James Allen Jr

• Partnered with Watson and communities to nourish kids' health, education, and sense of belonging
• Serve alongside educators and school nutrition leaders to provide kids with nourishing meals, food education, and culturally affirming food experiences that celebrate and nurture the whole child
• Develop leaders, grow networks, and advocate for policy change in the service of every kid's health and wellbeing
• Build onsite interpretive gardens from ground up to teach children and staff how to grow, cultivate, harvest, and cook healthy food alternatives

Taught introductory, intermediate, and advanced pottery techniques to students in a maker space setting

• Conducted literature research for interpretive plans at McWane Science Center, which focused on understanding how to use best diversity, equity, and inclusion for audiences residing in underserved communities using science and best practices for interpretive media.

• Presented live animal programs: Birds of Prey, Desert Dwellers, and Raptors of Desert Sky
• Assisted/delivered daily talks about raptors, reptiles, native fish species, feral horses, and mammals
• Cleaned animal enclosures as directed by Associate Curator of Wildlife
• Prepared diets for animals, including processing raw meat for carnivores
• Groundskeeping, including raking, sweeping, pulling weeds, etc
• Created and staffed certified museum interpretive cart in public wildlife areas.

• Helped run the day-to-day operation of the ceramic studio
• Primary responsibilities included clay reclamation, accounting of consumable materials, operating ceramics equipment, safety mentoring, organization, clean-up of the studio, monitoring of facilities, inventorying chemicals/equipment, kiln firing, and assisting with teaching children 8-18 with making pottery.

• Counseled children ages 10 through 18 with emotional and behavioral challenges to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic treatment plans
• Consulted with other professionals, schools, and social services to discuss therapies, treatments, or counseling resources
• Analyzed data such as interview notes and test results to identify symptoms and diagnose the nature of clients' problems
• Referred clients to specialists or other institutions for counseling and non-counseling treatment.

• Interviewed individuals in home/school settings to compile social, educational, criminal, or drug history information
• Worked with clients in-home settings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures
• Advised clients regarding food stamps, childcare, sanitation, and housekeeping
• Assisted in locating housing for displaced individuals/families.

• Provided technical assistance to students on processing film development and paper printing procedures
• Engaged students in the creative process, cultivated their talents, and deepened their knowledge and understanding of traditional film photography processes.

• Served as counselor/lead teacher of children ages 5-14
• Conducted group /one-on-one therapy sessions
• Coordinated outings (educational and recreational)
• Prepared and graded work assignments.

• Instructed and monitored individuals as they took standardized tests.

• Participated in the conceptual development of a construction project by overseeing its organization, scheduling, and implementation
• Determined labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites
• Directed and supervised 5-20 workers.

• Completed physical checks and monitored patients with mental and behavioral challenges of children ages 5-18 in residential and school settings to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff
• Provided mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine emotional/psychological support.

• Participated in the conceptual development of a construction project by overseeing its organization, scheduling, and implementation
• Determined labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites
• Directed and supervised 5-20 workers.