Astrid Niles
Easton,CT
Summary
Critical thinker, problem solver, creative, team player, and leader, with the intention to raise awareness and protect the environment for future generations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Mentor
Two Coyotes Wilderness School
06.2021 - Current
- Mentoring urban and suburban youth in wilderness skills
- Co-developed and implemented weekly lesson plans for children ages 5-15 ranging from Feather, Fur & Fin to Advanced Survival camps.
Customer Service Cashier
Silverman's Farm
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked at the cash register for a small farm, answering questions, and greeting guests.
NRCA Conservation Ambassador Program
UConn
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Accepted into the Conservation Ambassador Program with UCONN.
- Planned, and executed a project demonstrating the effects of enrichment on birds of prey behavior.
- Created a citizen science project that mapped raptor sightings throughout CT.
- Presented my projects at the 2021 Connecticut Conference on Natural Resources.
- Pivoted to virtual due to Covid-19.
Earthspace Pollinator Garden
Workspace Education
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Proposed, planned, designed, fundraised for, and executed a native pollinator garden on school grounds.
Digital Discovery Guide
The Bronx Zoo
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Accepted into the Digital Discovery guide program with the Bronx Zoo.
- Participated in weekly science workshops on a variety of conservation-related topics, from animal behavior in zoos and aquariums to human-wildlife conflicts around the world.
- Pivoted to virtual due to Covid-19
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2027
Dual Enrollment -
Post University
Virtual05.2023
High School Diploma -
Education Without Walls, High School
New Milford, CT05.2020
Skills
- Childhood Education
- Organization/Planning skills
- Customer service
- Science
Timeline
Assistant Mentor
Two Coyotes Wilderness School
06.2021 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Silverman's Farm
06.2021 - 08.2021
NRCA Conservation Ambassador Program
UConn
07.2020 - 03.2021
Earthspace Pollinator Garden
Workspace Education
03.2020 - 07.2020
Digital Discovery Guide
The Bronx Zoo
03.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine
Dual Enrollment -
Post University
High School Diploma -
Education Without Walls, High School
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