Nina Quaratella
Program Director at New England Science & Sailing Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid
American Red CrossMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
SCUBA Open Water
NAUI WorldwideApr, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/First Aid/AED
American Red CrossApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
ACA Kayak Level 2 Instructor Trainer
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
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Basics of Raster Data
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Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation and Safe Waterskiing Endorsement
State of Connecticut -
Climate Change and Climate Change Education
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Community Emergency Response: Department of Emergency Management
State of North Carolina -
Environmental Educator
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SEL Strategies in Times of Uncertainty and Stress
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Wildlife Rehabilitation/Custodian
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Experience
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New England Science & Sailing Foundation
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Mar 2019 - Present
Assist team to achieve organizational mission of building brighter futures through ocean adventure education. Manage Marine Science and Adventure Sports summer camp for students ages 4-17 through staff and intern recruitment, curriculum development, implementation programs, and coordinating with constituents. Merge inquiry-based learning with innovative programming to guide students on their personal journeys of discovery through social and emotional growth. Develop lessons, implement NESS programs, and assist in maintaining program-related equipment. Programs include academic year classes and primarily for Pre-K-12 youth. Expand NESS visibility in environmental stewardship and community events including shoreline clean-ups. This includes organization and management of the Catch a Curl Youth Surf Competition and Beach Clean-Up, in which I organize volunteers and sponsors and work in collaboration with the NESS marketing team to ensure a successful event. Ensure strong culture of safety during all programs, including adventure sports on the water. Collect water quality data to monitor Long Island Sound ecosystem. Show less
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North American Marine Environment Protection Association
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education and Outreach Director
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2019
Lead, schedule, and develop all in-school and field trip programs for K-12 students, college students, underserved groups focused on marine sciences and the maritime industry Maintain relationship with current partners and alliances to develop long-term environmental education plan, supply materials and promote use of educational programs in the field with a focus on marine pollution prevention Develop and edit educational resources to be distributed globally, including serving as the project manager for the Marine Industry Learning Guide and editor for the Educator’s Guide to Marine Debris Serve as point person for partner projects such as the Marine Science Call for Papers Competition, the Calendar Art Contest, World Water Day Clean-Up, Green the Beach Day, Capitol Hill Ocean Week, and the coordination of Adopt A Ship in North America Coordinate participation in outreach events that reflect organizational mission such as the RI STEAM Day, Zero Waste Faire, Earth Day Festivals, showings of A Plastic Ocean, and the Hartford Boat Show Engage volunteers in stewardship events including Marina Day Clean-Up Day and various beach clean-ups Contribute to web communications by managing webpages, social media outreach, writing blog articles, and utilizing photo communications through SquareSpace and WordPress Work with NAMEPA high school and college chapters to establish procedures and parameters to expand on the organizational mission Manage education grants by researching, developing, and submitting all grants to enhance educational efforts to “Save Our Seas” Perform e-marketing and outreach for NAMEPA conferences and other events via Constant Contact. Supervise interns relative to education assignments, research, and social media communication Serve as organizational representative for the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative (NEOSEC) and the Southeastern New England Marine Educators (SENEME) to foster discussion and advancement of ocean literacy Show less
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RI DEM- Bureau of Environmental Protection
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Assistant - Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Assisted the Education Coordinator with development and implementation of environmental educational programs. Program topics include: marine organisms, tidal pools, salt marshes, water quality, climate change, stormwater, birds, insects, and forestry. Staffed the Learning Center and/or Estuary Education Shed; includes interacting with the public and maintaining aquaria and touch tanks. Assisted with organizing community events and teacher training workshops as needed including Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE), the International Coastal Clean Up, and the Prudence Island Garden Tour. Provided leadership and guidance for long-term research projects conducted by high school students including fiddler crab population distribution to salt marsh vegetation surveying. Helped develop new education programs and recruit new audiences for island programs. Assisted with interpretation and exhibit design related to coastal and inland ecology of Prudence Island and the Narragansett Bay watershed. Assisted with land management and/or ecological research & monitoring projects in the field as needed; including but not limited to sea level rise monitoring in the salt marsh and tick monitoring. Performed other duties relating to the organization’s goals and mission as required. Show less
