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Laura Burke
Location:
Portland, OR
Description:
Laura J. Burke (they/she) 4414 N Haight Ave, Portland OR 97217 XXXX@gmail.com (503) 975-XXXX About Me My passion and drive in life is based around sharing the natural world with children. I am looking to continue gaining experience teaching and connecting with kids as I move towards this goal. I am a reliable person, who loves to commit myself fully. I have experience working with diverse communities, and the philosophy I bring to a teacher-student relationship is one of mutual respect, aid, and care. I believe every moment is a teaching moment when working with kids and am committed to meeting children where they are at while continually learning and growing as an instructor to meet every individual's needs. This philosophy is what I bring to every environment I enter and wish to share with the youth of Oregon. I am often described by colleagues and peers as a self-starter who is an empathetic, knowledgeable, extremely organized, and a fun person who functions for the good of the team. Education Southern Oregon University: Ashland, OR Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Policy. Additional trainings, courses, and certifications: Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS) Foundations of Learning (FFL) Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT) Vector Solutions: Oregon Safe Schools Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention Vector Solutions: Oregon Safe Schools Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Vector Solutions: Oregon Safe Schools Protecting Youth: Abuse & Neglect Prevention Vector Solutions: Oregon Safe Schools Youth Suicide: Awareness Prevention and Postvention Vector Solutions: Oregon Safe Schools Bullying: Recognition and Response OSU Critical Orientations: Indigenous Studies and Outdoor Education I am registered in Oregon’s Central Background Registry (CBR) Experience Oregon Episcopal School Summer Teachers Assistant June 2024-Present Guiding children k-5 on environmental exploration adventures such as hiking, birding and nature art. Leading and supporting games, lessons and enrichment activities. One on one with children needing additional behavioral and emotional support. Guiding children through conflict mediation and safe play. Facilitating drop off and pick up. Facilitating meals. YMCA Camp DeBoer Outdoor School Instructor Spring Session 2024 Teaching environmental field studies to groups generally ranging from 10-20 students. Facilitating recreational activities such as field games, arts and crafts, and hiking. Identifying when a child needs additional support and providing appropriate adjustments. Running transitions between activities, mealtimes, and lessons. Always showing up as a positive role model for children. Working with a team to provide the 3–5-day Outdoor school overnight program for to up to 100 kids. Facilitating personal development and team building activities. Rouge Outdoor School Instructor Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Fall session 2023 Lead instructor for Plants field study. Working with a team to provide a 3–5-day Outdoor school overnight program for to up to 100 kids at a time. Designing a curriculum for a field study that is effective and engaging, while meeting curriculum goals of the program. Supporting Highschool student leaders and providing leadership and personal growth opportunities for them. Facilitating personal development and team building activities. Facilitating recreational activities such as field games, arts and crafts, and hiking. Identifying when a child needs additional support and providing appropriate adjustments. Always showing up as a positive role model for children. Providing supplemental lessons to classrooms prior to outdoor school. YMCA Afterschool care November 2023-May 2024 Providing structured safe, and age-appropriate activities for children k-5 in after school programs. Mediating conflict amongst children and ensuring a fair, fun, and equitable environment for everyone. Providing first aid to students when necessary. Facilitating transportation of students from activities and in-between site locations. Ensuring the space is clean, sanitary, and safe for children’s use. Helping children work on homework in afterschool programs. YMCA Childwatch November 2023-May2024 Providing structured safe, and age-appropriate activities for children 12 weeks-6 years old in a daycare setting. Ensuring the space is clean, sanitary, and safe for children’s use. Mediating conflict amongst children and ensuring a fair, fun, and equitable environment for everyone. Rogue Environmental Education Camp Counselor Summer 2023 Facilitating activities and games. Entertaining kids in between scheduled program activities. Supporting individual students' experience as well as the group's experience. Facilitating team building activities and personal development. Managing a group of ~30 kids for 7 hours. Bestow Plant Shop Sales Associate, April 2022-Present Customer service and sales. Teaching customers about plant care. Repotting plants for customers. Maintaining a clean and organized shop at all times. Providing advice care for ailing plants brought in by customers. Watering, fertilizing, and monitoring plants for pests. Northwest Nature Shop Sales Associate, September 2022-January 2023 Customer service and sales. Maintaining organization amongst inventories. Working independently and with a team. Southern Oregon University Landscaping Department Nursery Technician, March 2019- September 2022 Facilitating plantings of pollinator beds along campus. Training new employees in weeding, planting, and nursery care. Propagating and seeding plants for campus. Managing greenhouse operations and nursery care. Working independently and within a team. Rogue Climate Internship April 2020- June 2020 Community advocacy and engagement. Facilitating conversations and providing educational presentations to peers. Organizing in collaboration with others for environmental justice. Skills in working with a diverse group for a common goal. Event planning and organizing. Fundraising. Sandy River Outdoor School Highschool Volunteer Spring 2018 Experience facilitating classes in Soil Science. Leading a Cabin of eight students through daily activities. Collaborating with other student volunteers to help camp run safely and efficiently. Redzone Sports Bar & Grill Server September 2019- March 2020 Experience working in a fast paced and high-pressure environment. Maintaining high quality customer service within a highly stimulated environment. Crisp Salad Bar Shift lead February 2017-2019 Experience in a fast paced and high-pressure environment while maintaining high quality customer service. Multi-tasking food preparation and customer service. Facilitating teamwork throughout shifts. References Available upon Request.
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