Grace Olley
Penn Valley,PA
Summary
As a motivated and passionate Undergraduate Biology and Secondary Education Student, I am constantly utilizing each and every opportunity for experience and immersion to the most of my ability in order to fully prepare myself for a career in Biology Education.
Personally, my love and interest for Biology dates back to my days in Middle School, and immediately becoming fascinated with the life science-centered material of seventh grade science. I wholeheartedly believe that I could not have been introduced to the subject with a better example than an energetic, fully invested educator that consistently presented knowledge and teaching material of the content with genuine joy and enthusiasm. Continuing to explore Biology and Genetics into high school only furthered my aspirations of a career in the field one day. As someone who finds genuine joy and excitement in explaining and presenting interests of mine, I believe that I could not have chosen a more perfect major and career path for myself. I look forward with full intent to fostering the same love and appreciation for the study of life and all of its inhabitants that was once instilled in me, and am eager to discover what is in store for my future.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator/Counselor, Occasional Animal Caretaker
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Gladwyne, PA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly and effectively to incidents or concerns.
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational lesson plans and hands-on activities tailored to campers' interests, as well as to foster teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and appreciation for nature among campers
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels as well as adapting instruction, delivery, or accessibility if necessary to meet diverse learning and/or personal needs of campers.
- Organized, as well as attended and supervised field trips that enhanced campers' understanding of local ecosystems and conservation practices.
- Collaborated with co-counselors and staff to evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements for future sessions.
- Maintained a positive camp environment and acted as a positive role model by demonstrating strong leadership skills, creating a safe and encouraging environment for all campers, addressing conflicts, and providing support.
- Occasionally utilized prior training and demonstration by educators in order to care for the camp's resident animals. Responsibilities included maintaining habitat conditions, feeding animals, cleaning habitat spaces, and collecting data on the wellbeing and demeanor of the animals.
Camp Kinney SCHOLAR
Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed supportive relationship and rapport with my summer-long 1-1 paired camper, building trust to facilitate open communication, comfortability to advocate for self, and a positive camp environment with peers.
- Implemented tailored behavior intervention plans for camper, fostering skill development and emotional regulation as well as social and emotional goals. If necessary, I was prepared and able to adapt delivery, instruction, or accessibility in a situation based on my camper's individual needs.
- Collaborated with co-SCHOLARS and group leads to develop and implement instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Monitored camper progress through tracking ABA practice-based data; providing feedback to further support the desired goals for my camper.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Biology, Secondary Education
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05.2027
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Positive engagement
- Subject matter expertise
- Special education
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Creativity
- Group supervision and management
- Outdoor skills
- Animal care and enrichment
Certification
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training
- American Red Cross CPR Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training and Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Educator/Counselor, Occasional Animal Caretaker
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
07.2025 - 08.2025
Camp Kinney SCHOLAR
Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support
07.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Secondary Education
Chestnut Hill College