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Tiare Terry

Kailua

Summary

Passionate leader in outdoor education and expeditions. Successful in inspiring awareness and care toward the environment among students, and in creating an inclusive space for kids to learn.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WilSkills Instructor

Vanderbilt University
Nashville
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead Vanderbilt students on weekend caving, rock climbing, paddling, and backpacking trips.
  • Ensure students feel included and safe within the WilSkills community.
  • Plan and organize trip logistics, such as trip location, campground permits, and food.

NOLS Student

National Outdoor Leadership School
Chugach Range
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Spent a month learning about glaciology and outdoor leadership on the Mantanuska Glacier
  • Learned technical skills about outdoor living, such as how to cook, find water, and stay healthy while on snow.
  • Learned technical skills in mountaineering, including how to place snow protection, perform crevasse rescues, and ice climb.

Vandy Blenz Employee

Vandy Blenz
Nashville
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Outdoor Education Instructor

Wild Kids Hawai'i
Kailua
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Used place-based learning to promote wilderness and leadership skills among elementary students.
  • Lead students through hikes, guided games, and lessons on Leave No Trace principles.
  • Made sure students were safe, emotionally and physically, during Wild Kids sessions.

Environmental Field Research Program

Teton School of Science
Jackson Hole
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Learned how research is conducted in the field.
  • Studied the role of keystone species in Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.
  • Learned how to collaborate with a team to achieve a long-term research goal.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05-2028

Skills

  • Field research
  • Team collaboration
  • Place-based learning
  • Strategic thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Inclusivity

Affiliations

  • Avid rock and mountain climber

Certification

  • Wilderness First Aid Certified as of 8/31/25

Timeline

WilSkills Instructor

Vanderbilt University
05.2025 - Current

NOLS Student

National Outdoor Leadership School
05.2025 - 06.2025

Vandy Blenz Employee

Vandy Blenz
09.2024 - 02.2025

Environmental Field Research Program

Teton School of Science
06.2023 - 08.2023

Outdoor Education Instructor

Wild Kids Hawai'i
08.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science

Vanderbilt University

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