learn sustainable organic farming practices
Education
BA - Psychology, Sociology
Mount Holyoke College
06.2023
Skills
- Outdoor Education: agriculture, animal husbandry, wild crafting, wilderness skills, foraging
- Group Facilitation: songleading, discussion leading, group dynamics
- Computer: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Google applications, Zoom
- Crafts: guitar, crochet, spoken word poetry, pottery, storytelling
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified - American Red Cross
Timeline
Outdoor Specialist
Ramah in the Rockies
06.2024 - 08.2024
Environmental Educator
Teva Day School Program
09.2023 - Current
Farm Fellow
Adamah
06.2023 - 08.2023
Counselor
Colvig Silver Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student
BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nanny
06.2020 - 08.2020
Counselor
CASA Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
Organic Farm
05.2019 - 05.2019
BA - Psychology, Sociology
Mount Holyoke College
Similar Profiles
Delaney O'GradyDelaney O'Grady
Student Intern/Pre-School Student Teacher at Saddle River Day School-3s ProgramStudent Intern/Pre-School Student Teacher at Saddle River Day School-3s Program
Leslie AllenLeslie Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor at Plano Regional Day School Program for the DeafLicensed Professional Counselor at Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
AYSHA WOODARDAYSHA WOODARD
Assistant Teacher at Plano Regional Day School Program for the DeafAssistant Teacher at Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Nancia JeffriesNancia Jeffries
Traffic Control Officer at District Department Of Transportation, Washington, D.C.Traffic Control Officer at District Department Of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
ELLA L. MATTSONELLA L. MATTSON
Sales Associate at NahcottaSales Associate at Nahcotta