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Coastal Community Engagement Specialist - NC Coastal Federation
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Feb 2016 - May 2017
Designed and implemented classroom and field activities for schools and at the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center. This includes, but is not limited to: stormwater, marine debris, coastal habitat and salt marsh, and oyster restoration education. Lead efforts to educate over 2,500 students with a focus on underserved communities. Organized and led programs at the education center including Touch Tank Tuesday by gathering and caring for organisms, training interns, and producing educational materials. Led efforts in educating 1,200 people from diverse audiences in summer 2016 with this program. Enhanced interactive learning areas of the education center by maintaining materials, working with interns, and helping to design educational posters. Established and strengthened existing and new partnerships with organizations and non-profits in the Wilmington area to engage all members of the community in environmental education and coastal restoration. Designed community service opportunities and manage volunteers to enhance environmental stewardship for marine ecosystems. Assisted with the federation's habitat restoration and monitoring projects, such as living shorelines at Morris Landing and Carolina Beach State Park. This includes consistent monitoring of oyster spat racks with volunteer coordination to assess the biological accumulation at oyster reefs, plant and maintain rain gardens to reduce stormwater runoff, participate in coastal clean-ups, and aid in land surveying and geospatial data collection. Participated in service days at several sites across North Carolina to promote environmental quality such as invasive species removal, trail maintenance, and water bar reconstruction. Show less
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Stone Environmental Schools
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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Naturalist
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Led students grades 5-6 on various hikes and lessons to promote environmental stewardship. These lessons included: group dynamics and sensory awareness, forest ecology, wetlands ecology, natural history, human impact on the environment, and nocturnal animal adaptations. Organized and produced educational materials and lesson plans to be used while in the field. Participated in camp-like activities such as group meals, songs, and campfires to increase sense of community. Led students grades 5-6 on various hikes and lessons to promote environmental stewardship. These lessons included: group dynamics and sensory awareness, forest ecology, wetlands ecology, natural history, human impact on the environment, and nocturnal animal adaptations. Organized and produced educational materials and lesson plans to be used while in the field. Participated in camp-like activities such as group meals, songs, and campfires to increase sense of community.
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Marine Science Educator
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
Successfully communicated biological information on topics such as dune systems, erosion, marine debris, and plankton to a diverse group of students. Provided insight for new educational activities to be used in the field and in a classroom or laboratory setting. Promoted community engagement by increasing awareness and appreciation for marine ecosystems. Ensured safety of children in the field. Contributed to overall functionality of camp by: supervising meal times, administering medications, reporting injuries and incidents, and transporting campers. Show less
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NC State Parks
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
Utilized geospatial technologies (Garmin, Google Earth, ArcMap) and photo points to aid in longleaf pine savanna mapping and long-term restoration and monitoring projects. Led group of UNCW students during a GIS Field Day to better map prescribed burn units in the park. Performed trail maintenance by replacing and creating trail markers and aiding with the development of a new fitness trail. Observed educational tours given by park rangers to various groups. Utilized geospatial technologies (Garmin, Google Earth, ArcMap) and photo points to aid in longleaf pine savanna mapping and long-term restoration and monitoring projects. Led group of UNCW students during a GIS Field Day to better map prescribed burn units in the park. Performed trail maintenance by replacing and creating trail markers and aiding with the development of a new fitness trail. Observed educational tours given by park rangers to various groups.
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Cape Fear River Watch
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Education and Outreach Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
Served as the community outreach point person at several events including RiverFest, StriperFest, and the Garden festival to educate patrons on watersheds, rain gardens, water quality, fish anatomy, and more. Created environmental education materials to be used to tabling events. Collected water quality data collection to be used for watershed planning. Worked in partnership with Army Corps of Engineers to manage new education center and promote engagement with new audiences. Show less
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Medtronic
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Assistant
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Aided in the organization and maintenance of the laboratories. Performed data entry and manipulation in Microsoft Excel. Assisted with the organization of paperwork. Aided in the organization and maintenance of the laboratories. Performed data entry and manipulation in Microsoft Excel. Assisted with the organization of paperwork.
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Education
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2011 - 2015
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
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