Miles Pearson
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Hand (Volunteer)
Bishop O’Dowd
Oakland, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Contributed to Bishop O’Dowd living lab by planting, weeding, and pruning to enhance plant health and educational outcomes.
- Assisted staff with setup and breakdown of events and activities.
- Operated machinery to facilitate hands-on learning experiences in educational settings.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to maintain functionality during educational activities.
Backpacking Guide
Avid4Adventure
Bailey, Colorado
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Lead 60 mile trips through Gunnison, Colorado with groups age 11-17 (age was group dependent)
- Administered first aid and performed evacuations during emergencies
- Mentored groups of up to 13 kids through team building exercises, trail mountain biking, outdoor top rope climbing, kayaking, canoeing, and camping soft skills
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
ForFar
Andros, Bahamas
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Padi Scuba Certified (PADI NO. 25020N6381)
- 60 total dives
- Conducted underwater inspections for marine life and environmental assessments.
- Did coral transect line studies on coral bleaching
- Trained new divers on safety practices and equipment handling procedures.
Wilderness First Responder
Outward Bound
Cartago, Costa Rica
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed Advanced NASAR First Responder course in Parque Nacional Tapantí
- Provide first aid assistance to injured or sick hikers and contact emergency services when necessary.
- Worked for various companies as a resident First Responder
White Water Rescue Technician
Outward Bound
Pejibaye District, Costa Rica
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Rescue trained in white water
- Fully swift water rescue pfd trained
- 21 land saves, 15 water saves
- Performed daily equipment checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Investigated accident sites, collected personal items, and provided reports to supervisors.
White Water Raft Guide
Outward Bound
Pejibaye District, Costa Rica
10.2024 - 12.2024
- I.W.S.F Raft Guide Certified Level 2-3
- Took parties of up to 8 down 5 miles of river through ranging levels of rapids
Recreational Repel Operator
Outward Bound
Cartago, Costa Rica
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Trained in tree, waterfall, and cliff rappelling
Backpacking Guide
Avid4Adventure
Berkeley, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Guided groups age 11-17 through Gunnison, Colorado
- Facilitated group activities and skill building exercises with groups of up to 13
- Cooked, cleaned, and packed for trips
- Preformed First Aid and evacuations as necessary
Speech Pathologist Intern
The Phillips Academy
Alameda, CA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Tutored children with special needs on speech and pronunciation through one-on-one sessions, reading activities, and speech games.
Social Skills Intern
The Phillips Academy
Alameda, CA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Simulated social situations to address student deficits and coached them through everyday interactions.
Social Skills Coach
The Phillips Academy
Alameda, CA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported a high-functioning autistic student at a 2-week long sailing camp.
- Facilitated the customization of sailing lessons to fit the student’s learning style.
- Supervised the student in applying his learning in a two-man boat.
- Mediated social interactions between the student and his classmates.
Education
High School -
Bishop O’Dowd High School
Oakland, CA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology
Cal State Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA05-2026
Skills
- Emergency response
- Swift water rescue
- Risk assessment
- Safety protocols
- Group facilitation
- Client engagement
- Leadership development
- First aid administration
Extracurricular Activities
Dragon Ambassadors, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA, 09/22, 01/23, Served as a Student Admissions Ambassador, shadowing prospective students around the school. Bay Area Student Activists, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA, 09/21, 01/23, Participated as a Student Activist & Volunteer in various initiatives.
References
- Bailey Palmer, Outward Bound, Costa Rica, bailey@outwardboundcr.org, 506.2278.6160
- Lindsay James, Forfar Field Station, Bahamas, support@intlfieldstudies.org, 614.268.9930
- Juliet Arechiga, Bishop O’Dowd High School, California, jarechiga@bishopodowd.org, 510.577.9100
Timeline
Backpacking Guide
Avid4Adventure
06.2025 - 08.2025
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
ForFar
01.2025 - 02.2025
Wilderness First Responder
Outward Bound
10.2024 - 12.2024
White Water Rescue Technician
Outward Bound
10.2024 - 12.2024
White Water Raft Guide
Outward Bound
10.2024 - 12.2024
Recreational Repel Operator
Outward Bound
09.2024 - 12.2024
Backpacking Guide
Avid4Adventure
06.2024 - 08.2024
Social Skills Coach
The Phillips Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Garden Hand (Volunteer)
Bishop O’Dowd
07.2021 - Current
Speech Pathologist Intern
The Phillips Academy
06.2021 - 01.2023
Social Skills Intern
The Phillips Academy
06.2021 - 01.2023
High School -
Bishop O’Dowd High School
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology
Cal State Monterey Bay