Gardener
Gardener

Emily E Burke 

215 S Blakeley Street   Monroe, WA 98272
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OBJECTIVE

Hard working and highly  motivated employee looking to work in my sphere of knowledge and  passion. Seeking to join a  nursery/garden to help  produce quality, healthy  plants and environment.  
 
WORK EXPERIENCE 

Frank Wagner Elementary, ?Monroe, WA - ?Paraeducator  12/2011-present  Lead small reading, writing and math groups; one on one  social/behavioral support; large group supervision. 
 
Edmonds Public Library, ?Edmonds, WA - ?Public Service Asst.  10/1992-9/1998  Responded to patron requests for library materials, services and  information; created and updated patron records; assisted in maintaining  library materials; used various office equipment. 

Meadowdale Beach Park / Sno Co Parks and Rec,? ?Edmonds,  WA? - ?Volunteer  
9/1991-11/1991  Leveled, maintained and reconstructed gravel trail through forested park.
 
Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp, ?Bass Lake, CA? ?- ?Nature  Programmer/Counselor  6/1991-8/1991  Designed and constructed a nature center, including habitats for fish,  animals and insects; created nature models, posters and exhibits; taught  nature principles and directed activities for groups.

 
EDUCATION
 
Westmont College, ?Santa Barbara, CA - ?BS Degree in Biology  9/1987-12/1991  Emphasis on environmental/ecological studies; co-leader of the Geo Club.
  
Northeastern University, ?Center for Rainforest Studies,  Australia - ?Certificate of Completion of Biodiversity Program  8/1990-12/1990  Partnered research project on avian densities in regrowth and primary  forests.
  

STRENGTHS

-Knowledge of native and  popular landscaping plants  from many years working in  my PNW gardens: perennial  and shrub borders, shade,  vegetable, herb, espaliered,  etc. 
-Positive “Can-Do” attitude 
-Experience using gardening  tools and machines 
-Dedicated to quality and  thorough completion of work  and projects 
-Excellent organizational and  detail oriented skills 
-Leadership experience