NIA STURR
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Outdoor enthusiast with a background of teaching, arts, and childhood development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Parks Seasonal Lifeguard
Sonoma County Parks
07.2024 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR
- Monitored safety of public in and around beach
Camp Mentor
Twin Eagles Wilderness School
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Helped facilitate nature-based day camps to kids aged 6-12 years old, teaching wilderness survival skills
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all campers and staff members.
Assistant Teacher
Summerfield Waldorf School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assistant teacher in the Early Childhood department
- Responsible for child safety, organizing enriching activities for the children, and communication with families
Drawing Instructor
Durango Art Center
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Instruct 5 to 10 week courses in Beginning Drawing, Figure Drawing, and Nature Journaling to adults and kids
- Create course curriculum, organize materials, manage communication between students, organize class trips.
Land Steward Worker, Bee Happy Lands
Bee Happy Lands
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with a team to provide regenerative land stewardship to private and public lands throughout Colorado, focusing on creating healthy soil
- Efficiently harvested noxious weeds and spread organic fertilizers over large areas of land
- Management of work gear, vehicle maintenance, and clear communication with land owners
Wilderness Backpacking Guide
UC Davis Outdoor Adventure
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Led groups of 6-12 adults on weekend or week-long backpacking trips in the Sierra Mountains
- Responsible for group organization, safety, leadership, and entertainment in the backcountry
- Knowledge and teaching of flora and fauna, outdoor skills, and safety
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Davis
06.2017
Skills
- Language: Intermediate level Spanish
- Certifications: First Aid/CPR, Lifeguard Certified
- Creative and Hardworking: Over ten years of technical painting and drawing experience Spearheaded 10 murals in multiple states working with a variety of clientele: individuals, private businesses, non-profits, and public city projects
References
Kate Hammond, Summerfield Waldorf Lead Teacher, (707) 481-9132
Katrina Blair, Founder of Turtle Lake Refuge, (970) 317-0988
Tim Corcoran, Founder of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, (208) 597-1069
Timeline
Regional Parks Seasonal Lifeguard
Sonoma County Parks
07.2024 - Current
Camp Mentor
Twin Eagles Wilderness School
06.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant Teacher
Summerfield Waldorf School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Land Steward Worker, Bee Happy Lands
Bee Happy Lands
05.2021 - 01.2022
Drawing Instructor
Durango Art Center
10.2020 - 03.2022
Wilderness Backpacking Guide
UC Davis Outdoor Adventure
09.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Davis
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