Debbie Archer

Debbie Archer (she/her/hers)

Education Manager

Audubon Vermont

Huntington,

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Citizen Science, Climate Change, Conservation, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Nonformal Education, PreK-12, Service Learning, Water

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Since 2017 I have served as Audubon Vermont's Education Manager.  I Oversee the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s educational programming and act as the primary interface with teachers, parents, science curriculum coordinators and other organizations participating in Audubon programs. I Develop and teach the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s education programs and summer day camp programs as well as serve as Summer Day Camp Director.

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Education Manager, Audubon Vermont, Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, VT. August 2017-present
• Oversee the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s educational programming and act as the primary interface with teachers, parents, science curriculum coordinators and other organizations participating in Audubon programs.
• Develop and teach the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s education programs and summer day camp programs.
• Serve as Summer Day Camp Director

Teacher Naturalist, Audubon Vermont, Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont. February 2015-August 2017
• Develop curriculum and teach education programs for the Green Mountain Audubon Center, with a focus on early childhood education. Coordinate and teach the Forest Preschool.
• Assist in the Development and Delivery of the Summer Programs and Day Camp Programs. Act as a supervisor to Preschool Nature Camp teaching staff.

Substitute Teacher, Barre City Elementary and Middle School, Barre VT., October 2014-present
• Act as classroom teacher or para-professional instructor in the absence of the regular instructor in a variety of classrooms, grade levels, or with students with varying levels of support.
• Five month long-term subbing position in the Math Intervention Lab, working in small groups or one-on-one with K-5th grade students who needed extra support in math. January 2015-June 2015

Camp Manager, Trailside Discovery Camp, Alaska Center for the Environment in Anchorage, AK. May 2014-August 2014
• Implemented all aspects of running an American Camp Association accredited site including supervising staff,co-leading staff training, working with parents, ensuring the quality of programming, coordinating with property managers, and organizing events.
• Led activities to positively engage campers and support staff growth

Seasonal Naturalist and Health Clerk, Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority, Calabasas, CA. January 2014-April 2014
• Prepared and delivered standards-based interpretive programs on ecosystems, Native American history and culture, adaptations, and hikes for small groups of 5th graders
• Served as health clerk and overnight chaperon for half the season and led student orientation, meal times, and nightly announcements

Outreach Education Specialist (AmeriCorps Volunteer), Trailside Discovery Camp, Alaska Center for the Environment in Anchorage, AK. September 2012-August 2013
• Booked, staffed, developed and delivered environmental education programs to elementary students at their school
• Served as Lead Trips Guide, responsible for campers on out-of-camp expeditions. Taught kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, and introductory sailing while fostering a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

Youth Corps Crew Leader (AmeriCorps Volunteer), Southeast-Alaska Guidance Association in Juneau, AK. September 2012-August 2013
• Trained and led a group of young people to work outdoors on physically challenging projects in rural settings.
• Provided opportunities for service learning by arranging opportunities in the community and by leading environmental and healthy lifestyle lessons based on the program’s curriculum.

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