Maria Rose
Tulsa,OK
Summary
A team player with diverse experience in education and a proven track record in marketing and environmental stewardship, I am passionate about the powerful impact outdoor education and nature-based learning can have on the social, emotional, and educational development of young children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational ASL Interpreter
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Facilitated communication between Deaf/hard of hearing individuals and their teachers and peers in both mainstream and self-contained deaf-ed settings
- Collaborated as a member of the IEP team, providing insight into individualized needs of students both linguistically and academically
- Planned and implemented English language development curriculum for deaf and hard of hearing children
- Provided cultural input to language users to holistically manage the communication goals of both parties
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Grassroots Ranch
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Coordinated community outreach including on-farm educational workshops, field trips/field days for students, and farm tours
- Primary public-facing representative working with local and national media, communicating the mission and vision of our regenerative farm
- Developed initial brand identity and managed subsequent brand updates and national re-branding projects
- Created social media content, content calendars, website copy, and promotional materials to educate consumers on complex environmental stewardship practices while adhering to a structured and targeted marketing strategy
Marketing Consultant
Grassroots Ranch
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with leadership in creating monthly newsletters, reviewing and editing monthly content calendars, and advised on strategy for integrating all avenues of customer communication to achieve quarterly goals.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Created and distributed digital surveys for data collection and analysis regarding customer satisfaction and feedback
Home Educator
of Three Curious and Zealous Children
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated classical, Charlotte-Mason, Waldorf, and Montessori methodologies to create a blended approach to best suit student needs.
- Led and coordinated educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Researched, selected, and created appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and educational goals.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and helped students explore concepts through creative, hands-on activities.
- Planned and executed outdoor, nature-based activities to suit a range of physical abilities. Often equipping students for interacting with nature in a range of weather conditions for both structured and unstructured learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Interpreting
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR12-2015
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK12-2013
Skills
- 10 years of Gardening and Animal Husbandry experience
- Outdoor Education
- Project-based learning
- Lesson planning
- Literacy strategies
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Special education support
- Social media management
- Copywriting
- Fluent in American Sign Language
Hobbies
Gardening, Mushroom Foraging, Reading, Pottery, Fiber Arts, Hiking
Timeline
Home Educator
of Three Curious and Zealous Children
08.2021 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Grassroots Ranch
02.2021 - 08.2023
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Grassroots Ranch
01.2015 - 01.2021
Educational ASL Interpreter
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Interpreting
University of Arkansas
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tulsa Community College
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