Katherine McGaha
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Strong background in environmental education and sustainable practices with 5+ years of experience. Specialties include: supervising and educating students and intermediate level Spanish speaker.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
House and Pet Sitter
01.2023 - Current
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by consistently delivering on promises and exceeding expectations.
- Demonstrate reliability and dependability by consistently meeting client requests and commitments.
Gardener
03.2019 - Current
- Exhibited proactive problem-solving abilities by anticipating and addressing gardening tasks without direct instruction.
- Maintained consistently positive attitude, fostering a productive and enjoyable work environment.
- Displayed physical stamina and adaptability by successfully completing physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
Garden Manager and Kitchen Manager
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed garden and kitchen finances, ensuring both thrived within budget constraints.
- Instructed and mentored students, volunteers and interns in gardening and culinary skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by maintaining a well-structured garden and kitchen environment.
- Successfully managed the expansion and improvement of the garden.
- Displayed strategic planning skills by determining optimal planting locations and schedules to maximize produce yield.
WWOOFer (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Effectively collaborated with teams to manage CSA operations and represent farms at farmer’s markets.
Caregiver
Garden Montessori School
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided specialized support and accommodations for children with special needs, ensuring an inclusive educational experience.
- Successfully helped manage classrooms of 20 or more students, maintaining an organized and productive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Sustainability
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2017
Volunteer Experience
- Battlefield Farm, Knoxville, TN 10/2021- Present. Successfully coordinate with a team to manage the logistics of the program and serve large numbers of people.
- Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, Washburn, TN 01/2023- Present. Collaborate with fellow board members to provide strategic direction for the nonprofit, offering insights and alternative solutions for the director’s ideas and challenges.
- Organizacion Protectora de la Tortuga Marina y la Biodiversidad de Jaque, Panama 10/2019- 01/2020. Collaborated with a diverse team of volunteers to protect sea turtle eggs and support the community, showcasing strong teamwork and cultural sensitivity.
Timeline
House and Pet Sitter
01.2023 - Current
Gardener
03.2019 - Current
Garden Manager and Kitchen Manager
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center
09.2018 - 11.2022
WWOOFer (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
06.2017 - 08.2018
Caregiver
Garden Montessori School
04.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Sustainability
University of Tennessee
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