I have served as a leader in many contexts, in the classroom and out. I separated this page into two sections: "General Leadership" and "Teaching Experience," as teaching is undoubtedly a form of leadership.
General Leadership
KDP Education Honor Society, Carlisle PA — President
Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Organized and led chapter meetings, educated chapter on educational issues and career development, lead executive board of 5 peers and one faculty advisor. I was the KDP Historian from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021, and had the opportunity to rise higher in the rankings in Fall 2021. Read my report of 2020 activities
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YMCA Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, OH — Unit Leader
Summer 2021
Responsible for the health and well-being of 70 kids every week, direct supervisor of 10 counselors, planned and implemented small and large-group activities, oversaw staffing and scheduling. View one of my original evening programs
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Dickinson College Farm, Boiling Springs, PA— Sustainable Earth Educator
Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Organized local school trips to the farm with school administrative staff, principles, and teachers, recruited and supervised volunteers, maintained relationships with schools and volunteers.
Junkyard Turkeys Ultimate Frisbee Anti-racism Subcommittee, Carlisle, PA — Co-founder
Spring 2021-Spring 2022
Organized and led subcommittee meetings, co-drafted anti-racism statement, collaborated with current team members and alumni on initiatives to make the team and Ultimate as a whole a more inclusive sport. Read the full public anti-racism statement
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YMCA Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, PA — Summer Camp Counselor
Summer 2020
Responsible for the physical and emotional needs of 9 girls, cultivated an environment for them to experience individual and collective growth.
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YMCA Camp Bernie, Port Murray, NJ — Summer Camp Counselor
Summers 2017 and 2018
Responsible for the physical and emotional needs of 9 girls, cultivated an environment for them to experience individual and collective growth.
On my way to advertise the Dickinson College Farm's annual Harvest Festival on Dickinson sidewalks!
Teaching Experience
Outdoor Education
Dickinson College Farm, Boiling Springs, PA— Sustainable Earth Educator
Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Collaborated with local school teachers to craft and implement farm-based lesson plans for students ages 6-18 years old. Read one of my lesson plans
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YMCA Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, OH— Outdoor Education Instructor
Fall 2020
Created, adapted, and implemented environment-based lesson plans and team building activities for local schools and families. View my lesson on archery
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YMCA Camp Bernie, Port Murray, NJ— Nature Instructor
Summer 2018
Adapted, created, and implemented environment-based lesson plans for children ages 5-17, cared for various mammals, amphibians, and reptiles in the nature center.
Early Childhood Education
Dickinson College Children’s Center, Carlisle, PA— Intern
Spring 2020
Shadowed preschool teachers in various lessons and activities, enabled 1-3 year-olds to harness motor and language skills, maintained a nurturing classroom environment, cultivated social-emotional development.
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MMO Preschool Programs, Montclair, NJ— Assistant Teacher
Winter 2017-Summer 2018
Shadowed and assisted lead teachers in various lessons and activities, enabled 1-3 year-olds to harness motor and language skills, maintained a nurturing classroom environment, cultivated social-emotional development.
I taught many of my Outdoor Education lessons amidst pine trees.
Playground play is an important component of preschool education.