Courtney Jarvis, Environmental Educator
502 Kodiak Street CLJarvis5@gmail.com
Eugene, OR 97401 Courtneyjarvis.weebly.com
(541) 914-8691
Education
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B.S. Environmental Studies Grad June 2014
University of Oregon - Eugene, OR
Skills
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Collaboration and Leadership
Collaborated with ten undergraduates to create a complete grade 1 through 5 environmental curricula.
Maintained correspondence with multiple community partners.
Assessed and evaluated group projects regularly.
Oversaw and managed final reports for all participants.
Lesson Planning
Customized two lessons and one field trip that appealed to students diverse learning styles and
backgrounds.
Participated in Project Learning Trees Environmental Education workshop on lesson planning and
teaching evaluations.
Ability to reflect on lessons and modify as needed in order to improve as an educator.
Facilitating
Facilitated over 150 students during five field trips for children ages 6-12
Educated elementary school students about local ecosystems and animals
Led games and other activities for students of all ages
Experience
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Environmental Educator Jan. 2014-June 2014
Environmental Leadership Program, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Focused on environmental education (EE) theory and practice
Developed creative and challenging place-based lessons and field trips for students at Adams Elementary
Worked to increase environmental awareness, knowledge, and skill sets among students
Presented the importance of EE at the University of Oregons 4
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Annual Undergraduate Symposium
Grassroots Garden Volunteer Feb. 2011- Mar. 2013
Food for Lane County, Eugene, OR
Participated in organic gardening and composting workshops
Aided younger volunteers with gardening activities
Server and Prep Cook June 2010- Dec. 2013
Willamette Oaks Retirement Apartments, Eugene, OR
Served/prepared meals for over 100 residents every shift.
Trained all new employees from Aug. 2011 to Dec. 2013
Employee of the Month August 2012
Certifications
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Project Learning Tree Certified
Environmental Educator
CPR and First Aid Certification
Project Wild Certified Environmental and
Conservation Educator
Oregon Drivers License
Courtney Jarvis
502 Kodiak Street (541) 914-8691
Eugene, OR 97401 CLJarvis5@gmail.com
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