Bethany Eden Rowland
Cedar Falls,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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mindfulness Educator & Resiliency Team Member
Challenge to Change
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Created new and engaging lesson plans monthly for students in preschool up to 6th grade.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Encouraged self-care among students and facility clients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions for increased social interaction and skill development.
- Collaborated with school teachers and facility directors to coordinate and implement client services.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Nourish Iowa VISTA Leader
Nourish Iowa VISTA Program
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and managed recruitment efforts, interviews, and onboarding of four new members with program manager.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Facilitated on-going team building professional development opportunities, and one-on-one support for 12 members.
- Assisted in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining calendars for optimal time management.
- Contributed to project success by assisting with preparation of presentation materials and reports.
Community Gardens and Farm Strategist
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Identified and partnered with key community stakeholders to support the establishment and ongoing maintenance of community gardens.
- Conducted an in-depth study of 32 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
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
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
In-progress
Permaculture Design Certification
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours
Yoga Renew
95 Hour Children's Yoga Certification
Challenge To Change
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification
ECornell
05.2022
High 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
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
Certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - 2024
- 95 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - 2024
- Black Hawk County Master Gardener - 2023
2022 Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award
During my 2nd year serving with Green Iowa AmeriCorps, I received the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award for environmental education and outreach initiatives in Black Hawk County.
Timeline
Mindfulness Educator & Resiliency Team Member
Challenge to Change
08.2024 - Current
Nourish Iowa VISTA Leader
Nourish Iowa VISTA Program
08.2024 - Current
Community Gardens and Farm Strategist
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2023 - 08.2024
Sustainability Coordinator
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
09.2022 - 08.2023
Land & Water Education Coordinator
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
09.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Cedar Falls High School
In-progress
Permaculture Design Certification
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours
Yoga Renew
95 Hour Children's Yoga Certification
Challenge To Change
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification
ECornell
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