Lauren Dummich
Portland,Maine
Summary
Specializing in environmental education with thorough experience of developing, implementing, and managing interpretive programs for diverse audiences. Adept at teaching people of all ages how to enjoy and care for the environment. Dedicated and passionate about upholding the best practices in education, interpretation, and conservation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interpreter/Deckhand
Casco Bay Custom Charters
05.2021 - Current
- Researched, developed, and implemented interpretation material about local history, ecology, and marine life of Casco Bay
- Hosted private charters of 2-20 people ensuring safety and comfort while aboard
- Executed deckhand responsibilities gracefully throughout charter.
Park Interpreter
Department of Conservation and Recreation
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Researched, developed, and lead over 100 historical and nature-based programs specific to each of the Boston Harbor Islands
- Stationed at different islands to conserve, maintain, and educate visitors in both passive and structured lessons
- Collaborated with program leads to develop and implement the Night Sky Program with Boston Harbor Islands.
Teacher Naturalist
Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Wrote and facilitated nature-based programs for onsite use
- Traveled to offsite schools to help implement nature education into their current curriculum
- Used best practices and ensured safe handling of education animals both on and offsite
- Co-taught Preschool (ages 4-5) at the on-campus Nature School.
Education Director/Cave Guide
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed, organized, and taught cave related education programs for school field trips ages 5-15
- Taught boy scout merit badge classes
- Guided visitors through dark tight spaces for extended periods of time using head lamps and knee pads
- Ensured safety of the cave and visitors while on cave tours.
Naturalist
Prairie Park Nature Center
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed husbandry duties animals at the nature center, including preparing food like rabbits and guinea pigs
- Wrote, developed, and facilitated curriculum for nature camps throughout the summer
- Used best practices while presenting live animals for public programs, birthday parties, campers, and general visitors
- Learned safe bird of prey handling skills including jessing and show technique.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Education
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT01.2015
BA - Environmental Science, BA Theater
New England College
Henniker, NH05.2012
Skills
- Public speaking
- Raptor handling
- Program development
- Program delivery
- Creativity
- Tree identification
- Husbandry duties
Certification
- Certified Interpretive Guide, 09/01/19, Present
- First Aid and CPR, 05/01/23, Present
Timeline
Interpreter/Deckhand
Casco Bay Custom Charters
05.2021 - Current
Teacher Naturalist
Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center
10.2018 - 04.2020
Park Interpreter
Department of Conservation and Recreation
05.2017 - 10.2020
Education Director/Cave Guide
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
03.2016 - 05.2017
Naturalist
Prairie Park Nature Center
05.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Education
University of New Haven
BA - Environmental Science, BA Theater
New England College
- Certified Interpretive Guide, 09/01/19, Present
- First Aid and CPR, 05/01/23, Present
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