Olivia Burke
BELLEVILLE,WI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to secure an entry-level position in the field of Environmental Science and Conservation. Effective at prioritizing tasks, ensuring accuracy, and meeting deadlines. Upon graduation I will be commited to helping a team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hearts & Hands Inc. of Mt.Horeb
06.2022 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Implemented behavior management strategies ensuring positive student interactions and conflict resolution.
- Mentored assistant teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended professional development workshops, such as, Culturally Responsive Practices, CPR/First Aid, Pyramid Model Practices, and Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Volunteer
Burning Daylight Farms, LLC
03.2008 - Current
- I have directly assisted in planting over 15,000 trees (spruce, oak, cedar, and fruit trees).
- Planted fields of native grasses.
- Maintained trails for vehicle and foot traffic.
- Observed Minnesota DNR research and document the live cycle of trout.
- Planted and helped maintain pollinator fields designed by Reinvest in Minnesota and Root River Soil and Water.
- Maintaining the landscape to limit erosion control.
- Trash pick up along the road.
- Planted food plots for wildlife, using hand seeders and various tractor implements.
Office Assistant
Hearts & Hands Inc. of Mt.Horeb
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted in managing daily office operations and ensuring documentation for licensing compliance.
- Maintaining outdoor areas (painting, landscaping, upkeep of playground equipment/materials).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
UW-Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2026
Skills
- Stream monitoring
- Data Collection
- Geographic Information Systems using ArcGIS Pro
- Soil collection related to microplastics
Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
- Woking with Amphibians in Research
- Working with Fish in Research Settings
- Working with Mice in Research
- Working with Rats in Research Settings
- Working with Reptiles in a Research Setting
- Working with the IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee)
Social Environmental Justice
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hearts & Hands Inc. of Mt.Horeb
06.2022 - Current
Office Assistant
Hearts & Hands Inc. of Mt.Horeb
08.2020 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Burning Daylight Farms, LLC
03.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
UW-Platteville
Award
Complected 12 years of Girl Scout activities, resulting in earning the Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.