Amanda Fisher
Owasso,OK
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Outdoor Classroom - Tulsa, excelling in environmental education and community partnership. Skilled in audience engagement and lesson planning, fostering teamwork and critical thinking. Successfully developed innovative programs, adept at cultivating inclusive environments, demonstrating patience and empathy in diverse settings.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Naturalist Educator
Outdoor Classroom - Tulsa
01.2022 - Current
- Lead Naturalists must think, communicate, and behave as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promote youth development, stimulate teamwork, and encourage a positive attitude with others.
- The Lead Naturalist team is responsible for recruiting schools, specialty educators, social service organizations and collaborating with other non-traditional educators, particularly within our community associations.
- Present interpretive and environmental education nature programs for diverse audiences (ages pre-K to adult)
- Collaborate with peers to lead, and/or assist with special nature-related workshops, clubs, and special events.
- Initiated and developed innovative programs and activities to enhance community engagement.
- Monitored attendance at events and programs to gather data for community engagement analysis.
- Cultivated teamwork culture emphasizing mutual respect, individual initiative, inclusion, and diversity; collaborated with partners and staff to identify and implement best practices.
- Developed and distributed press releases, e-flyers, and program calendars to promote educational initiatives and increase audience participation.
- Create and develop illustrations and content for educational materials.
- Administer installation and maintenance of aquaponic systems in schools and other facilities.
Chemistry Education Internship
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted student engagement and critical thinking skills.
- Introduced innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Executed daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve challenges related to products and services.
Middle School Tutor (English Language Learners)
09.2020 - 11.2020
Chemistry Education Internship
Blanchard High School
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Monitored classroom interactions to provide feedback that improved teaching strategies and communication.
Chemical Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma Stephenson Life Science Research Campus
Norman, OK
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Performing and analyzing NMR Spectroscopy
- Performed experiments under the guidance of the lead professor
- Documented experimental data for analysis
- Presenting findings to lead professor and colleagues
Cashier
Fuel Mart Phillips 66
Tahlequah, OK
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at Fuel Mart Phillips 66.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the cashier area throughout shifts.
Middle School Music Tutor
Tahlequah Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science Education-Specialization in Chemistry, Native American Studies
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2021
Skills
- Environmental education
- Audience engagement
- Community partnership
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Patience and empathy
Affiliations
- American Chemical Society
- Oklahoma Science Teaching Association
Taught Professional Developments
- Environmental Education Expo, 2026
- Women in Nature, 2025, 2026
- Sensational Science, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Going 3d with GRC, 2026
Professional Certification Exams
- OGET, 2018
- PPAT, 2021
Awards
- Distinguished Scholar Scholarship
- Cherokee Nation Tribal Grant
- Outstanding Science Education Intern, 2021
- Magna Cum Laude, 2021
- Environmental Excellence Award k-12 Educators - Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, 2022
Community Service
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, Participate in STEM outreach events supporting Tulsa-area students and teachers through hands-on learning experiences.
Professional Developments
- Designing Inclusive Science Learning Environments: Supporting Students Who Receive Special Education Services
- Transforming Science Learning: Science is Social! Transform Your Classroom into a Learning Community
- Lab Safety Considerations for Back to School, Ken Roy, Kevin Doyle
- Hurray! STEM Is Here to Stay, Kate Soriano, Wendy Binder
- Family Science at the Dinner Table, Mike Fumagalli, Kristin Rademaker
- How do I Promote Student Modeling?, Cynthia Passmore, Jennifer Horton
- Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts for Next Generation Science Standards, Carol Baker
- Creating Effective Science Labs Compatible with NGSS, Julie Olson
- The Engineering Design Cycle in Physical Science Instruction, Julie Pepperman
- NGSS: Perils of the Blame Game, Dr.Cary Sneider
- Acting on your data, Mya Martin-Glenn
- How do I select phenomenon to motivate student sensemaking, Tricia Shelton, Ted Williard
- Student Sensemaking Through Meaningful Scientific Talk, Heather Shaffery
- Expanding our Understanding of the Importance of Representation in STEM
Instructional Experience
- Middle School Music Tutor, 01/01/13 - 12/31/16
- Chemistry Education Student Teaching, Norman High School, 01/01/21 - 05/31/21, Heather Shaffery, David Powell
- Chemistry Education Internship, Blanchard High School, 03/01/19 - 04/30/19, Amy Lasater
- Middle School Tutor (English Language Learners), 09/01/20 - 11/30/20
Languages
Cherokee
Elementary
Certification
- Blue Thumb River Monitoring Certified
Timeline
Lead Naturalist Educator
Outdoor Classroom - Tulsa
01.2022 - Current
Chemistry Education Internship
University of Oklahoma
01.2021 - 05.2021
Middle School Tutor (English Language Learners)
09.2020 - 11.2020
Chemistry Education Internship
Blanchard High School
03.2019 - 04.2019
Chemical Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma Stephenson Life Science Research Campus
01.2018 - 05.2018
Cashier
Fuel Mart Phillips 66
01.2014 - 01.2016
Middle School Music Tutor
Tahlequah Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science Education-Specialization in Chemistry, Native American Studies
The University of Oklahoma