ALLISON OEDING

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Education 2012-2014 WESTERN STATE COLORADO UNIVERSITY Masters of Arts in Education Emphasis: Elementary, Reading Gunnison, Colorado

2000-2005 INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington, Indiana Bachelor of Science Major: Environmental Management Bachelor of Arts Major: Spanish Overseas Studies: Spain - Fall 2002 semester Training/Certifications: Elementary Education (K-6) Teacher, Wilderness First Aid, Heartsaver CPR, Avalanche 1 certification Continuing Education Book Study Pathways to the Common Core : Adams State College, Summer 2013. CCIRA 2012 : University of Colorado, Spring 2012. Six-Trait Writing Model : Adams State College, Spring 2011. Conversational Spanish : Colorado Mountain College, Spring 2011. Effective Teaching : Colorado Mountain College, Spring 2011. Stalking Education in the Wild : University of Colorado, Fall 2010. ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Woody Creek, Colorado Teacher August 2011- present Teach 3rd and 4th grade students performing all necessary classroom responsibilities. Teach 5th and 6th grade students beginning Spanish and develop its curriculum. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents to achieve student success. ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Aspen, Colorado Environmental Educator August 2008-August 2011 Taught elementary students their environmental education class at the public school. Led groups of students on day hikes in field-based natural science education. Developed curriculum and handled/cared for birds of prey, snake, and box turtle. Naturalist Provided natural history interpretive hikes customized to the group. Served as mentor to summer intern-naturalists. Toklat Steward Managed and organized Toklat event scheduling, Toklat income/expense budgets, and the planting/caring for greenhouse. Served as liaison to Aspen Historical Society maintenance of Ashcroft ghost town. Engaged visitors by recounting history and served as hostess for summer dinner events with the Aspen Institute. DRIFTWOOD EDUCATION CENTER St. Simons Island, Georgia Lead Science Educator October 2006- May 2008 Assisted with training new staff and served as liaison to upper management. Taught children science-based curriculum at a very hands-on level for a better understanding and appreciation of their environment. Led groups of students, and on occasion Elderhostel groups, for day trips. Handled and cared for snakes, box turtles, terrapins, and small alligators. PEAK PURSUITS St. Simons Island, Georgia Low/High Ropes Facilitator September 2007- May 2008 Facilitated team-building activities to groups of all ages. Led low ropes initiatives and high ropes challenges.

Professional Experience

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ALLISON OEDING
Other Experience MOTE MARINE LABORATORY Sarasota, Florida Night-time Sea Turtle Tagger June 2008-July 2008 Patrolled beach at night for nesting turtles to tag and collect data. BINATIONAL SEA TURTLE RECOVERY PROGRAM Rancho Nuevo, Mexico Sea Turtle Technician May 2007-August 2007; May 2006-August 2006 Communicated in Spanish to obtain and perform daily tasks for data collection. LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Los Fresnos, Texas Sea Turtle Technician May 2005-August 2005 Collected data on nesting turtles, site location, and nest hatch rate. Presented informal educational talks during hatchling releases and patrols. OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS Van Buren, Missouri Student Conservation Association Intern September 2004-December 2004 Guided cave tours, offered cultural interpretations, and lead school programs. FRIPP ISLAND RESORT Fripp Island, South Carolina Summer Naturalist / Kayak Guide May 2004-August 2004 Organized and implemented nature programs for visitors of all ages. Volunteer Experience ENGLISH IN ACTION Basalt, Colorado Volunteer Tutor January 2009- present Tutor English language learners to reach a connection with their community. GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER Jekyll Island, Georgia Husbandry/Interpretation Volunteer February 2008- May 2008 Guided walks for public while in addition to assisting in meal preparation for turtles. WILLING WORKERS ON ORGANIC FARMS throughout New Zealand Volunteer November 2005-April 2006 Participated in cultural exchange program and learned organic farming principles. INDIANA BIOLOGICAL SURVEY Bloomington, Indiana Student Volunteer February 2005-May 2005 Worked on GIS project involving distribution maps of crayfish species in Indiana. Interests/Hobbies Many outdoor activities including (but not limited to): hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, kayaking, and volleyball. When it is time to relax at home, I like to read, listen to music, and/or cook with friends.