Riley Ellis
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Motivated psychology graduate looking to advance in the field of youth development beyond the world of outdoor education. Interested in the potential of the public school system as a means to provide an array of support to children in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant
Bishop's Ridge
Santa Fe, NM
11.2024 - Current
- I engage in a variety of tasks to maintain and steward a camp and conference center for the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande.
Expeditions Manager
Camp Kanuga for Boys and Girls
Hendersonville, NC
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Planned, prepared for, and led groups of youth on wilderness expeditions, including on a 50-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail.
Lead Field Instructor
Trails Carolina
Lake Toxaway, NC
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Led students aged 10–17 through backcountry expeditions and created a safe container, with other staff, for individuals to have therapeutic experiences in.
Instructor
Kanuga Conferences
Hendersonville, NC
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Lesson planned and taught outdoor experiential education to youth from schools around the Southeast.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clemson University
Clemson, SC06-2022
Skills
- Interpersonal communication and connection
- Adaptability to new contexts and challenges
- Detail oriented and thorough
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder
Affiliations
- Active member of the Episcopal Church
- Volunteer experience with Manna foodbank (Asheville, NC) and Gateway West Emergency Housing Center (Albuquerque, NM)
Timeline
Assistant
Bishop's Ridge
11.2024 - Current
Expeditions Manager
Camp Kanuga for Boys and Girls
04.2024 - 10.2024
Lead Field Instructor
Trails Carolina
04.2023 - 02.2024
Instructor
Kanuga Conferences
08.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clemson University
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