Supervisor High School

Jessica Smith Tharp

**** ***** ** * Inyokern, CA * County of Kern

Phone: 760-***-****

Education:

University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469

B. S. Elementary Education, magna cum laude, May 2003

Old Town High School, Old Town, ME 04468

Diploma, June 1998

Work Experience:

Inyo County Water Department, Salt Cedar Worker, Bishop, CA, Nov 2007- Apr 2009

Removed invasive tamarisk (Salt Cedar) trees using a chainsaw and brush cutter. Removed and

piled brush for later burning. Maintained equipment. Mixed Garlon herbicide to dilution

specifications. Worked as a member of a crew 2-9 people under cold conditions using chainsaws

in close proximity to one another.

40 hr/week, 13.22/hr

Supervisor: Rick Puskar, phone: 760-***-****

Panamint Springs Resort, Server, Death Valley, CA, Dec 2006 – Apr 2007

Greeted customers, checked in patrons to motel, seated and provided food and beverage service

to patrons in a very fast-paced restaurant

Kept guest rooms clean using vacuums and cleaning products.

40 hr/week, $7.50/hr

Supervisor: Ben Cassell, phone: 775-***-****

Scottys Castle, Tour Guide, Death Valley, CA, Sep 2006 – Dec 2006

Interned at Scottys Castle as a tour guide and visitor center worker. Presented tours of historic

castle in costume, managed daily operations of NHA bookstore and DVNP museum. Handled

ticket sale transactions and completed end of shift reports. Took advantage of teachable

moments with visitors roaming the grounds to answer questions and teach the park’s mission

messages.

40 hr/week, $60/week

Supervisor: Lesley Gaunt, phone: 760-***-****

Mentor: Jay Snow, phone: 760-***-****

Nonantum Farm, Receptionist, Landenberg, PA 19350, May 2005 – Aug 2005

Served as receptionist for busy farm and trucking business. Answered phones, redirected calls,

and relayed messages. Always willing to take on additional tasks including gardening, livestock

raising, and occasional work in veterinary clinic.

40+ hr/week, $500/week

Supervisor: Kenneth Roberts, phone: 610-***-****

Self-Employed, Arcata, CA 95521, May 2006-Oct 2007

Trimmed trees with hedge trimmers, chainsaws. Cut brush with loppers. Removed invasive

plants with shovels. Prepped surfaces for painting exterior and interior. Roofed sheds. Plumbed

bathrooms and kitchens.

Intermittent work, $10-15/hour

Primary Clients: Tim Flynn, 707-***-****; Stuart Buehler 760-***-****

Youthserve Americorps, Academic Mentor, McKinleyville, CA 95519, Sept 2004 – Feb 2005

Led crews of 16-19 year olds in outdoor restoration activities including invasive plant removal

and trail maintenance. Taught lessons in life skills and geometry in outdoor settings. Attended

trainings in non-violent communication skills.

40 hr/week, $1000/month

Supervisor: John Caukins, phone: 707-***-****

Garfield Elementary School, K-1 Aide, Freshwater, CA 95503, Sept 2003 – June 2004

Instructed 5-7 year olds in all subjects. Attended professional workshops in mathematics and

reading instruction. Prepared materials for lessons. Supervised students in outdoor play.

Presented art activities to grades K-6 as a volunteer.

22 -32 hr/week, $8.55/hr

Supervisor: Marliese Healy, phone: 707-***-****

Other Qualifications:

California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential

California Site Supervisor Credential

Basic Fire School Training (I-100, S-130, S-190, L-180)

Volunteer Work and Extracurricular:

Friends of the Dunes, Arcata, CA Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team member

Inyo Council for the Arts Christmas Show artist, 2008-2009

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