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Kenneth Cottrell

Occidental,United States

Summary

Seasoned educator and leader with a proven track record in outdoor recreation and social-emotional learning, honed at institutions like Westminster Woods. Expert in engaging youth through inquiry-based learning and camp counseling, fostering both personal growth and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional ability in creating safe, inclusive environments that encourage collaborative problem-solving and active participation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Naturalist

Westminster Woods
Occidental, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided educational information about the natural environment during outdoor activities
  • Assisted with leading group discussions on topics related to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship
  • Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques

Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica
San Rafael, CA
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention
  • Modeled social, peer facilitation and peer training to achieve social, emotional and behavior

Youth Program Specialist

Strawberry Recreation District
Mill Valley, CA
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects
  • Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants
  • Participated in games and recreational activities which encouraged individuals and staff to join in

Child Care worker

Catholic Charities
San Rafael
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
  • Recorded information about behavior, food served, and medications administered

Education

Bachelors - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism

San Francisco State University
San Francisco
05.2021

Associate's degree - Natural Sciences

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
12.2018

Skills

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Team Leadership
  • Camp Counseling
  • Education Leadership
  • Inquiry-based learning

Certification

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 4/26/2024

Timeline

Teacher Naturalist

Westminster Woods
08.2023 - Current

Behavioral Interventionist

Cortica
03.2022 - 04.2024

Youth Program Specialist

Strawberry Recreation District
02.2021 - 12.2021

Child Care worker

Catholic Charities
02.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelors - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism

San Francisco State University

Associate's degree - Natural Sciences

Santa Rosa Junior College

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