An experienced educator and traveler with a demonstrated history of working in the education and tourism industry. Skilled in coaching, event management, and team management, and public speaking. Strong education professional with a degree in Sports Science and Physical Education from the University of Coimbra and a Postgraduate Diploma focused in Outdoor Education from The University of Edinburgh.

North Carolina Outward Bound School, Asheville USA 2019 - 2020
Instructor - Lead experiential/outdoor education programs for students of all ages.
Risk Management
Curriculum delivery
Course design
Administrative and logistical work

National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education, Wilmington USA 2019
Instructor - Lead experiential/outdoor education programs for adolescents/young adults.
Course design
Curriculum delivery
Administrative work
Risk Management
Manage logistics

The Outdoor Education Group, Eildon AUSTRALIA 2018
Outdoor Educator/Group Leader - Lead experiential/outdoor education programs for adolescents/young adults.
Curriculum delivery
Risk Management
Logistical work
Administrative work

Broadreach, Raleigh PERU 2017
Instructor/Wilderness World Experience - Lead/co-lead and supervised adventure and experiential education trips for adolescents ages 13-19.
Risk management
Curriculum delivery
Community outreach
Budget management
Administrative and logistical work

The MountainWorkshop, Danbury USA 2016
Field Instructor - Lead/co-facilitated positive school and outdoor education-based programs for adolescents.
Risk management
Curriculum delivery
Logistical work

Royal Caribbean International, WORLDWIDE 2012 - 2016
Sports Supervisor - Managed sport areas and teams.
Administrative and logistical work
Risk management
Staff training
Budget management
Cross divisional support.

Sports Staff - Lead and organized tournaments of various sports for groups varying in size, gender, and abilities.
Safety management
Program delivery
Cross divisional support

Vertente Natural, Sesimbra PORTUGAL 2009 - 2017
Multi-Activity Instructor - Lead and co-led trips, facilitating and instructing various groups.
Risk management
Delivery local information
Facilitated team and personal development activities.

EDUCATION
The University of Coimbra - Degree in Sports Sciences and Physical Education
The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Diploma in Outdoor Education

CERTIFICATIONS
Wilderness First Responder (Base Medical - 2019)
Kayak and Canoe Leader (ACA – USA)
Open Water Diver (PADI)
LNT Trainer
Time's Person of the Year for 2006