LOGAN VEAR
Los Angeles
Summary
Wonder-filled educator, builder, artist, and student. Committed to creative, community oriented, and land-based approaches to teaching and learning. Passionate about educating children of all ages using crafts, building, games, and various other experience-focused activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest School Teacher
Little Finch Forest School
09.2024 - Current
- Offer play-based curriculum to guide 5-15 students ages 2.5-5 with questions, songs, crafts, games, exploration, and stories
- Introduce motor, handiwork, and nature skills such as drilling, sawing, clay sculpting, and knot tying
- Develop communicative relationships with students and parents to support growth of self and community
Forest School Teacher
Homeschool Collective
09.2023 - Current
- Co-create community with 5 students from ages 8-12 to center around building care-filled relationships with our internal and external worlds
- Focus on offering facilitated space and activities which allows for autonomy, creativity, collaboration, and responsibility
- Plan and teach various forest games, crafts, and skills such as basket weaving, cordage making, shelter building, seasonal awareness, observational journaling, and animal tracking
- Communicate openly and frequently to establish boundaries, expectations, and needs to maintain safety and care for ourselves and the land
Assistant Teacher
Echo Mountain Homeschool Collective
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Created warm and welcoming environment supporting emotional, academic and social growth and development of 12 children through outdoor, play-based education
- Built practice of curiosity, care, and communication with ourselves, each other, and the land through arts and crafts, nature activities, and emotional support
- Prepared food, kept space clean, and completed other daily operations to ensure safe, comfortable, and rhythmic learning space
Farm Hand and Assistant Teacher
Village Play Garden
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed seasonal, native, and permaculture crop planning, planting, harvesting, and pest management to support the land and school food program
- Used power tools to construct and fix farm infrastructure and paints, lights, and other natural materials to create a colorful, inviting landscape
- Assisted 3 preschool classes with children's care, classroom upkeep, and farm engagement 2-3 days per week
Server
Zingerman's Delicatessen
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with customers, other servers, and kitchen staff to ensure accurate and efficient order execution, minimizing errors, and maximizing customer satisfaction
- Maintained a functional, safe, and sanitary environment for customers and staff by routinely cleaning and organizing dining area, inventory, and equipment
- Attended classes on the Art of Giving Great Service, Systems for Supporting Staff, and other business practices focused on creating and upholding a culture where staff and customers are heard, engaged, and supported
Outreach Director
We the People - MI
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed and trained a team of 20 volunteers in county-wide deep canvassing program focused on community safety initiatives
- Formed strategic partnerships with local organizations and community leaders to expand program reach and impact
Assistant Manager
Donckers Restaurant
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Supervised restaurant and store, managing other 30 servers, cooks, and retail employees in daily tasks and problem-solving
- Developed and implemented new procedures, training programs, and policies to improve restaurant efficiency and customer service
- Listened and engaged attentively to understand customer preferences and dietary needs, provide personalized recommendations and assistance, and deliver customer satisfaction
- Streamlined communication and teamwork between front-of-house and back-of-house staff to support effective and seamless production
- Provided thoughtful customer service by promptly greeting customers, asking and answering questions, and ensuring their needs were met throughout their experience
- Assisted in managing inventory and ordering supplies to encourage smooth operations and minimize waste
Education
B.S.E. - Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2020
Skills
- Natural building techniques
- Crafts and handiwork
- Post and beam building
- Social-emotional tools
- Student-centered learning
- Shelter and survival skills
- Conflict resolution
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Forest School Teacher
Little Finch Forest School
09.2024 - Current
Forest School Teacher
Homeschool Collective
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Echo Mountain Homeschool Collective
09.2022 - 06.2023
Farm Hand and Assistant Teacher
Village Play Garden
10.2021 - 08.2022
Server
Zingerman's Delicatessen
01.2021 - 07.2021
Outreach Director
We the People - MI
03.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager
Donckers Restaurant
07.2011 - 08.2017
B.S.E. - Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan
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