Samantha Smit
Columbiana
Summary
To pursue opportunities in environmental education, and to continue developing skills that allow catering to an audience with a diverse range of age and experience in the outdoors.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Education Camp Counselor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Rushford
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and carried out ecology-based lessons for children ages 11-17, centering around the core principles of conservation and their importance.
- Led multiple hiking and overnight camping trips, ensuring the safety of all campers while maintaining positive stewardship of the environment.
- Guided the daily schedule for the camp, and adjusted it as needed to keep all of the staff on task in order to provide the best experience for the campers.
- Managed camper behavior in different situations and contexts in order to diffuse conflict and create a safe and inclusive environment for all campers.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Environmental Studies
Alfred University
Alfred, NY05.2026
Skills And Certifications
- ArcGIS
- Excel
- First Aid Certified, American Red Cross, 06/07/24
- CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross, 05/21/25
Professional Memberships
- Captain, Varsity Dressage Equestrian Team, 08/23 - Present
- President, Alfred Goes Green Environmental Club, 02/25 - Present
- Member, National College Athlete Honor Society, 05/25 - Present
- Member, Honors Advisory Board, 08/24 - Present
- Group Leader, Honors Program, 08/25 - Present
- Member, Honors Program, 08/22 - Present
Awards
- Fiat Five, Nominated for embracing student experience at Alfred University, 04/23
- Abdullah Equestrian Team Award, Nominated for overall sportsmanship and academic achievement, 04/24; 04/25
- Presidential Scholarship Award, Honors Program Scholarship Award, Dean’s List, 08/22 - Present
Fieldwork And Research
- Ecology of the Bahamas Fieldwork course, Comparing the Species Richness Between Small and Large Tide Pools at Night in San Salvador Island, Bahamas., 04/18/24
- Senior Capstone Project, Comparative Study on Reef Community Composition and Coral Bleaching on San Salvador Island, Bahamas., 05/26
Coursework
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Research Procedures
- Geology
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Ornithology
- Fieldcraft
- Outdoor proficiency
Timeline
Conservation Education Camp Counselor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
06.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Art - Environmental Studies
Alfred University
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