JULIA MCLEOD 

 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ABOUT

Classroom management I am a recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's

Community outreach degree in Environmental Studies. My interests are environmental
Lesson planning education and community outreach and I am pursuing an entry-
Critical thinking level assistant teaching position. I would like to work in an
Website creation organization that encourages curiosity, supports multiple learning
Self-motivation styles, and works with diverse communities to create a collaborative
Proficient in spanish learning environment that provides opportunities for new experiences.
Public speaking
GIS capable

PERSONAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE

Reliable and professional ASSISTANT TEACHER - THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN

Excellent communication
Efficient multitasking
Creative thinking
Well organized
Goal-oriented
Collaborative
Flexible
Energetic
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
University of Oregon / 2014-2018
Major in Environmental Studies
Minors in Geology and Geography
Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.92
Portland, Oregon | October 2018 - Present
Provided a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for
early childhood education.
Planned and led engaging age-appropriate lessons for children
ages 10-24 months.
Participated in early childhood education training courses both
in person and online, including RIE principles of care.
Built trusting relationships with children and their families, and
worked in collaboration with parents to meet individual needs.
Engaged in all caregiving responsibilities while helping children
develop age-appropriate independence.
Maintained CPR, first aid and food handler certifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
University of Oregon | January 2018 - June 2018

Worked in collaboration with the School Garden Project of Lane

CONTACT County in a competitive environmental education program.
P: (209) 777-7397 Created and implemented a package of elementary-level garden-
E: jberkeleymcleod@gmail.com based lesson plans in response to SGP needs.
W:jbmcleod.weebly.com Provided hands-on outdoor education to 366 elementary school
students.
Established connections with students and helped foster a love
REFERENCES
of outdoor learning and play.
Nichole Gaudio Presented research and experiences at the Undergraduate
The Children's Garden Research Symposium at the University of Oregon.
Site Director
(503) 228-2443 EVENT COORDINATOR - GEOLOGY CLUB
n.gaudio.ng@gmail.com University of Oregon | September 2016 - June 2018

Taught lessons on earth science in 4 local elementary classes.

Kathryn Lynch
Environmental Leadership
Program Co-director;
(541) 346-5070
klynch@uoregon.edu
Dave Blackwell
Professor/Geology Club Advisor
University of Oregon
(541) 346-1477
blackwel@uoregon.edu
Created and implemented family activities for community STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and SPICE (Science
Program to Inspire Creativity and Excellence) events.
LEAD LIFEGUARD - UNIVERSITY REC CENTER
University of Oregon | September 2016 - July 2018
Led and participated in monthly staff training, including CPR,
first aid, and water rescue skills.
Administered peer observational and CPR audits and provided
feedback on areas of improvement or additional practice.