Environmental Educator

Katherine (Katie) Lynn McKiernan

**** ****** **. *******, ** 49464

616-***-****, ***********@*******.***

Objective: Environmental Educator Position- Willing to relocate anywhere

Education:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife, May 2015

Employment:

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation 10/12/2015 - Present

Naturalist Guide

Assist in Nature Center educational programs for patrons of all ages.

Provide quality customer service while operating the front desk and gift shop.

University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond 5/18/2015- 8/23/215

Field Teacher/ Counselor

Trip Leader 2015 certified.

High Ropes Course/ Rock Wall, Belay Certified.

Managed the wellbeing and learning of children, grades K-12.

Developed lesson plans and activities based on specific Camp program needs.

Taught a variety of programs including Hunter Safety, Nature Arts and Photography, Geology, Ropes Course, Canoeing/Kayaking, Wildlife Biology and Ecology, and more.

Cared for livestock animals on Camp property.

The Cable Natural History Museum- Cable, Wisconsin 6/7/2014- 8/16/2014

Naturalist Intern

Wisconsin Master Naturalist 2014 certified.

Developed 2 hour Junior Naturalist educational programs for children, grades K-6. Topics included Photosynthesis, Birds, Scat, Camouflage, Aquatic invertebrates, and working at a community farm.

Interacted with Museum guests to provide educational information and exhibit content, other museum events, and native species.

Helped in living exhibit care, which included Herptofauna and Birds of Prey

Provided leadership in the design and creation of 60’s themed advertising for the annual fundraising event and other Museum events.

Designed and built an award winning float for the 4th of July parade.

John Ball Zoo Internship- Grand Rapids, Michigan 5/12/2013- 8/7/2013

Animal Care Intern

Worked in various sections of the zoo, including experience with Mammals, Herptofauna, Aquarium species, Avian species, and Petting Corral supervision.

Trained in dietary care and meal preparation for all areas of the zoo, based on a pre-made recipe.

Co-led an animal observation study of American Grizzly Bear and Coastal Brown Bear, and then presented findings to the Animal Care staff.

Provided information to visitors on the bear study, navigating the zoo, zookeeper educational events, diet, enrichment, husbandry and biology questions.

Relevant Coursework:

Biology: Biology of Mammals, Biology of Amphibians/Reptiles, Cellular and Organismal Biology, Fundamental Genetics.

Natural Resources: Fundamentals of Fisheries and Wildlife Class and Lab, Human Dimensions Fisheries and Wildlife, Undergraduate Seminar in Fisheries and Wildlife, Conservation Ethics, Uplands Ecosystem Management, Population Analysis and Management, Wetlands Ecology and Management, Wildlife Research and Management Techniques, Ecological Problem Solving, Plants of Michigan, Great Lakes Biology and Management.

Other Relevant Requirements: Agriculture and Natural Resources Communication Theory and Practice, General Chemistry, Introduction to Meteorology, Introductory Physics.

Other part-time jobs during high school and college:

Sparty’s (Barista/ Sales Associate), Subway (Sandwich Artist), Kennel worker, pet sitting, house-sitting, child care, and more.

Volunteer Work:

Darwin Discovery Day 2013, 2014, 2015- MSU Museum event Feb. Event

Marble Elementary Science Night – Booth on animal conservation Nov/2013

Science Club Outreach – Talked about a variety of animal topics Nov/2013

Marble Elementary Conservation Outreach- Feb/2013

Educated 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders about wildlife conservation

ACEE Riding Program- Helped handicapped people ride horses Summer 2007

Interests/Activities:

MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club- Outreach Committee

Dog showing – raising animals of all kinds

Active 4H member for many years – Long time competitor at Allegan County Fair

Camping, swimming, and other outdoor activities

Skills:

Ability to think creatively in my ways of teaching and projects assigned.

Boaters License.

Basic Computer skills.

Advanced Horseback riding skills.

Basic Fishing skills.

Camping skills in both tent camping and RV.

References:

Katie Connolly: Former Supervisor at The Cable Natural History Museum

651-***-****, *******@********.***

Emily Stone: Former Coworker/ Supervisor at The Cable Natural History Museum 715-***-****, *****@***********.***

Kristi Koole: Zookeeper at John Ball Zoo

248-***-****, ******@*****.***

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