Environmental Studies Undergraduate
Amanda O�Lear
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Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies December 2019
Minors in Geography and Human Development and Family Studies
Overall GPA: 3.905/4.00
Honors and Awards: 2017 and 2018 New England Scholar and Dean�s List (May 2017 � December 2018)
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Physical Geography, Climate and Weather, Introduction to Conservation Biology, Environmental Evaluation and Assessment, Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Municipal Policy, Introduction to Sustainable Cities, and Visualizing Geographic Data
Work Experience
Student Athlete Success Program, Storrs, CT
Tutor September 2017 � Present
� Anticipates student questions by creating practice content prior to each session
� Fosters learning for students by facilitating student self-sufficiency and increased comprehension
� Writes reports following each tutor session regarding student progress
Pathways for Exceptional Children, Montville, NJ
Job Coach August 2015 � May 2016
� Constructed lesson plans and taught office and customer service skills to classes of 4-5 special needs students
� Guided students in their new tasks after being placed to work in companies such as Walgreens and Petco
Activities
Soil and Water Conservation Society, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT September 2018 � Present
Member
� Maintains select rain gardens and rooftop gardens at the University of Connecticut
Intramural Sports, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Team Member (Soccer and Flag Football) September 2016 � Present
Philosophy 1101, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT September 2018 � December 2018
Instructional Assistant
� Helped facilitate weekly discussion sections
� Edited papers and discussed study questions with students during weekly office hours
Volunteer Experience
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, West Milford, NJ
Volunteer June 2018 � Present
� Responsible for maintaining a 1.2-mile trail by blazing trees, clipping and pruning, and removing trash
Community Outreach, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT October 2018 � January 2019
Volunteer
� Contributed to eight pre-trip meetings in preparation for service during week-long trip to Birmingham, Alabama
� Participated in a variety of service activities with multiple community partners
Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center, Morristown, NJ
Volunteer July 2017 � July 2018
� Organized and distributed food donations from local stores to guests
� Served already prepared meals to guests and aided in clean-up
Skills
Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Google Slides
Amanda O�Lear
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Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies December 2019
Minors in Geography and Human Development and Family Studies
Overall GPA: 3.905/4.00
Honors and Awards: 2017 and 2018 New England Scholar and Dean�s List (May 2017 � December 2018)
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Physical Geography, Climate and Weather, Introduction to Conservation Biology, Environmental Evaluation and Assessment, Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Municipal Policy, Introduction to Sustainable Cities, and Visualizing Geographic Data
Work Experience
Student Athlete Success Program, Storrs, CT
Tutor September 2017 � Present
� Anticipates student questions by creating practice content prior to each session
� Fosters learning for students by facilitating student self-sufficiency and increased comprehension
� Writes reports following each tutor session regarding student progress
Pathways for Exceptional Children, Montville, NJ
Job Coach August 2015 � May 2016
� Constructed lesson plans and taught office and customer service skills to classes of 4-5 special needs students
� Guided students in their new tasks after being placed to work in companies such as Walgreens and Petco
Activities
Soil and Water Conservation Society, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT September 2018 � Present
Member
� Maintains select rain gardens and rooftop gardens at the University of Connecticut
Intramural Sports, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Team Member (Soccer and Flag Football) September 2016 � Present
Philosophy 1101, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT September 2018 � December 2018
Instructional Assistant
� Helped facilitate weekly discussion sections
� Edited papers and discussed study questions with students during weekly office hours
Volunteer Experience
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, West Milford, NJ
Volunteer June 2018 � Present
� Responsible for maintaining a 1.2-mile trail by blazing trees, clipping and pruning, and removing trash
Community Outreach, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT October 2018 � January 2019
Volunteer
� Contributed to eight pre-trip meetings in preparation for service during week-long trip to Birmingham, Alabama
� Participated in a variety of service activities with multiple community partners
Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center, Morristown, NJ
Volunteer July 2017 � July 2018
� Organized and distributed food donations from local stores to guests
� Served already prepared meals to guests and aided in clean-up
Skills
Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Google Slides