Linda Stafford
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
I have extensive experience guiding children and adults in the natural environment and developing nature related activities. I am continually educating myself with the purpose of sharing my love of nature and the importance of conserving open space with anyone I have the opportunity to work with.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator - Special Ed
San Diego Unified School District
01.2019 - Current
Work directly with special ed, medically fragile, and autistic students as a substitute teacher's aide in grades K-12 on an at-will basis.
Trail Guide, Naturalist
Friends of Rose Canyon
04.2017 - Current
Lead public school students K-12 on hikes through Rose Canyon and Marion Bear Park, guiding both students and parents along the trails teaching and encouraging them to explore and care for the open space in their neighborhoods.
Interpretive Guide, Outdoor Educator
Friends of Tecolote Canyon ESCAPe Team
04.2014 - Current
Lead hikes and inspire students to care for the canyon. Lead activities such as: owl pellet dissection, bird watching, and nature journaling. Teach Kumeyaay culture and history when requested.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Mesa College
San Diego, CASkills
- Trail Guide MTRP Class of 2013
- Certified National Association for Interpretation – 10 years
- California Naturalist Certified – 9 years
- Current member of Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Trained in Leave No Trace
- Family Camp Science teacher - 3 sessions
- Nature Lady at a girls camp 4 summer sessions
Timeline
Para Educator - Special Ed
San Diego Unified School District
01.2019 - Current
Trail Guide, Naturalist
Friends of Rose Canyon
04.2017 - Current
Interpretive Guide, Outdoor Educator
Friends of Tecolote Canyon ESCAPe Team
04.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Biology
Mesa College
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