Emily Cox
Silver City,NM
Summary
Professional with background in environmental education, equipped to inspire and inform communities about sustainability and conservation. Proven ability to develop engaging programs, foster collaborative team environments, and adapt to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, public speaking, and community outreach. Reliable and results-driven with passion for making a positive impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
The Christel Family
Destin, FL
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided full-time, live-in childcare, managing daily routines including meals, activities, and bedtime schedules in a safe and nurturing environment
- Supported children’s emotional, social, and developmental growth through engaging activities and consistent supervision
Nature Discovery Summer Camp Educator
Gila Resources Information Project
Silver City, NM
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated and guided groups of 20 children on river excursions and outdoor field activities with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
- Taught hands-on lessons in plant identification, macroinvertebrates identification, and watershed ecology, adapting instruction to different age groups.
- Fostered curiosity and ecological awareness through experiential learning, encouraging observation, inquiry, and respect for local ecosystems.
Pick It Up - Toss No Mos Program Coordinator
Gila Resources Information Project
Silver City, NM
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated and led community trash pickups once a month by planning events, recruiting volunteers, creating advertising initiatives, and managing social media outreach to increase participation and environmental awareness
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand resources and support for community projects.
Horticulture Program Student Worker
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with daily greenhouse operations, including plant propagation, watering, pruning, pest monitoring, and maintenance of controlled growing environments.
- Supported campus horticulture and landscaping projects by planting, maintaining, and caring for ornamental and native plants, while following proper safety and equipment procedures.
Children’s Water Festival Educator
Upper Gila Watershed Alliance
Silver City, NM
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Taught water quality monitoring, riparian conservation, native plant ID, and sustainable watershed practices to 3rd and 4th grade students in an outdoor setting
Environmental Youth Internship Crew Leader
Gila Resources Information Project
Silver City, NM
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized and planted native species in garden beds
- Removed invasive plant species from riparian area
- Removed Graffiti from buildings and tables
- Constructed juniper retainer beds along a hillside for native vegetation planting and established rock walls to mitigate erosion
- Responsible for plant maintenance, including irrigation, monitoring plant health within Big Ditch Park
New Earth Project Food Collector & Bio-reactor Builder
Upper Gila Watershed Alliance
Silver City, NM
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Collected, sorted and disposed of food waste and compostable materials
- Worked and communicated in a group setting to successfully and efficiently construct Johnson-Su bioreactors
Server/Bartender
The Buckhorn Opera House & Saloon
Pinos Altos, NM
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly greeting and attending to guests
- Effectively managed cash transactions, accurately handling payments, and maintaining the cash register balance
- Developed excellent multitasking skills while also learning to successfully communicate with coworkers in order to serve customers in a timely manner.
PBX Operator
Gila Regional Medical Center
Silver City, NM
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Proficient in operating complex telephone switchboard systems, including transferring calls, providing information, and relaying messages accurately and efficiently.
- Excellent customer service skills, displaying empathy, patience, and a caring attitude towards callers, patients, and hospital staff.
Ecological Monitoring Crew Member
Youth Conservation Corps
Silver City, NM
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Collected quarterly forestry data (including plant species identification, percent cover, understory cover, duff layer, etc) at 22 transects in the Gila National Forest near Pinos Altos, NM
- Performed quarterly water quality monitoring (macroinvertebrate sampling, pH, Turbidity, Conductivity, DO, Salinity, etc.) on 4 sites along the San Vicente creek and 4 sites along the Gila River
- Compiled data into Excel and created informative presentations to display data to the community
- Assisted with the GPS installation of riparian monitoring transects used for bird surveys, working across varied terrain while following ecological monitoring protocols
- Performed standardized bird surveys for 6 weeks during migratory season along the Gila River
- Hike to monitoring sites carrying gear for long periods of time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Development with concentrations in Environmental Science and Social Justice/Policy
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-2026
High School Diploma -
Aldo Leopold Charter School
Silver City, NM05-2019
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Environmental Education
- Youth Outreach
- Invasive Species Management
- Native Plant Restoration
- Environmental Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Coordination
Timeline
Nanny
The Christel Family
02.2025 - 04.2026
Nature Discovery Summer Camp Educator
Gila Resources Information Project
06.2024 - 07.2024
Horticulture Program Student Worker
Western New Mexico University
08.2023 - 03.2024
Pick It Up - Toss No Mos Program Coordinator
Gila Resources Information Project
07.2023 - 05.2024
Children’s Water Festival Educator
Upper Gila Watershed Alliance
05.2023 - 06.2023
Environmental Youth Internship Crew Leader
Gila Resources Information Project
04.2023 - 06.2023
New Earth Project Food Collector & Bio-reactor Builder
Upper Gila Watershed Alliance
04.2023 - 05.2023
PBX Operator
Gila Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
Server/Bartender
The Buckhorn Opera House & Saloon
07.2019 - 04.2023
Ecological Monitoring Crew Member
Youth Conservation Corps
12.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Development with concentrations in Environmental Science and Social Justice/Policy
Western New Mexico University
High School Diploma -
Aldo Leopold Charter School