MARY LUGG
MS Natural Resources
8915 NE Everett Portland, OR 97220 Graduate certificate
(405) 269-0845 in environmental education
luggmary@gmail.com Projected graduation Dec 18, 2017
University of Idaho
Certified Teacher Secondary Education
McCall Outdoor Science School
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Adept at preparing and executing classroom curriculum
Instructing students on proper use of scientific instruments and other
educational resources
Knowledge of instructional techniques and assessment methods
Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
Carrying out environmental science and social research
Facilitation of research and education on socio-ecological systems
Friendly and love working with people
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McCall Outdoor Science School Field Instructor August 2016-current
University of Idaho McCall, Idaho
Facilitated Place-Based education at Idahos only publicly operated K-12 residential
outdoor school. Provided experiential learning opportunities among students,
educators, scientists and citizens to foster the critical thinking skills necessary to
address complex social and ecological issues. Utilized various instructional
techniques such as the learning cycle to promote high quality instruction and a
collaborative, positive learning environment. Used technology in the classroom to
help students understand the scientific method, ecological principles, and conduct
research.
Physical Therapy Aide and Aquatic Specialist May 2014-August 2016
Providence Health and Services Portland, Oregon
Provided excellent care for rehabilitation patients in clinic and therapeutic pool
settings by implementing treatment plans and setting up treatment modalities
and/or patient related tasks as appropriate. Taught water aerobic classes for
seniors and group classes for children with disabilities. Actively engaged in and
promoted positive customer service interactions with patients, clinic team
members, and other customers. Managed other aspects of clinic such as scheduling
and health insurance, and cleaning and ordering therapeutic supplies. Additional
title included Continuing Education Assistant. Organized weekend events that
introduced keynote speakers designed to provide growth and development in
knowledge and skill of the targeted medical audiences.
Conservation Educator Coordinator Apr 2013-April 2014
Oregon Zoo Portland, Oregon
Supervised and mentored 10 at-risk teens from the Portland community during
their third year of internship for the Zoo Animal Presenter program. Responsible for
hiring, training, scheduling, providing feedback and acknowledgement of the teen
interns. Coordinated and developed conservation education such as composting,
waste management, healthy eating, and wildlife management for teens to teach to
members of the greater public. Also arranged conservation projects for teens to
collaborate with regional government council, Metro. Arranged for project logistics
such as food, transportation, and equipment; Collaborated with other educational
staff at the zoo and offsite staff such as SUN school and boys and girls clubs staff.
Tracked and recorded number of people reached during education presentations.
Science Instructor Apr 2011-Nov 2011
Lead Science Instructor Apr 2012-Nov 2012
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center Lyons, Oregon
Developed and taught science curriculum to grades K-12, AP and college level
courses at wilderness-based facility and guided weekly overnight educational
backcountry trips for youth. Role included living and working with coworkers and
visitors to the center. Obtained vast knowledge of Pacific Northwest Old Growth
Forest natural history and ecology. Additional duties included providing customer
service to cabin renters and day hikers visiting the facility. During second season,
managed volunteer service project for youth and adults and directed group of 4
science instructors to ensure high quality of instruction. Additionally, maintained
supplies for outdoor education curriculum.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Environmental Science, May 2010 Willamette
University; Salem, Oregon
Classwork, biology, chemistry, geology, ecology, physical geography, world
geography, GIS, water resources, environmental ethics, environmental
chemistry, biogeography, behavioral ecology, archeological geology, political
science
Senior Thesis, Avian biodiversity: Comparing avian abundance and diversity
according to stand type at Willamette University 's Zena Forest
Portland Community College, additional coursework including biology, chemistry,
physics, human anatomy and physiology, and psychology taken 2014-2106
Masters of Science (MS) in Natural Resources, emphasis in education,
anticipated graduation date Dec 2017 University of Idaho; Moscow, Idaho
K-12 natural resources field instruction
Masters level coursework, Ecology, Winter Ecology, Statistics, Place-Based
Education, Leadership, Natural Resources Seminar, Science Communication
Literature Review Seminar for Sponsored Project
Sponsored Project, NSF EPSCoR MILES (Managing Idahos Landscapes
and Ecosystem Services), tasked with planning and implementing summer
workshop for Boise area Secondary Education teachers around issues of
Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services
Teaching Certification Secondary Education; Biology and Natural
Sciences anticipated graduation date Dec 2018 University of Idaho; Moscow,
Idaho University of Idaho; Moscow, Idaho
CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS
Engineering and Science Festival Boise State University 2017
Idaho EPSCoR annual conference 2016/2017
Wilderness First Aid Certified
Leave No Trace certified
REFERENCES
Dr. Karla Bradley Eitel
Associate Professor, Natural Resources and Society
Director of Education, McCall Outdoor Science School
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
McCall, ID 83638
208.310.7081
keitel@uidaho.edu
Dr. Jan U.H. Eitel
Research Assistant Professor, Natural Resources and Society
University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School
College of Natural Resources
Laboratory of Environmental Dynamics
McCall, ID 83638
208.596.9277
jeitel@uidaho.edu
Teresa Cavazos Cohn
Research Assistant Professor, Natural Resources and Society
College of Natural Resources
McCall Outdoor Science School
University of Idaho
McCall, ID 83638
406.223.3862
tcohn@uidaho.edu
