Bethany Eden Rowland
Grundy Center,IA
Summary
Passionate Education Coordinator and Master Gardener with 3 years of experience leading educational programs in a classroom setting and collaborating with community stakeholders to increase access to local foods.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Gardens and Farm Strategist
AmeriCorps VISTA
Cedar Falls, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Identified and partnered with key community stakeholders to support the establishment and ongoing maintenance of community gardens.
- Conducted an in-depth study of city parks leading to the creation of a comprehensive data report suggesting suitable locations for community gardens.
- Utilized expertise as a master gardener to effectively manage and oversee church donation garden.
- Promoted community garden plot availabilities and local food events through digital marketing strategies and distributing flyers.
- Collaborated with University of Northern Iowa's local food team to enhance local food access in Black Hawk County
Sustainability Coordinator
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Waterloo, IA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Successfully implemented the nation-wide Pick A Better Snack Program in collaboration with a Health Educator, targeting elementary classrooms.
- Collaborated with teachers in the Waterloo School District to deliver more than 100 programs focused on environmental education and personal well-being to students.
- Enhanced students' understanding of pollinators in the environment through story-based yoga classes that incorporated mindfulness practices and interactive movements.
- Guided participants at the 2022 Civic Action Academy and Green Iowa Americorps members in a training session highlighting the transformational impact of self-awareness in local communities.
- Developed lesson plans and oversaw the care of 7 school gardens.
Land & Water Education Coordinator
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Cedar Falls, IA
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated, promoted, and attended sustainability and conservation education and outreach events.
- Collaborated with Communications and Marketing Coordinator to publish blog posts and self-help ebook on website.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our environmental services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
Education
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours
Yoga Renew Alliance
OnlineHerbalist Certification
The Science And Art of Herbalism
OnlineReiki 1 & II
GreatorHealth, LLC
Cedar Falls, IA11.2022
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification
ECornell
Online05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, English
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IAHigh School Diploma -
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls, IA05.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Content development
- Event calendar management
- Leadership/communication skills
- Lesson planning
- Organization
- Self-motivated
- Story-telling
- Team collaboration
- Workshop and conference presentations
Certification
- Black Hawk County Master Gardener - 2023
- Certificate in Permaculture Design - 2024
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - 2024
Timeline
Community Gardens and Farm Strategist
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2023 - Current
Sustainability Coordinator
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
09.2022 - 08.2023
Land & Water Education Coordinator
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
09.2021 - 08.2022
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours
Yoga Renew Alliance
Herbalist Certification
The Science And Art of Herbalism
Reiki 1 & II
GreatorHealth, LLC
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification
ECornell
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, English
University of Northern Iowa
High School Diploma -
Cedar Falls High School
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