Summary
Skills
Education
Work History
Published Work
Certification
References
Hi, I’m

Margaret Napper

Saranac Lake,NY
Margaret Napper

Summary

Published poet and professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Skills

  • Nonprofit experience
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Donor relations
  • CRM integration
  • Program development
  • Instructional creativity
  • Water rescue
  • Swimming and water safety
  • Risk Management

Education

St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Bachelor of Arts from English
05-2024

University Overview

  • James Ligon Price III Memorial Award in Poetry, 3rd Place
  • North Country Scholarship Recipient
  • Advocates Program, President, 2023

Work History

Adirondack Center for Writing
Saranac Lake

Donation Manager
11.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained fundraising database to produce accurate monthly reports for board of directors.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase donor engagement and donations.
  • Cultivated relationships with current donors and identified prospective donors through research.

Saranac Lake Central Sch DST
Saranac Lake

Substitute Teacher, K-12
11.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.

North Country Community College
Saranac Lake

Swim Instructor
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with industry standards and certifications.
  • Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
  • Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.

Running Brook Day Camp
Waltham

Assistant Aquatics Director
06.2022 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented individualized swim instruction plans for students of varying ages and skill levels.
  • Conducted swim lessons for groups and individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
  • Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs and kept class content fresh and interesting.

Published Work

Boreal Zine (14)

  • Miss You
  • Song for the New Year
  • Ursa Major

Laurentian Magazine (SP 24)

  • Mediations on Chasing Brown in Winter
  • Elegy for Sonja Findlater

Certification

  • Ice Rescue Technician, NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
  • Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross
  • Wilderness First Responder, SOLO Medicine

References

References available upon request.
Margaret Napper