TOM CROWELL

twcrowell@comcast.net

(510) 508-0714 (Cell)

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Over 15 years of leadership and management experience

Taught environmental science, leadership, and software applications to teens and adults
Developed creative outdoor programming promoting growth and challenge for all ages
Experienced in innovative pedagogy and outdoor teaching techniques
Fosters an appreciation and respect for the environment through outdoor activities and adventure

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Teaching & Team Building

Experienced training youth and teens (adults too) from diverse backgrounds
Bonds and engages groups with project based activities
Utilizes inquiry based learning concepts
Supports individual needs promoting personal responsibility, confidence, growth and insight
Facilitates and debriefs fun teambuilding initiatives and activities

Natural History and Interpretation

Leads educational natural and environmental history hikes (single, multi-day, and overnight)
Experienced in San Francisco Bay and Sierra Nevada ecosystems and natural history
Incorporates scientific inquiry, systems approach, and place-based teaching techniques
Utilizes community projects to teach stewardship

Group Leadership and Management

Developed strong, trusting relationships with participants, parents, faculty, and staff
Managed group dynamics, conflicts, and interactions
Rated highly for integrity, honesty and respectful interactions

Planning & Logistics

Organizes and facilitates small and large group meetings and training events
Ensures activities, projects and tasks occur on-time and on-budget
Works effectively with all levels of the organization

Technical
Knowledgeable in all MS Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Access
Expert in Excel
Information technology support

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Outdoor Leadership Experiences

Planning and leading weekend, multi-day, multiweek trips

Hiking and Backpacking
Biking (mountain and road)
Kayaking and Canoeing

Sailing (lake, bay and blue water)

Skiing (diagonal, backcountry, alpine)
Snowshoeing
Rowing (skulls and sweeps)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Educational/Academic
YMCA Pt. Bonita
The Marin School
Marin Montessori
Sir Francis Drake High School
Wanderers Summer Camp
Teton Science Schools

Naturalist
Substitute Teacher
Teaching Specialist - Programming
Volunteer Math
Instructor
Instructor

2015-current
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
2015-current
Summer 2014

Professional/Corporate
Consultant
Community Education Instructor
Director of Operations
Operations Project Manager

Cross Cultural Journeys

Tamalpais High School District, San Rafael, CA
Galaxy Desserts, Richmond, CA
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc., Oakland, CA

2012-current
2013-2014
2011-2013
1993-2011

Non-Profit Experience and Affiliations

Docent
Turtle Island Restoration Network
Docent
Audubon Richardson Bay
Operations Support
The Away Station, Fairfax, CA
Project Manager
The Taproot Foundation

CERTIFICATIONS

Wilderness First Responder (exp. 8/2016)

CPR Professional (exp. 3/2017)
California Naturalist

Basic Wilderness First Aid

Personal Interaction guidelines

EDUCATION
B.S., Computer Science and Economics, Trinity College, Hartford, CT

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