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MATY GUEYE

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Aspiring environmental law professional with hands-on experience in environmental advocacy, policy advising, and community education. Seeking opportunities in environmental policy, sustainability, and public service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Writing Tutor

Writing Resource Center, SUNY-ESF
01.2026 - Current
  • Provide individualized tutoring in brainstorming, organization, drafting, and revision.
  • Support research integration, citation practices, and academic structure.

Environmental Education Senior Intern

Back Bay Wildlife Refuge / Virginia Beach City Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed engaging environmental education programs for 4th grade students.
  • Facilitated outdoor classroom experiences, enhancing student understanding of local ecosystems.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate environmental topics into existing curricula.

Student Researcher

Environmental Studies Program, Brock Environmental Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducted research on environmental sustainability practices to support program initiatives.
  • Collaborated with faculty and peers to develop research proposals and EcoSummit presentations.

Education

B.S. - Environmental Studies

State University of New York College of Environmental Science And Forestry (SUNY-ESF)
Syracuse, NY
01.2028

Skills

  • Research & Policy Analysis
  • Academic Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Organization
  • Problem Solving
  • Narrative & Research writing

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Green Ribbon Committee, City of Virginia Beach — Voting Member | 2023–2024
• Advised City Council on environmental and water quality initiatives
• One of two student voting representatives
• Panelist at Chesapeake Bay: 50 Years of Education & Student Leadership
• Featured in The Virginian-Pilot (2022

Student Stories: Green Ribbon Committee — WHRO Public Media & PBS
• Author and narrator for animated feature on youth climate advocacy for PBS

Student Environmental Education Coalition (SEEC) — Secretary
Promote environmental awareness through community education and service while coordinating meetings, managing communications, and supporting professional development initiatives.

Environmental Studies Student Organization — General Member
Engage in interdisciplinary discussions on sustainability through art, politics, and communication to support professional growth.

Pre-Law Society, SUNY-ESF — General Member
Participate in LSAT preparation, law school planning, and networking with legal professionals and alumni.

Alpha Xi Sigma (AXS) Honor Society — General Member
Maintain a 3.175+ GPA and complete community service requirements Assisted in contributing 43 hours of volunteer services.

Certification

  • CITI Program — Social & Behavioral Research | January 2025

Timeline

Writing Tutor

Writing Resource Center, SUNY-ESF
01.2026 - Current

Environmental Education Senior Intern

Back Bay Wildlife Refuge / Virginia Beach City Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024

Student Researcher

Environmental Studies Program, Brock Environmental Center
01.2022 - 01.2024

B.S. - Environmental Studies

State University of New York College of Environmental Science And Forestry (SUNY-ESF)
MATY GUEYE