IvAnn Lee Garcia-Dickerson

As a Human Scale University, our mission is to provide an affordable and accessible education and form meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. https://www.coloradomesa.edu

• Taught Orienteering and Backpacking courses, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students.
• Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
• Managed course materials through an online learning management system for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.
• Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development.
• Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is the largest school district on the Western Slope of Colorado and the 14th largest school district in the state. Each day, nearly 2,800 employees serve 21,000 students in 47 of our schools & programs. https://www.d51schools.org/home

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

Colorado has always been on the frontier of homegrown, homemade and handcrafted. At the Ale House, it's in everything we do, from making our food to choosing our beer to mixing our cocktails, sourcing locally whenever we can. Alehousegj.com/

• Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner
• Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process
• Maintained tact, diplomacy, friendliness in fast-paced environments
• Have in-depth understanding of food industry, food preparations, and the appropriate beverage pairings to make recommendations to patrons
• Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons

The Outdoor Program is Colorado Mesa University's headquarters for outdoor adventure and education. We are a student-fee funded organization, whose purpose is to offer and promote affordable, safe and environmentally conscious outdoor trips. We also offer trainings and equipment rentals. www.coloradomesa.edu/outdoor-program/index.html

• Manage onsite facility and problem-solve costumer problems, conflicts, and issues
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers
• Provide excellent customer service in the office and in the wilderness
• Maintain a level head and create a supportive environment in the outdoors for participants
• Assist and perform pre- and post-trip logistics and administrative tasks
• Excellent time management and organization skills including developing, promoting, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of an Outdoor Program
• Have and understanding and adequate experience with small and large group leadership dynamics.

Eliminating the barriers to getting outside by providing fun, active, and educational outdoor experiences for youth and families in our community. thenatureconnection.net/

• Ensure the curriculum developed for all activities meets all organizational standards and criteria, while meeting the needs of participants from diverse populations
• Developing and implementing physically engaging activities, scheduling guest speakers from the community, planning repeatable field trip locations/contacts, and ensuring appropriate equipment is available
• Assist The Nature Connection staff with the development of evaluation criteria to effectively measure the success of the program delivery
• Ensure that outdoor program events, activities and staff meet quality, consistency, and safety guidelines
• Develop progressive and intentional programs directed towards provide opportunities encouraging youth, adults, and families to expand their outdoor experiences
• Help participants broaden their personal growth, enhance interpersonal relationships, and foster an appreciation of the natural environment