A Local Environmental Specialist

Brian Lounsbury

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EXPERIENCE

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Designed, implemented and managed systems to encourage recycling, conservation and sustainable food production while preserving environmental integrity

Developed water flow system to return a local pond to a healthy state

Worked with various livestock, including chickens, geese, goats, pigs, and bees 2017-2021 STEAM and Design Educator DC International Baccalaureate School

Utilized the International Baccalaureate Design Think Cycle to encourage middle and high school students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by proposing challenges requiring creative and unique solutions.

Developed a hands-on, interactive project-based approach to learning, integrating elements of science, art, physics, math, technology, and biology.

Created and taught numerous highly sought after curriculums in culinary and science- based arts.

Designated as a “trusted staff safe space” for several dozen students. 2014-2017 Classroom Educator Washington Yu Ying International Baccalaureate

Created and implemented several educational curriculums, based primarily in science for primary school age students.

2012-2014 Environmental Science Educator Mary McLeod Public Charter School

Developed and implemented a new environmental science curriculum from the ground up, working with students to design an expansive outdoor garden education classroom.

Primary contact during consultation with River Smart Homes during design and development of a state-of-the-art outdoor educational facility.

Created curriculum in accordance with Next Generation Science Standards and Units of Inquiry education models.

2005-2011 Science Educator The Lab School of Washington DC

Refined the science curriculum to ensure accessibility to primary and middle school students with learning disabilities by integrating an art based, multiple intelligence, interactive approach.

Spearheaded the outdoor education program

Adapted lessons to meet students’ needs by executing a unique collaborative science and history focused approach.

1996-2001 Outdoor Education Coordinator Mohonk Preserve

Developed an interactive curriculum focused on conservation and environmental biology based on New York state standards.

Conducted research in conjunction with the New York State Department of Fish and Wildlife RELATED EXPERIENCE

2002, 2005 Keeper’s Assistant Washington DC National Zoo 1995-1996 Field Docent Mohonk Preserve

2005 Student teacher/intern WMST DC Public Charter Baccalaureate School EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Education State University of New York Bachelor of Arts and Sciences: Special Education University of the District of Columbia PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

National Science Teachers Association

North American Association for Environmental Education District of Columbia Environmental Educational Consortium References available upon request.

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