Charlotte Bermingham
St Louis,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Experience Ambassador
Santa Barbara Zoo
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions about animal conservation to build rapport and retention.
- Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.
- Led educational talks to guests at the Santa Barbara Zoo Ranger Station about animals found in California national parks.
- Informed guests about preservation of biological artifacts and variation of skulls.
- Led youth educational programs to children about national park conservation and local biodiversity
Guest Science Teacher
The American Dream School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in the 7th grade.
- Created hands-on experiential learning curricula about air pollution, green infrastructure, and conservation ecology and instructed students.
- Answered questions from students regarding instruction material.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Let a hands-on experiential field trip to a community garden to learn about the benefits of green infrastructure as a means of combatting air pollution
Park Steward
Friends Of Brook Park
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Tended to flower and vegetable boxes by watering and weeding.
- Checked recycling cans, removed garbage and put recyclables in correct bin.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
La Morada Mexican Restaurant
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment to meet food preparation codes.
- Assembled take-out bags to distribute to local homeless population.
- Operated manual and electronic appliances to slice, peel and trim vegetables.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to deliver punctual, friendly service.
- Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
Camp Counselor
Camp Birchwood For Girls
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught campers ages 6-16 activities such as sailing, guitar, and arts and crafts.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Inspected sailboat equipment and machinery to verify functionality and safety.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Education
Biology And International Relations
Bard College
Hudson, NY05.2026
Biology And Spanish
Portland State University
Portland, OR05.2022
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
St Louis, MO05.2021
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Earth Science
- Lesson Implementation
- Immersive Activities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Different Learning Styles
Timeline
Guest Experience Ambassador
Santa Barbara Zoo
06.2023 - 08.2023
Guest Science Teacher
The American Dream School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Park Steward
Friends Of Brook Park
09.2021 - 12.2021
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
La Morada Mexican Restaurant
09.2021 - 12.2021
Camp Counselor
Camp Birchwood For Girls
07.2017 - 08.2018
Biology And International Relations
Bard College
Biology And Spanish
Portland State University
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
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