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recent Personal Travel
Brazil
March 2015
Sao Paulo, Sao Luis, Rio de Janeiro
Mexico
Oct 2013 / March 2014 / Dec 2014 / July 2015 / Dec 2015 / July 2016 / Dec 2017 / April 2018 / Sept 2019
Isla Mujeres, Merida, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Cuernavaca
Thailand
July/August 2012
Bangkok, Chiangmai, Pai, Phuket, Phi Phi Islands
Fiji
June/July 2012
Savusavu
Australia
July 2011
Brisbane, Sydney, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Chaperone for International Travel
Peru Service Learning and Incan History
February/March 2013
Lima, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu
As lead chaperone for Purnell School, managed budget of approximately $8,000, planed over 20 hours of pre-trip meetings to support the learning objectives of this academic trip, provided Spanish language interpreting and support, and ensured the safety and engagement of students while traveling to and in Peru.
France Art History and Culture
February/March 2012
Nice and Paris
As supporting chaperone for Purnell School, managed all student medications and parent communications, coordinated interactive online photo and video galleries for travelers and parents, and ensured the safety and engagement of students while traveling to and in France.
Ecuador Spanish Immersion and Galapagos Exploration
February/March 2011
Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, and the Galapagos Islands
As lead chaperone for Purnell School, managed budget of approximately $8,000, planned over 20 hours of pre-trip meetings to support the learning objectives of this academic trip, provided Spanish language interpreting and support, and ensured the safety and engagement of students while traveling to and in Ecuador.
Mexico Spanish Immersion and Visual Arts Workshops
February/March 2009
Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende
As lead chaperone for Purnell School, managed all student medications, planned over 20 hours of pre-trip meetings to support the learning objectives of this academic trip, provided Spanish language interpreting and support, and ensured the safety and engagement of students while traveling to and in Mexico.
Costa Rica Spanish Immersion and Service Learning
February/March 2007
San Jose, Quepos, Manuel Antonio
As supporting chaperone for Purnell School, managed all student medications, planned over 20 hours of pre-trip meetings to support the learning objectives of this academic trip, provided Spanish language interpreting and support, and ensured the safety and engagement of students while traveling to and in Costa Rica.
travel
Chaperone for Weekend Overnights
Ski Trip
January 2012, January 2010
New York City Broadway, Shopping, Sightseeing
December 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Washington DC Cherry Blossom Weekend
April 2009
For all weekend trips, duties included:
Maintaining safety and positive moral of students;
Planning (and problem solving) transportation, hotel, and activities;
Managing budgets;
Managing OTC and prescription medication as necessary.
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