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Bethany K. Laursen

A*** Russell Laboratories **** Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706

608-***-**** abpos9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A position teaching and facilitating social-ecological sustainability in a service-oriented

university or para-university setting requiring integration of disciplines and activities

Education

M.S. Environment & Resources and Forestry, September 2011 May 2013

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison,

Madison, WI

Advisor: Mark Rickenbach

Thesis topic: The capacity of natural resource knowledge networks in Vernon

County, WI, to support adaptive governance of the landscape in light of potential

biomass markets

B.S. Biological Sciences, Chemistry minor, August 2006

Biola University, La Mirada, CA

Torrey Honors Institute, alumna with Highest Honors

Cumulative GPA: 3.96, Summa cum Laude

Teaching and Facilitation Experience

Gallery Owner and Curator, Art @ 939, August 2012 May 2013

Created Art @ 939 gallery in my home, curating rotating shows for local artists to

facilitate community capacity building, discussion, and appreciation of the arts

Student Mentor, September 2012 May 2013, Nelson Institute for Env. St., UW-Madison

Mentor one undergraduate student for their professional development while

participating mentor training activities

Trip Leader Coordinator, June 2012 May 2013, UW-Madison Hoofer Outing Club

Improve the quality and quantity of trip leadership in the club by networking and

training volunteer trip leaders and advising the executive board in vision and mission

Volunteer Middle School Science Symposium Mentor, February April 2012, Madison,

WI, School District

Mentored two 8th grade students in designing, executing and presenting original

research about best media for middle school student s retention of new information

Outdoor Classroom Instructor/Trip Leader, March 2009 August 2011, The Chewonki

Foundation, Wiscasset, ME

Facilitated 2-5 day encampment field trips with 5th-12th graders from diverse

socioeconomic backgrounds, teaching environmental science, outdoor living skills,

and team building through experience on the coast of Maine

Planned and lead 5 day to 3 week Maine Coast and North Maine Woods canoeing

and backpacking trips for 11-16 year olds

Camp Counselor and Activity/Trip Leader, Summers 2008-2009, Chop Point Camp,

Woolwich, ME

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Science and Math Teacher, September 2007 May 2008, Maine Classical Christian

School, Freeport, ME

Designed and facilitated original lesson plans and field trips using classical pedagogy

for 5th-10th graders in 5 different courses

Strengthened school culture by organizing science expo. and joining social events

Math and Science Tutor, March 2004 June 2006, La Mirada, CA

Tutored 4th grade through college students one-on-one in math and science

Tutored General Chemistry to a group of Biola University students

River Jester, Summer 2007, River Odysseys West, Clarkston, WA

Planned and facilitated experiential activities interpreting the landscape of western

Idaho as experienced on 5 day whitewater rafting trips

Naturalist/Program Specialist, August 2006 June 2007, Alliance Redwoods Conference

Grounds, Occidental, CA

Facilitated experiential ecology and natural history lessons outdoors

Facilitated challenge courses (ropes course, climbing walls, mountain biking, pool)

Research

Research Assistant, September 2011 May 2013

Mark Rickenbach lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

While pursuing thesis research, completed 5 day Links Center for Social Network

Analysis Summer Workshop (June 2012, Lexington, KY)

Volunteer Research Intern, December 2010 May 2011

Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, North Woodstock, NH

Analyzed the hydrology of a small watershed (W3) using four years of water isotope

data. Presented research at annual HBEF conference. Currently preparing manuscript

for submission with Drs. John Campbell, Mark Green and Kevin McGuire

Assisted with weekly rounds, digitizing datasets, and performing ice storm

simulation

Author of California and Maine Natural History Inventories, 2004, 2008

Developed (Maine) and began completing unpublished, formalized catalogues of the

natural history of California and Maine using field observation and literature reviews

Certifications and Affiliations

Graduate Student Associate, Center for Culture, History and Environment, UW-

Madison, September 2012

Member, Association for Experiential Education, September 2012

Member, International Association for Society and Natural Resources, January 2012

Naturalist Certificate, August 2004, Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies,

Whidbey Island, WA

Hunting Awareness Course, Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow, March 2012

Wilderness First Responder, expires April 2015, Wilderness Medical Associates

Achievements and Awards

Au Sable Institute Graduate Fellow, October 2011 May 2013

Biola University Academic Scholarship, 2002-2006

Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society, Biola University, May 2006

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