At Northern Lights School Division #113, I enhanced student retention in outdoor education by over 20% through innovative activity design and experiential learning, leveraging skills in outdoor leadership and a positive attitude to foster emotional growth and a deep appreciation for nature.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Educator
Northern Lights School Division #113
La Ronge, SK
08.2001 - 06.2024
Supported students emotional growth by fostering a positive environment that encouraged open communication, self-reflection, and personal responsibility.
Improved student retention rates in outdoor education programs by designing engaging activities tailored to various learning styles and abilities.
Boosted student engagement through hands-on activities, such as wilderness survival skills, orienteering, and team building exercises.
Utilized experiential learning models to create memorable lessons that connected students with nature and instilled a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
Education
Indigenous Languages Certificate - Indigenous Languages
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
05.2019
Bachelor Of Education - Native Studied
University of Regina
Regina, SK
05.2000
Bachelor Of Education -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
05.1982
Skills
Outdoor Leadership
Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor
Hunter Safety Instructor
Humane Trapping Instructor
Federal Firearms Instructor
Red Cross Standard and Wilderness First Aid Instructor
Team Building Facilitation
Survival Skills Training
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Relationship Building
Activity Planning and Coordination
Cross Cultural Experience
Plant identification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
nīhithawīwin Cree Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Outdoor Educator
Northern Lights School Division #113
08.2001 - 06.2024
Indigenous Languages Certificate - Indigenous Languages