Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Palmer, AK; Substitute 

September-December 2015

           -Taught in schools throughout the borough, including libraries, physical education, and special education.

Turnagain Elementary School, Anchorage, AK; Russian Immersion 2nd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher; August-September 2015

            -Taught as a long term substitute in 2nd grade, in the Russian Immersion program. Taught 2nd grade science, studies,  and Russian Language in Russian.

           -Coordinated "SST" meetings with administrators and parents

          

Premier Alaska Tours, Anchorage, AK; Tour Director; May- August 2015

       -Gave commentary about Alaskan topics and stories for guests throughout the state of Alaska. Coordinated optional excursions, logistics and all other aspects of Alaskan vacations for the land tour portion of cruise ship packages.

Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK; Writing Tutor; March- May 2015

         -Edited undergraduate and graduate papers for content, structure and appropriate citation systems.

           -Critiqued and advised undergraduate and graduate students’ presentations and teaching portfolios.

 

Valley School of Music, Wasilla, AK; Private Violin Instructor; March 2014 -April 2016

 

Trailside Discovery Camp, Eagle River and Palmer, AK; Lead Instructor; May-August 2014

               -Led students ages 5-11 in day-camp environmental excursions. Activities led included but were not                                    limited to hikes, art projects, and community service work. Planned field trips and guest speakers for                                diverse topics such as Survival Skills, Geology, Plants of Alaska, Earthquakes, Marine Animals of                                       Alaska, Peak Baggers, Rivers of Alaska, and Farming in Alaska.

 

Louise’s Farm School, Palmer, AK; Lead Instructor; January- December 2014

             -Taught Environmental, Alaskan place based curriculum in a homeschool supplement program. Ages 5-13

              - Topics included Phenology, Orienteering and Cartography, Human Body systems

 

HeyDay Farm, Bainbridge Island, WA; Farm Hand; July –September 2013

 

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Finland, MN; Naturalist; August 2012-June 2013

     -Taught groups of students from 4th grade to adults at a residential environmental education center in  40                      different topics. Topics included but  were not limited to; Forest Ecology, Rock climbing, Geology, Small                            Mammals, Birds, Lake/Stream Study, Voyageur Life, Ojibwe heritage, Beaver Ecology, Survival skills, and                        “Seeds of Change” (about world food distribution.) Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, etc.  Also worked as                     a liaison between organization and school groups, helping to coordinate travel and logistics, optimize                               learning experiences for all students, and facilitate processing of the unique experience that is Wolf Ridge

 

Casper Family YMCA; Casper, WY; Lifeguard; December 2011-May 2012

 

ToyTown; Casper, WY; Retail Clerk; December 2011-May 2012

 

Teton Science Schools; Jackson, WY; AmeriCorps Intern; September 2011- November 2011

         -Served as an assistant field instructor, working to increase scientific literacy and community engagement

           -Led school groups in Grand Teton National Park for field research and experiential learning

           -Collaborated on curriculum development for the Wyoming Wilderness Association

 

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps; Denver, CO; CorpsMember ; Sept 2010-July 2011

         -Served American communities throughout the Southwest Region by means of various  non-profits

           Veterans Green Jobs, Denver; Habitat for Humanity, NOLA; Greensburg GreenTown, KS; Wildlands Restoration             Volunteers, Boulder

           -Deployed on disaster relief for the Joplin tornado, May2011- Supervised/helped create entire volunteer intake                 database to deal with over 30,000 volunteers

 

Washington and Lee University; Lexington, VA; Lifeguard;  2006-2010

 

 

Washington and Lee University; Lexington, VA; Reeve’s Center Museum Intern; 2006-2010

         -Catalogued library and new art acquisitions into University collections, tour guide,

          -Arranged museum exhibits

 

Concordia Language Villages; Bemidji, MN; Language Instructor/Counselor; Summers 2006-2013

         - (French and Russian) Counselor, Language teacher, Lifeguard, Waterfront Manager, Business manager

           -Taught language and culture to children ages 8-18 in a total immersion environment

           -Special emphasis on French Voyageurs

           -Summer 2012 Co-led a 9 day BWCA canoe trip for High school students. (Voyageur)                         

           -Summer 2012 Part of a committee that is revitalizing Russian Village curriculum, turning more towards                            Experiential Learning

 

Yaroslavl, Russia; Private English Tutor; 2009

           -Coached local businessman in Yaroslavl through pronunciation and idiomatic expressions of English.