2002 – Present University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant/Lecturer
- Lecture, hold desk critiques, coauthor syllabi, create assignments and grading rubrics, grade, hold office hours, manage online courses (WebCT & CULearn), contact and schedule guest speakers, organize formal juried pin-ups, and provide assistance as needed to main course instructors.
2002 – Present University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center Denver, CO
Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Lecture, hold desk critiques, coauthor syllabi, create assignments and grading rubrics, grade, hold office hours, manage online courses (Blackboard & eCollege), contact and schedule guest speakers, organize formal juried pin-ups, and provide assistance as needed to main course instructors.
2001 - 2007 University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO
College of Architecture & Planning’s AmeriCorps Campus Compact UCAN-Serve Coordinator/Consultant
- Initiated, educated, and recruited over 140 University of Colorado student volunteers, faculty, and staff.
- Worked with faculty within the College of Architecture and Planning to determine eligibility of courses for AmeriCorps funding. Document and verify hours and work for AmeriCorps volunteers.
- Managed and obtained over $150,000 in AmeriCorps Campus Compact tuition vouchers for volunteers.
2001 – January 2007 University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center Denver, CO
Learning Landscape Initiative Project Manager & Research Assistant
- Implemented design-build projects at local elementary schools working with contractors & volunteers.
- Helped secure over $20 million for Learning Landscape capital improvement projects at 56 Denver Public Schools through grants, donations, and a public school bond initiative.
- Authored and co-authored additional grants securing over $500,000 for program costs and research.
- Managed multiple projects, budgets, contracts, and schedules.
- Attended construction meetings, final site inspections, and post-occupancy review sessions.
- Wrote articles, solicited press, and presented findings at conferences.
- Directed up to 300 volunteers simultaneously at multiple sites.
- Designed and created gardens, murals, benches, walkways, play pits, sculptures, raised planters, and more with graduate students, professional contractors and artists, and volunteers of all ages.
- Assisted with technical maintenance evaluation program and field reports for Denver Public Schools.
- Co-authored a 20-year budget projection & timeline for 22 Denver Elementary School playgrounds.
- Created baseline surveys, implemented pre and post-occupancy surveys, and assisted with on-going research.
- Co-managed over 8 student employees working on a variety of projects.
- Wrote business plan and helped with long-range strategic planning.
- Assisted with website design and development, wrote copy, and provided images and layout suggestions.
- Photographed learning landscapes for publications obtaining necessary release forms for children and adults.
2002 - 2003 University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO
College of Architecture & Planning Computer Laboratory Assistant
- Taught students and faculty computer programs and basic computer skills on both Macintosh and PC platforms.
- Downloaded and upgraded software, networked computers, and maintained computer laboratory machines.
- Manipulated and printed large format graphics created with a variety of media and software.
1998 – 2000 Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO
Computer Animation Career Advisor
- Provided career advice, resources, and employment assistance to associate degree students and alumni.
- Secured employment for over 87% of each graduating class (180 students) with an average salary of $28,000/year.
- Created internship database, founded animation club, recruited guest speakers, created listserve & website.
1994 - 1998 Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Richmond & Charlottesville, VA
Virginia’s Canoe Rig Education Program Manager
Virginia’s Watershed Education Program Assistant Manager
Chesapeake Bay Ecology Graduate Course Instructor
Curriculum Trainer for Certified Teachers
- Ran an environmental education canoe program focused on water quality and land use for 25 students per day.
- Organized and directed restoration projects focused on streambank stabilization, oyster habitat, wildlife habitat, aquatic vegetation stabilization, water quality awareness, and urban forestry.
- Evaluated water quality with students and teachers using chemical, biological, and land use methods.
- Reported water quality results and biological findings to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
- Worked closely with Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Virginia Department of Forestry, Urban Planners, Farmers, Watermen, and Business Leaders.
- Created hands-on, multi-disciplinary activities & curriculum for 4th through 12th graders & teachers.
- Directed fundraising projects, arranged a variety of tours, & managed a $52,000 operating budget.
- Taught continuing education graduate-level teacher certification courses in VA, MD, DE, WV, and PA.
1989 – 1991 Bambi L. Yost Landscape Services
State College, PA
Owner of Landscape Design & Maintenance Business
- Mowed, mulched, weeded residential properties.
- Ran a full-time seasonal business for multiple clients.
- Designed English and Oriental Gardens.
1988 – 1989 College Gardens Nursery
Port Matilda, PA
Nursery Grower Assistant and Assistant Wholesaler
- Propagated shrubs, planted seedlings, maintained greenhouse plants and field trees, weeded, fertilized, and operated heavy equipment.
- Assisted customers with wholesale purchases.
1984 – 1986 Hopewell Nursery
Boyertown, PA
Nursery Grower Assistant and Retail Sales Person
- Propagated shrubs, planted seedlings, maintained greenhouse plants and field trees, weeded, fertilized, and operated heavy equipment.
- Assisted customers with wholesale and retail purchases.