Justin Lake
Quilcene,WA
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Lake Landworks LLC
07.2021 - Current
- Landscape design and installation including rain gardens, hardscape, and conventional landscape
- All electric lawncare and garden maintenece
- Outdoor education camps for youth
Business Owner
Mack Maple Farms
02.2016 - Current
- Production of high quality maple syrup.
- Developed strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
Garden Coordinator
Quilcene School District
08.2024 - Current
- Garden classes for grades Pre-K through 6th
- Growing produce for school cafeteria
- Creating an outdoor classroom and aligning garden lessons to Washington State Learning Standards
Enrichment Coordinator/Outdoor Educator
Quilcene School District
09.2019 - Current
- Providing educational enrichment programs for grades K-12. Programs include: middle school science, Field STEM, outdoor education, martial arts, wilderness survival, freshwater fishing, and high school environmental science.
- Project Based Learning: Design and installation of rain gardens and salmon habitat enhancement on campus as student projects
- After School Coordinator: offering outdoor education, survival skills, and environmental stewardship and strategic table-top games.
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to align enrichment activities with curriculum standards and student needs.
Campus Aide
Quilcene School District
08.2021 - Current
- Overseeing breakfast, lunch, and recess.
- Greeting students as they arrive
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring efficient student transition between classes and activities.
- Supervised students during recreational activities, promoting safety and positive interactions.
Summer Project Coordinator
Quilcene School District
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Leading high school students in the design and installation of an outdoor learning center for CTE credit
- Working with a team of engineers, designers, artists, landscape architects, and adult volunteers.
Union President
Quilcene Educational Support Professionals
01.2020 - Current
- Representing association members.
- Collective bargaining
- Led negotiations with school administration to secure improved working conditions for educational support professionals.
- Advocated for members' rights, fostering a collaborative environment between staff and district leadership.
Event Coordinator
The Production Alliance
05.2012 - Current
- Coordinating and hosting the annual Quilcene Family Beach Party for youth on the last day of school.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Developed event timelines and budgets, aligning resources with project goals.
Director
Wildwise School of Outdoor Adventure
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Directing Summer Programs.
- Supervising and training adult instructors.
- Lead youth instructor
- Mountain guide for teen expeditions
Lead Instructor
Cedarroot Folk School
09.2009 - 02.2020
- Lead instructor for youth nature studies programs, summer camps, and adult classes teaching natural history, survival skills, and wildlife tracking through experiential outdoor education.
- Led workshops in traditional crafts, fostering creativity and skill development among students of various experience levels.
Enrichment Coordinator
4-H/ WSU Extension/ Jefferson County
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Providing school day educational programs for grades K-12 at the Quilcene School District such as Outdoor Education, Martial Arts, Wilderness Survival, and Environmental Science
- Running a teen center and afterschool club offering outdoor education, survival skills, and environmental science as well as woodworking
- Developed engaging enrichment programs tailored to diverse student needs.
- Coordinated with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
Special Instructor/ Outdoor Educator
YMCA/ Quilcene School District
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Providing alternative educational programs for grades K-12 such as Outdoor Education, Martial Arts, and Wilderness Survival.
- Developed individualized learning plans to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom engagement strategies.
Summer Camp Organizer
Nisqually Tribe Youth Center
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Planning and running quality week-long wilderness summer camps for Nisqually teens. Teaching outdoor skills, survival skills, wildlife tracking, friction fire, cordage, stewardship, and fishing.
- Hiring and managing a staff of quality instructors and presenters.
Lead Camp Counselor/ Presenter
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
06.2011 - 08.2018
- Presenting outdoor awareness and survival skills for youth K-12. Serving as a full-time camp counselor for tribal youth groups.
- Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
- Developed and implemented innovative programming to enhance campers' skills and experiences.
Presenter/ Restoration Technician
North Olympic Salmon Coalition
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Leading ceremony for salmon festival, preparing salmon for feasts, doing presentations for middle school field trips, and salmon habitat restoration.
- (Seasonal)
Carpenter/ Farm Worker
Midori Farm
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Harvesting organic produce.
- Building a barn.
- (Seasonal)
Farm Worker
Darma Ridge Farm
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Planting, weeding, and harvesting of organic produce
- (Seasonal)
Farm Worker
Finnriver Farm
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Seasonal farm work and maintenance.
- (Seasonal)
Farm Intern
Red Dog Farm
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Growing organic produce, building farm infrastructure, preparing CSA’s and running booth at farmer’s market.
- Assisted in planting and harvesting crops, ensuring adherence to organic farming standards.
- Operated farm equipment safely and efficiently during daily tasks.
Salmon Habitat Restoration Technician
Northwest Watershed Institute
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Restoration, stewardship, and monitoring of riparian ecosystem for salmon habitat.
Education
GED -
Croswell Lexington High School
06-1999
Clemente Course in the Humanities
Bard College
03-2008
Career And Technical Education Teacher Preparation
Olympic College
11-2024
Skills
- Collaborative networking abilities
- Goal-oriented planning
- Clear and concise communication
- Collaborative decision-making
- Multitasking and organization
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
Classified Educator of the Year 2024
Certification
Career and Technical Education Teaching Certificate,
General Para Educator,
Track and Sign Professional,
Wilderness First Aid and Epinephrine,
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Garden Coordinator
Quilcene School District
08.2024 - Current
Director
Wildwise School of Outdoor Adventure
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Project Coordinator
Quilcene School District
07.2022 - 09.2022
Campus Aide
Quilcene School District
08.2021 - Current
Business Owner
Lake Landworks LLC
07.2021 - Current
Union President
Quilcene Educational Support Professionals
01.2020 - Current
Enrichment Coordinator/Outdoor Educator
Quilcene School District
09.2019 - Current
Enrichment Coordinator
4-H/ WSU Extension/ Jefferson County
08.2017 - 08.2019
Summer Camp Organizer
Nisqually Tribe Youth Center
07.2016 - 07.2019
Business Owner
Mack Maple Farms
02.2016 - Current
Special Instructor/ Outdoor Educator
YMCA/ Quilcene School District
10.2013 - 06.2017
Event Coordinator
The Production Alliance
05.2012 - Current
Lead Camp Counselor/ Presenter
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
06.2011 - 08.2018
Carpenter/ Farm Worker
Midori Farm
03.2011 - 09.2013
Farm Worker
Darma Ridge Farm
01.2011 - 01.2013
Lead Instructor
Cedarroot Folk School
09.2009 - 02.2020
Presenter/ Restoration Technician
North Olympic Salmon Coalition
01.2009 - 01.2018
Farm Intern
Red Dog Farm
02.2008 - 09.2008
Farm Worker
Finnriver Farm
01.2005 - 01.2008
Salmon Habitat Restoration Technician
Northwest Watershed Institute
01.2005 - 01.2007
GED -
Croswell Lexington High School
Clemente Course in the Humanities
Bard College
Career And Technical Education Teacher Preparation
Olympic College
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