Lauren Somody

● Supervise and engage with Learners aged 6-18 in a Self Directed Education community in the outdoors.

● Co-create culture and build community with Learners, families and Facilitators through intentional

interaction, meetings, family workshops and community outreach.

● Maintain physically and psychologically safe spaces

● Offer activities for Learners and Facilitators to engage in.

● Center daily activities around the needs of individuals and the community using a consensus based

approach to decision making.

● Offer assistance in navigating interpersonal relationships including conflict resolution. ● Guide Learners, families and Facilitators in outdoor preparedness and problem solving.

• Created and facilitated nature-based programming for people of all ages.
• Mentored and instructed children preschool through teen age in deep nature connection and peaceful interpersonal connection practices using the 8 Shields mentoring model and Coyote Mentoring practices.
• Worked closely with teammates to plan and facilitate programming and special community events such as week long retreats, community nights and weekend camp outs.
• Mentored/ instructed unschooled and homeschooled children in weekly nature school programs.
• Practice caring family communication and collaboration, working closely with students and families to provide valuable experiences for all.
• Supervised youth programs staff, overseeing and supporting the running of programs as well as land and facilities care. Assisted in conducting employment interviews.
• Participated regularly in classes and trainings.

• Served food and beverages to guests in a high volume showroom at a prestigious comedy club.
• Worked with a POS system to manage orders and bills.
• Communicated with management, kitchen and bar staff as well as performers to ensure smoothness of operations and memorable guest experiences.
• Developed strong time management and organizational skills to effectively coordinate the care of large numbers of guests.