Management Education

Amanda Ross

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EDUCATION

Indiana University

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs

Major: Environmental Management, Minor: Education Policy GPA: 3.69

Study Abroad- South Africa

South African Case Study in Wildlife Management

Classroom Experience

Geographic Information System (GIS) Environmental Law and Regulation Environmental Management Lake and Watershed Management Applied Ecology Public and Nonprofit Management Fish and Wildlife Management Professional Writing National and International Policy Law and Public Policy Education Law Environmental Health and Regulations Government Finance and Budgets

EXPERIENCE

Kentucky Science Center

Educator, January 2016-Present

Teach K-12 science classes for field trip groups, visitors, and camp attendees

Write curriculum based on Kentucky’s Next Generation Science Standards for upcoming classes and labs

Nurture a passion for conservation and earth sciences amongst children ages 2-18 Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Nature-Based Education Intern, May 2015-August 2015

Led science education programs of approximately 5-25 students covering curriculum such as ecosystem characteristics, environmental conservation, and zoology

Wrote lesson plans in order to create engaging and informative nature-based education programs

Created innovative and educational exhibits to be displayed in the Education Center of Bernheim Forest School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Lab Research Assistant, Jan. 2015-December 2015

Measure, weigh and determine the sex of Orconectes juvenilis samples in the laboratory

Created growth charts based on weights and measurements of Orconectes juvenilis

Conducted field research at Indiana Dunes State Park, collecting crayfish and studying the impact of pollution on crayfish habitats

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Education Policy Coordinator, Sept. 2013-December 2015

Recruited approximately 150 undergraduates to join the education policy minor in a successful effort to raise enrollment in education policy classes

Coordinated with a team of 5 members in order to effectively advertise the education policy minor

Created 25 programs related to education policy in order to further the curriculum of students studying education policy

Louisville Zoo

Education Intern, May 2014-August 2014

Taught zoology and conservation classes to children in grades K-12

Created lesson plans for 90 minute classes as well as week-long camps

Provided care for animals such as an American Kestrel, Eastern Screech Owl, Tegu, Corn Snake, Eastern Indigo Snake, and White’s Tree Frogs

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