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    M. Katie Madden has over 10 years of experience in adventure education, outdoor leadership, and teaching. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Experiential Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she works as a Graduate Assistant for their Adventure Education Program, managing staff and developing curriculum. Prior experience includes facilitating leadership programs, cooking for camps, teaching Spanish, rock climbing instruction, and wilderness expedition leading. She has numerous certifications in first aid, management training, and is a Level II certified challenge course facilitator and trainer.

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    M. Katie Madden has over 10 years of experience in adventure education, outdoor leadership, and teaching. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Experiential Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she works as a Graduate Assistant for their Adventure Education Program, managing staff and developing curriculum. Prior experience includes facilitating leadership programs, cooking for camps, teaching Spanish, rock climbing instruction, and wilderness expedition leading. She has numerous certifications in first aid, management training, and is a Level II certified challenge course facilitator and trainer.

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    M. Katie Madden has over 10 years of experience in adventure education, outdoor leadership, and teaching. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Experiential Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she works as a Graduate Assistant for their Adventure Education Program, managing staff and developing curriculum. Prior experience includes facilitating leadership programs, cooking for camps, teaching Spanish, rock climbing instruction, and wilderness expedition leading. She has numerous certifications in first aid, management training, and is a Level II certified challenge course facilitator and trainer.

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    M. Katie Madden has over 10 years of experience in adventure education, outdoor leadership, and teaching. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Experiential Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she works as a Graduate Assistant for their Adventure Education Program, managing staff and developing curriculum. Prior experience includes facilitating leadership programs, cooking for camps, teaching Spanish, rock climbing instruction, and wilderness expedition leading. She has numerous certifications in first aid, management training, and is a Level II certified challenge course facilitator and trainer.

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    M.

    Katie Madden
    Tel: 978 505-9709 - [email protected]

    Relevant Experience
    Graduate Assistant, Adventure Education Program - MNSU, Mankato, MN
    August 2014-present
    -

    Manage graduate and undergraduate student staff for rock wall and ropes course operations
    Develop and implement curriculum for staff trainings and professional development opportunities
    Facilitate leadership and teambuilding programs using adventure-based models
    Conduct research and planning projects for future initiatives and program growth

    Staff Cook, La Vida Adventure Camp, - Gordon College, Wenham, MA


    June-August, 2014
    - Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for camp staff, monitoring staff assistants in following kitchensafe procedures
    - Manage food budget, purchasing, storage and use

    Spanish Teacher - Bradford Christian Academy, Haverhill, MA

    January-June, 2014

    - Create and implement creative lesson plans for high school students learning Spanish, with emphasis on
    speaking, reading, listening and writing skills, as well as cultural appreciation
    - Develop rubrics and assessment tools to evaluate student progress

    Rock Climbing Instructor, YMCA of the North Shore, Beverly, MA

    2014

    - Assist with planning and instructing climbing classes for children, including teaching commands and basic
    technique and introducing various types of climbing (slab, chimney, etc.) on an indoor climbing wall

    Resident Director and Assistant Program Director, W.I.L.D. Semester - Gordon College,
    Wenham, MA
    Fall 2013
    - Assist with planning and facilitating an 18-day backpacking expedition for a group of 12 college students
    - Oversee day-to-day affairs and promote the development of community during the program
    - Fulfill duties as health supervisor and food services coordinator, overseeing planning and implementation of
    menus and budgets to meet program needs

    Youth and College Programs Contract Staff - Project Adventure Inc., Beverly, MA
    present

    2011-

    - Plan and facilitate group experiences with college and high school students including games, initiatives,
    challenge course elements and debriefing
    - Certified as Level II Lead Challenge Course Facilitator and Trainer

    Graduate Assistantship, HoneyRock - Wheaton College, Three Lakes, WI

    2008-2009

    - Assist with facility operations, including food service, property maintenance, housekeeping responsibilities
    and ranch operations
    - Manage winter canoeing and rock climbing activity areas
    - Host retreat groups and facilitate team building initiatives and winter activities

    Wilderness Expedition Leader and Support Staff - La Vida Center, Gordon College, Lake
    Clear, NY
    2005-2011
    - Assist with program operations, including housekeeping, property maintenance, kitchen operations and
    logistical support
    - Plan and lead wilderness expeditions including elements of spiritual and character formation, community
    building, safety and survival skills, and challenges for personal growth and confidence
    - Participate in and assist with leading training sessions, lectures, and workshops related to youth, character
    building, and the field of Outdoor Education

    Office and Challenge Course Staff - La Vida Center, Gordon College, Wenham, MA
    2005-2014
    - Manage program registrations and scheduling; produce informational publications; assist with trainings and
    preparation of instructional materials; train and supervise student assistants; provide additional administrative
    services as requested
    - Plan and instruct eight-week adventure-based Discovery courses for first-year students
    - Facilitate teambuilding and leadership experiences on challenge courses and indoor climbing walls

    Education And Training


    - Master of Science in Experiential Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, Expected May 2015
    - Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, concentration in Elementary Education, Gordon College, May 2006, Magna Cum
    Laude
    - ECB 245 Principles of Management course audit, Gordon College, Spring 2012
    - Missions Project Leader training, Adventures in Missions, Gainesville, GA, November 2009
    - Wilderness First Responder Certification, Wilderness Medical Associates and SOLO, since 2006

    Healthcare Provider CPR, American Heart Association, maintained since 2005


    Association for Experiential Education member and conference presenter, 2014
    Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) member, 2013
    Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies member and presenter, 2012-2013

    References Available Upon Request

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