SARA STOKES

• Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational garden, science and nature programs.
• Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction in outdoor education and nature education throughout their curricula.
• Developed engaging and developmentally appropriate curricula for students aged 2 to 4.
• Coordinated and led nature walks, gardening classes, and science activities for both small and large groups.
• Transported and escorted staff and students to and from activities on bi-weekly field trips to Prospect Park.

• Led groups of students aged 2-7 through the urban wilds of Prospect Park.
• Developed weekly, age appropriate curriculum plans, including books of the week, and outdoor science projects.
• Organized and conducted nature walks.
• Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.

• Worked closely with Head Gardener to harvest, plan, and plant a kitchen garden for the restaurant's use.
• Hand watered plants and used organic pest & disease management.
• Supported customers in a timely and efficient manner, with close attention to detail and care
• Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.

• Designed, maintained and installed garden projects
• Worked closely with clients to realize the green space of their dreams
• Coordinated scheduling and billing
• Assisted clients in-person, as well as via email and phone with design, sales, and reoccurring orders
• Created content for and managed the shop's Instagram.

• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water and nutrition.
• Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and design optimal proposals.

• Coordinated a fully distributed review team in the production of a peer-reviewed academic
  journal.

• Led in-person discussion sections and managed online discussion.
• Graded papers and exams for original thought, research quality, formatting, spelling and
  grammar.
• Served as an administrative assistant to two professors.

Completed courses in propagation, soil science, irrigation, crop management, and winter preparation.

Completed graduate-level course work in environmental studies, environmental ethics, and the sociology of religion.