Bethany Davis
Silverado,CA
Summary
Focused environmentalist dedicated to preserving natural areas through education and connecting people to land and animals. Passion for teaching students physical sciences in an outdoor setting. Leads activities such as nature hikes, outdoor experiments and lessons and manages and instructs the school garden. Flexible and adept at handling a variety of roles and duties.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Instructional Assistant
SVUSD - Trabuco Elementary
11.2022 - Current
- Works for specialized outdoor field school program at Trabuco Elementary. This program provides outdoor science education, and STEM programming for field trip students from around Orange county.
- Teaches lessons to K-5 students, leading ecology hikes, preparing and maintaining lesson materials and providing any other support to staff as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to adapt, provide versatility and learn quickly by training in, and then teaching, multiple program instructors lessons and education stations in order to provide coverage as needed.
Naturalist/Event Coordinator
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Taught K-6 school groups on field trips, attended school science fairs and events representing the organization, taught summer programming and developed new programming and events.
- Teamed on delivery of informative educational programs on area history, geological environment, and wildlife.
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
- Designed and ran fundraising efforts and events for the sanctuary including multi-day festivals and camps
- Provided care for animals and plants on-site.
Social Media Manager/Event Coordinator
OCSPCA
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message for an animal welfare non-profit
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Created fundraising events, both in person and online and managed online donation platforms.
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
- Assisted with animal adoption and fostering. Assisted OCSPCA's programs for vet care for low income families, food drives and physical donation programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science Concentration Conservation
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2022
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Field Trip Coordination
- Activity/Event Planning
- Environmental education
- Ecological Principles
- Physical Science
- Plant identification
- Gardening Techniques
- Wildlife identification
- Social Media
- Fundraising and promotion capabilities
Affiliations
- Society for Creative Anachronism (living history)
Timeline
Substitute Instructional Assistant
SVUSD - Trabuco Elementary
11.2022 - Current
Naturalist/Event Coordinator
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
01.2014 - 10.2016
Social Media Manager/Event Coordinator
OCSPCA
01.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science Concentration Conservation
Southern New Hampshire University
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