Natalee W.

Environmental Educator at Paul Smith's College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Clinton, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Credentials

  • Basic Wildlands Search
    NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Guide
    NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Registered Yoga Teacher
    Yoga Alliance
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leave No Trace Master Educator
    Leave No Trace
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Yoga Instructor Certification - Level I
    Yoga Farm Ithaca
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Safety Course
    U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)
    National Association for Interpretation
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Wilderness First Responder
    Wilderness Medical Associates International
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
    American Red Cross
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Wilderness First Aid
    Emergency Care and Safety Institute
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Project WILD & Aquatic WILD
    NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Environmental Educator
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      As the Environmental Educator at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC), I plan, write and deliver education programs for P-12 students. I also coordinate and collaborate in planning of teacher trainings and professional development opportunities for local teachers, informal educators and those interested in life-long learning. Additionally, I lead trainings and workshops related to responsible recreation, Leave No Trace Principles and Nature Journaling. As the Environmental Educator at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC), I plan, write and deliver education programs for P-12 students. I also coordinate and collaborate in planning of teacher trainings and professional development opportunities for local teachers, informal educators and those interested in life-long learning. Additionally, I lead trainings and workshops related to responsible recreation, Leave No Trace Principles and Nature Journaling.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Guide
      • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

      Inform customers of outdoor gear and apparel. Provide knowledge and first hand experience of gear performance for intended outdoor activities. Brand ambassador on outdoor outings. Inform customers of outdoor gear and apparel. Provide knowledge and first hand experience of gear performance for intended outdoor activities. Brand ambassador on outdoor outings.

    • Admissions Assistant
      • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

      Aids in application review and decisioning, college outreach, customer service to accepted and prospective students and manages online databases for student information through the Undergraduate Admissions Office at SUNY ESF. Aids in application review and decisioning, college outreach, customer service to accepted and prospective students and manages online databases for student information through the Undergraduate Admissions Office at SUNY ESF.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager of Aquatic Animals
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

      Managed all aquatic departments within the Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center. Oversaw and trained volunteers, work study students on aquatic program and animal husbandry including aquaria cleanliness and health. Additionally, networked and connected with not-for-profit community groups as well as the DEC, USGS and other government agencies to collaborate on outreach and aquatic education in the Finger Lakes Region. Managed all aquatic departments within the Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center. Oversaw and trained volunteers, work study students on aquatic program and animal husbandry including aquaria cleanliness and health. Additionally, networked and connected with not-for-profit community groups as well as the DEC, USGS and other government agencies to collaborate on outreach and aquatic education in the Finger Lakes Region.

    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Aquarist Intern, Fishes Department
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      Animal husbandry, food preparation for various species of marine invertebrates.Perform daily tank maintenance and monitor life support for various saltwater systems.Assess water quality and adjust when necessary. Log/record keeping to assess animal health, tank efficiency, water quality history Animal husbandry, food preparation for various species of marine invertebrates.Perform daily tank maintenance and monitor life support for various saltwater systems.Assess water quality and adjust when necessary. Log/record keeping to assess animal health, tank efficiency, water quality history

    • Naturalist
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

      Assist staff members with the summer day camp for kids ages 5-12. Create plans for camps or other activities at Roger's such as leading hikes, presentations, etc. Answer questions that the general public may have when visiting the center about nature, the area, as well as native wildlife. Assist staff members with the summer day camp for kids ages 5-12. Create plans for camps or other activities at Roger's such as leading hikes, presentations, etc. Answer questions that the general public may have when visiting the center about nature, the area, as well as native wildlife.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Student Worker
      • Sep 2014 - May 2015

      Assisted managers with record keeping, file organization, phone calls and data entry to ensure information security for Utica College. Assisted managers with record keeping, file organization, phone calls and data entry to ensure information security for Utica College.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

      Intern for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. Aided program and admissions staff at George Mason University in planning, coordinating, and organizing the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. Intern for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. Aided program and admissions staff at George Mason University in planning, coordinating, and organizing the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment.

Education

  • Paul Smith's College
    Master of Science - MS, Natural Resource Conservation
    2023 - 2024
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Master of Arts Certificate, Scientific Writing
    2020 - 2022
  • State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Biology, Minor in Marine Science
    2015 - 2018
  • Utica College
    Geoscience
    2014 - 2015
  • Clinton Central School
    High School Diploma
    2010 - 2014

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