RAEJEAN BOYD
609-638-2241 • raejeanboyd@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/raejeanboyd
EDUCATION
New York University New York, NY
Masters of Arts in Environmental Conservation Education December 2017
Stockton University Galloway, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies May 2016
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Heart Association Medford, NJ
Heartsaver CPR/AED February 2020
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Environmental Education Theory & Practice • Environmental Education in Non-Formal Settings
• Inquiries into Teaching and Learning • Science Experiences in Elementary School
• Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts • Cities & Their Environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medford Memorial Middle School; Medford, NJ Oct 2018- Present
Teaching Assistant
● Work with over 120 students daily on understanding the intersection between health and
biological, physical, environmental and social sciences.
● Assist student in developing, researching and presenting projects on topics such as mental and emotional
health, eating disorders, and drugs and alcohol.
● Instruct small groups of students with disabilities and provide one on one assistance to students struggling
with course material.
Camden City Independent Living Center; Camden, NJ Jan 2018 – Present
Independent Living Specialist/Program Coordinator
● Oversee the organization of paper and electronic consumer information according to HIPPA Laws.
● Respond to consumer inquiries regarding resources, and provide information and referral services.
● Oversee educational programming, and present information to groups of consumers weekly during
workshops such as Drivers Ed, Financial Management, & Reading and Literacy.
● Deliver in-person and online training modules for staff on computer systems such as Mi-Cil.
New York University; New York, NY Sept 2017- Dec 2017
Young Investigators Program Facilitator
Developed science experiences for elementary students, and implemented strategies for program
evaluation.
Co-taught weekly workshops to over 20 students on science principles based on student learning styles.
America Reads & Counts; Brooklyn, NY Sept 2016 – Dec 2017
Tutor
● Worked one-on-one with students struggling in math and English to improve literacy.
● Provided support to 3 ESL students, and 2 students with learning disabilities through games and group
activities.
Camden City Independent Living Center; Camden, NJ June 2017 – Sept 2017
Environmental Education Program Coordinator (Intern)
● Developed an inclusive Learning and Environmental Education Program for children with disabilities.
● Coordinated with environmental organizations and community partners to host 4 EE workshops for 30
children between 6 and 12 years old.
● Secured $230 in funding and in-kind donations to cover presenter costs and materials.
Hong Kong Academy; Sai Kung, Hong Kong Jan 2017 – Jan 2017
Environmental Education Researcher (Study Abroad)
● Partnered with HKA to develop a place based environmental education lesson for 6 students
● Collaborated with an NYU professor, the assistant principals of HKA and 2 international education
graduate students to create a curriculum based on IB standards
● Executed lesson in Hoi Ha Bay involving: kayaking, hiking, water quality testing and mangrove
identification
Stanley Holmes; Atlantic City, NJ Jan 2016 – May 2016
Workshop Teacher
● Designed and team-taught creative writing lessons at a local community center.
● Facilitated students improving skills in reading, critical thinking, and oral and written communications.
Conservation Legacy/VISTA; Galloway, NJ Sept 2015- May 2016
Diversity Recruitment Ambassador
● Hosted 6 VISTA information sessions for students graduating seniors at Stockton University.
● Represented VISTA and Conservations Legacy at 2 career fairs.
● Acted as an intermediate for stakeholders: campus offices, students, VISTA members and conservation
legacy.
AAAUW Tech Trek; Galloway, NJ July 2015 – July 2015
Student Counselor
● Supervised campers throughout the day and assist teachers with classes and maintaining lab safety.
● Assisted teachers, dorm monitors and the camp director with activities, field trips and material preparation.
NJ Department of Agriculture; Trenton, NJ May 2015-Sept 2015
Bio-Aide for Plant Division
● Conducted statewide surveys in vineyards, orchards, and solanaceous crop farms.
● Set and monitored insect traps at 16 different sites for 8 different invasive pests.
US Department of Interior; Washington, D.C. Jan 2015-May 2015
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Intern
● Developed presentation materials on the US Stream Protection Rule for public comment hearings in 5
states.
● Created charts for stream disturbance analysis in 11 Appalachian counties using USDA and USGS data
acquired by NAIP.
