Seda-Harmony Feldman
Athens
Summary
Dynamic social work intern with Rural Action, skilled in community outreach and program facilitation. Successfully led educational initiatives for marginalized communities, enhancing behavioral health awareness. Proven ability to build trust and resolve conflicts, while implementing effective lesson plans that engage diverse audiences. Passionate about fostering connections between individuals and their environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Rural Action
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated educational programs impacting marginalized communities in Appalachia.
- Fulfilled all nine competencies required for anaccredited social work internship.
- Focused on behavioral health events promoting mind-body and body-land connections.
Environmental Educator
Rural Action
05.2025 - Current
- Camp counselor for day camps throughout the summer
- Program facilitator and educator for lessons on a variety of environmental issues, including Acid Mine Drainage, Macro/Micro Invertebrates, Survival Skills, Flora and Fauna Identification, Herbalism and Medicinal Plants, etc.
- Create and present lesson plans on a variety of environmental issues for age groups ranging from youth to adults
- Educate participants in formal classroom settings as well as informal positions like summer camps and community events
- Attend additional learning opportunities like the Ohio Outdoor Recreation Economy Conference to gain further knowledge on my passions
Camp Counselor
Rising Appalachian Warriors Camp
Athens
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Manage the campers through the skills I learned at Rockbrook Camp
- Communicate with parents to maintain their trust in our establishment and staff
- Counselor in Training Liaison
- Guide Counselors in Training in learning leadership skills and support them through learning how to work with youth by giving them directions and advice
Student
Ohio University
06.2024 - 06.2024
- A twenty-eight-day backcountry experience learning how to lead participant groups in outdoor experiences
- Lead a group of eight students on a full day through each section of the course: backpacking, costal kayaking, and bikepacking
- Communicate with co-leaders to ensure a collaborative environment in the leadership position
- Technical skills like map and chart reading, navigation in a variety of back country environments, knot tying, back country cooking, and a variety of further skills
- Facilitate debriefs learning how to provide and receive feedback while implementing feedback into future leadership positions
Camp Counselor
Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Brevard
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provide emotional support and guidance to campers helping them to cope with challenging situations
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of camp events and activities
- Establish positive relationships with campers, creating an atmosphere of trust and respect
- Collaborate with other counselors to ensure campers receive the best possible experience
- Facilitate positive behavior management techniques to ensure campers followed rules and regulations
Education
Senior - Social Work, Outdoor Recreation and Education, Women Gender and Sexuality Studies
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio02.2026
Skills
- Community outreach
- Program facilitation
- Group leadership
- Behavioral health support
- Environmental education
- Lesson planning
- Feedback implementation
- Trust building
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor, 06/07/24, 06/07/26
- First Aid, CPR, AED, 06/21/23, 06/21/25
- Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid, 05/01/25, 05/01/27
Secondary Email
sf844821@ohio.edu
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Rural Action
08.2025 - Current
Environmental Educator
Rural Action
05.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Rising Appalachian Warriors Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student
Ohio University
06.2024 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
Rockbrook Camp for Girls
08.2021 - 08.2023
Senior - Social Work, Outdoor Recreation and Education, Women Gender and Sexuality Studies
Ohio University