Islais Creek- Resume of Kellyx Nelson

linksYX NELSON

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Manager of Careers in Science, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco 2/99-present

Create and manage programs to provide opportunities in science and teaching careers for youth from groups traditionally underrepresented in those fields.
Develop relationships with community organizations, academic institutions, and funders.
Oversee budgets, documentation, reporting, and evaluation of programs.
Coordinate interdepartmental and interdivisional efforts.

Intern Program Coordinator, California Academy of Sciences 9/96-2/99

Created and oversaw work-based youth development program targeting underserved teens.
Developed and led training program in topics of natural history, vocational skills, and conflict resolution.
Supervised recruitment, hiring, training and placement of teens.
Managed program budget, documentation, and reporting.
Developed relationships with community partners and funders.

Community Outreach Co-coordinator, California Academy of Sciences 2/96-8/96

Established and maintained community contacts in underserved communities.
Prepared reports and managed budgets for grant supported programs.
Trained and supervised outreach instructors.
Designed and implemented curricula; taught natural history programs.

Camp Academy Assistant Coordinator, California Academy of Sciences 4/95-2/96

Prepared nine weeks of environmental education summer camp sessions, including overnights.
Facilitated daily program.
Designed, tested and reviewed curricula.

Family Activity Day Coordinator, Coyote Pt. Museum for Environmental Ed., San Mateo 8/94-8/95

Designed monthly environmental theme-related activities and teacher packets.
Trained and supervised volunteers.
Coordinated and oversaw three-hour programs for 250-600 visitors.

Environmental Educator, Wave Hill, Bronx, New York 9/93-6/94

Developed and taught science programs for Bronx elementary schools in English and Spanish.
Created pre- and post-visit materials for teachers.

Biology Instructor, Science/ Technology Entry Program, New York, New York 6/93-6/94

Developed and team-taught science curriculum in Harlem for program serving high school students of color at risk of dropping out of school.
Organized and led overnight field studies.

Nature Specialist, A.C.T. Programs, New York, New York 9/90-6/93

Created and led environmental workshops in Harlem for adults and children.

Developed and implemented nature program for 400 students.

OTHER PROJECTS

Consultant, Friends of the Urban Forest, San Francisco 12/00-present

Provide summary analysis of current educational programs. Work with staff to develop goals and strategies to plan the integration and expansion of environmental education programs over a three-year period.

Co-founder and Steering Committee Member, WEYA! Regional Network, Western U.S. 3/98-present

Co-founded collaboration of 13 science education organizations in Utah, Nevada and California to provide professional development for youth programming professionals targeting underserved youth. Elected member of Steering Committee 6/99 to present. Served as elected Chair 6/99- 7/00.

Member, Youth Programs Advisory Council, Washington, D.C. 1/00-10/00

Appointed to 5-person council to advise and inform the Association of Science-Technology Centers on issues of youth and youth programming in informal science institutions.

Chair, YouthALIVE! Steering Committee, Washington, D.C. 1998-1999

Elected to steering committee of national initiative of the Dewitt Wallace Reader’s Digest Fund to provide opportunities for low-income youth in science centers, zoos, and aquaria. Elected Secretary of Steering Committee in 1998 and Chair in 1999.

Facilitator, "Taking Stock," Edmonton, Alberta 10/98

Facilitated introductory session on program evaluation for youth programming professionals.

Consultant, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA 10/98

Trained staff to incorporate issues of adolescent development into a teen work program.

Co-chair, "Taking Root," Baltimore, MD 3/98

Facilitated 4-day conference for youth program professionals focusing on program sustainability.

Consultant, Roberson Science Center, Binghamton, NY 11/97

Mentored the development of a work-based youth development program.

Presenter, "Touching Communities through Outreach," Pittsburgh, PA 10/96

Led session on community partnerships in environmental education at annual conference of Association of Science-Technology Centers.

EDUCATION

Columbia University, B.A. cum laude in Political Science and Environmental Science. 5/93 Awarded departmental honors in Political Science. Awarded college grant for "Urban Naturalist" project.