Drew Perlmutter's Resume
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Drew Perlmutter's Resume

Contact Information:

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Phone: 917- 575- 9393

Experience:

The Elementary School at Chewonki - Wiscasset, ME - Teaching Assistant (August 2018 - Present)
� Assist three lead instructors in teaching math, social studies, literacy, and science to students aged 8 � 13
� Create programing for students in health, math, and physical activity
� Develop strong relationships with the students to maximize teaching efficacy

The Chewonki Camp for Boys - Wiscasset, ME - Farm Activity Leader (Summer 2018-19)
� Developed and facilitated place-based farming curriculum for campers ages 8 � 15.
� Supervised and managed more than 100 participants

Montello Elementary School - Lewiston, ME - Teacher�s Assistant (September 2017 � April 2018)
� Assisted students ages 10 to 12 from a range of cultural backgrounds, including Somali and Ethiopia
� Developed rapport with students to engage them effectively in lesson plans and reinforce learning goals.
� Maintained a positive and growth-minded learning environment.

Kennebec Land Trust - Winthrop, ME - Ecological Intern (Summer 2017)
� Conducted independent research on the efficacy of removal techniques of invasive Japanese knotweed.
� Led 10 environmental educational programs over the course of two months for children aged 5 � 16.
� Created campaign letter, which has raised over $98,000 to date.
� Maintained and constructed trail networks through eight properties.

Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead - Hallowell, ME - Ecological Intern (Summer 2016)
� Monitored Monarch butterflies and administered independent research project focusing on the life patterns of the species.
� Controlled invasive plant species; Maintained trails throughout property.
� Conducted visitor surveys and collected visitor data.
� Assisted with educational programming for children ages 5 - 14; organized volunteers.

Education

- Bates College, Lewiston, ME (2014 - 2018)
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology
Thesis: Speaking in Code, Mental Time Travel and Mind Reading: an exploration of the study of animal intelligence

Deans List: 2015, 2018

- Organization for Tropical Studies, based at Duke University, Skukuza, South Africa (Spring 2017)
Coursework included: South African Ecosystems and Diversity, Field Research in Savanna Ecology, Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South Africa

- The Chapin School, New York, NY (Graduated 2014)
Varsity Fencing Team - 2010-2014
SAVE (Environmental Club) - 2012-2014

- Chewonki Maine Coast Semester - Wiscasset, ME (Fall 2012)
Coursework included Literature in the Land: Read Thoreau and Faulkner to develop a non-romanticized understanding of nature.

Leadership

- Bates Coffee Shop, Barista (2017 - 2018)
- Bates Admissions, Tour guide (2016 - 2017)
- The Student, Bates Campus newspaper, Photo Editor (2015 - 2017)
- Camp Farwell, Newbury, VT, Counselor in Training (Summer 2011)

Certifications

- Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Associates (2019 - 2024)

Skills and Interests

Computer: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Interests: Hiking, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Rock Climbing