Laura Casne
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Highly qualified naturalist with 3 years of experience teaching and working with students of all ages teaching ecology, natural history, and biology concepts. Plans and delivers educational programs that include demonstrations, lectures, discussion, and student experiments to develop a greater understanding of natural resources and the environment. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently.
- Honored confidentiality to safeguard students' private information.
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
- Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Supported students in technology use to enhance their learning.
Visitor Services Staff
Lincoln Parks And Recreation
03.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Promoted conservation strategies to different community and youth groups.
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
- Developed engaging hiking programs for 1st and 2nd grade LPS students in accordance with NGSS science standards
Naturalist
Nebraska Game And Parks Commission
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and delivered both informal and formal education programs multiple times per day
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits and hands-on workshops
- Staffed information desk and greeted visitors and provided information
- Managed animal husbandry needs for 16 reptile and amphibian species
- Created spreadsheets to track visitors, animal activities, environmental conditions and other key metrics
- Developed beaver program encouraging critical thought regarding animal adaption and characteristics that are to be used in surrounding parks naturalist programs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Promoted conservation strategies to different community and youth groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska05.2020
Skills
- Natural Resources Understanding
- History Knowledge
- Ability to Work in All Weather Conditions
- Excellent Writing Skills and Public Speaking Ability
- Education Program Development
- Time Management Skills
- Coordinate Events
- Garden Maintenance
- Social Media Posts
- Animal Care
- Experience with Digital Media and Online Teaching/Learning
- Project-Based Learning
Additional Education
- 2023, Nebraska Forestry Service: Project Learning Tree Training
- 2021, Nebraska Game and Parks: Flying Wild Training
- 2021, Nebraska Game and Parks: k-12 Education Workshop Training
- 2021, Nebraska Game and Parks: Aquatic Wild Training
- 2021, Nebraska Game and Parks: Growing up Wild Training
- 2020, Nebraska Game and Parks: Master Naturalist Training
Timeline
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2023 - Current
Visitor Services Staff
Lincoln Parks And Recreation
03.2022 - Current
Naturalist
Nebraska Game And Parks Commission
05.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln