I am a skilled educator and facilitator with a background in outdoor education, teaching at risk youth, and program logistics. I have worked and recreated extensively on public lands. I am passionate about making public spaces and parks accessible to all visitors. I envision making the Spokane community stronger by having a role in the future of our communities' open spaces and conservation efforts.
Work History
Education Park Aide
6 Months
Spokane County | 04.2026 - Current
Patrolled assigned properties
Educated visitors on park rules and regulations
Developed, promoted, and planned educational events for visitors
Assisted other organizations with programming to promote stewardship at assigned properties
Program Instructor
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum | undefined01.2025
Curriculum development & teaching
Interpretation & tabling
Grant writing and fundraising
Middle School Teacher
2 Years
Elevate Academy North | 01.2022 - 01.2024
Developed and implemented specialized English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum to at risk junior high students
Led professional development sessions for peers
2023 Elevate Leadership Cohort - Participated in network wide team building and professional development to enhance continuity of culture between schools
Tutor
9 Months
Booth Young Parent Program at Salvation Army | 08.2020 - 05.2021
Assisted 14 participants with completing courses through Idaho Connects Online School (ICON)
Facilitated daily engaging physical activities designed to fit the needs of pregnant and parenting teenagers
Field Instructor
7 Months
Big City Mountaineers | 01.2019 - 08.2019
Packed and prepared food and gear for week long backcountry expeditions
Taught wilderness skills and leadership to under-resourced youth with a focus on transference of knowledge
Created a positive learning environment and ensured the emotional and physical safety of participants
Managed 4 volunteers per expedition
Residential Coordinator
1 Year 10 Months
Riverstone International School | 08.2017 - 06.2019
Ensured the emotional and physical wellbeing of high school boarding students
Taught life skills for communal and independent living
Developed a personalized curriculum to meet the needs of international students
Assistant Trip Director
2 Years 3 Months
Camp Nebagamon for Boys | 05.2015 - 08.2017
Managed and trained 17 trip leaders in safety protocols, social emotional supports for campers, leadership, and trip logistics
Scheduled and executed 65 wilderness trips in 2 months
Coordinated emergency response and evacuation plans
Outdoor Educator and Naturalist
4 Months
Community Nature Connection | 01.2017 - 05.2017
Taught rigorous multi hour ecology classes
Facilitated interpretive hikes and evening programs
Worked with Happy Trails foster care program
Outdoor Education Instructor
2 Years
Dunn School | 01.2015 - 01.2017
Led trips to the Los Padres National Forest, Golden Trout Wilderness, Silver Peak Wilderness, and Pinnacles National Park
Responsible for risk management, teaching best camping practices, facilitating lessons and activities, teaching ecology, and natural history
Logistics Coordinator
2 Months
Dunn School | 08.2016 - 10.2016
Planned, and prepared food for all trips in the Fall (up to 84 people per trip)
Managed the rock-climbing site during trips
Taught leadership initiatives and art classes
Youth Leader
4 Months
High Tech Middle School | 10.2015 - 02.2016
Created and implemented curriculum for science makers classes
Park Maintenance Aide - Park Rangers at San Mateo County Parks, Junipero Serra & San Bruno Mountain ParksPark Maintenance Aide - Park Rangers at San Mateo County Parks, Junipero Serra & San Bruno Mountain Parks
Wilderness Education Park Ranger at National Park Service - 40hrs/week, $19.02/hrWilderness Education Park Ranger at National Park Service - 40hrs/week, $19.02/hr