Education

Grace College, Winona Lake, IN August *011-May 2014

Bachelor of Science in 3 years, Environmental Science; Minor in Behavioral Science, Career GPA: 3.6

Pacific Rim Institute of Environmental Stewardship, Coupeville, WA Summer 2013

Studied marine biology and marine mammals; learned about the importance of environmental stewardship

Work Experience

Mission Springs Outdoor Education, Scotts Valley, CA August 2015-January 2016

Taught environmental education to students mainly between 4th and 6th grade. Classes pertained to animals and plants within the different ecosystems present, as well as geology, orienteering, & aquatics. All classes included human conservation efforts. Gained experience leading hikes & teaching in a new area.

Barrier Island Environmental Education Program, Seabrook Island, SC August 2014- May 2015

Taught environmental education to students 1st through 12th grade. Classes pertained to different ecosystems including; sand dunes, beach, estuarial, wetlands, & maritime forest. Other classes focused on the animals living in these ecosystems such as; mammals, fish, birds, reptiles & amphibians. All classes included human conservation efforts. Gained skills handling various reptiles & amphibians & also gained experience working in a small-scale aquarium.

Bath & Body Works, Warsaw/Avon, IN Fall 2012-May 2014

Developed interpersonal skills while working positively alongside employees of many personalities; demonstrated exceptional customer service and professionalism while assisting patrons.

Center for Lakes & Streams, Winona Lake, IN January 2013-May 2014

Contributed research, critical and creative thinking, planning, and organization

City of Warsaw, Warsaw, IN February-May 2013

Expanded research skills while working in the field inspecting and observing rainwater collection systems. Also developed knowledge in data accumulation and entry.

Skills

CPR & First Aid Certified; SCUBA certified; Marine mammal & organism identification; data entry; field work; highly motivated; responsible; organized; hard worker; eager to learn

Activities

Earthwatch Institute, Costa Rica July 2014

Volunteered to help safeguard whales and dolphins in Costa Rica. Worked on whale and dolphin identification and research in the field.

Stewards of Creation Club August 2013-May 2014

Helped with events to get other students on campus involved in environmental issues

Volunteer for softball & volleyball camps at Grace College 2011-2014

Coached and mentored young athletes and led basic skill drills and training

Played varsity softball & JV volleyball for Grace College 2011-2013

Team captain & in a position of leadership; further developed the importance of teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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