Sustainable Cities Intern Resume
Brittany Wong
45 Colgate Lane | Woodbury, New York 11797 | ------------ | ------------
EDUCATION
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), Syracuse, NY May 2020
B.S. in Environmental Studies focus in Communications and Society
Minor in Urban Environmental Science
GPA of 3.710
Syosset High School, Syosset, NY June 2017
• DECA Business Club in the Buying and Merchandising Operations Research category
o Awarded 3rd place with partner at the New York State Level and advanced onto the International Level in Nashville, Tennessee
• Member of National Honor Society
• Member of the Chinese American Association of Syosset and petitioned to make Chinese New Year a recognized holiday in the school district while bringing awareness to the Chinese culture
RELATED WORK AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Student August-December 2018
Foundations of Environmental Communication, SUNY-ESF
• Understood strategic communication and public participation in environmental decision making and environmental risk communication
• Researched the role of mass media on public perceptions of environmental issues
• Utilized communication theory and social scientific and humanities-based approaches
Environmental Educator May-August 2018
More Gardens! Fund, Children’s Magical Garden, New York, NY
• Participated in nature-based learning, environmental, social, and food justice with youth and their families
• Created learning materials for children (flashcards, educational infographics, instructions, etc.)
• Learned how to positively engage with children and effectively communicate environmental topics
Student January-May 2018
Survey of Environmental Writing, SUNY-ESF
• Studied various forms of environmental writing from journalism, poetry, memoirs, historical research, etc.
• Analyzed writings rhetorically
• Created a range of texts including creative pieces, factually based reporting, nature writing, and environmental science writing
ADDITIONAL WORK, LEADERSHIP AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Active Member - Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society January 2018-Present
• Participate in community service (20 hours per semester) on and off-campus
Vice President, Project Leader – Baobab Society August 2017-Present
• Hosted a panel event focusing on the term Model Minority
Active Member – Environmental Studies Student Organization August 2017-Present
• Fundraise and attend conferences related to environmental studies and sustainability
Outreach Guide – ESF Outreach August 2017-Present
• Routinely provide tours of ESF for prospective high school students
• Provide aid in college workshops for high school students
Tutor – Harry B. Thompson Middle School & J. Irving Baylis Elementary December 2016-June 2017
• Tutored 8th grade Earth Science and 1st grade Math and English
• Translated school information to Chinese parents
Brittany Wong
45 Colgate Lane | Woodbury, New York 11797 | ------------ | ------------
EDUCATION
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), Syracuse, NY May 2020
B.S. in Environmental Studies focus in Communications and Society
Minor in Urban Environmental Science
GPA of 3.710
Syosset High School, Syosset, NY June 2017
• DECA Business Club in the Buying and Merchandising Operations Research category
o Awarded 3rd place with partner at the New York State Level and advanced onto the International Level in Nashville, Tennessee
• Member of National Honor Society
• Member of the Chinese American Association of Syosset and petitioned to make Chinese New Year a recognized holiday in the school district while bringing awareness to the Chinese culture
RELATED WORK AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Student August-December 2018
Foundations of Environmental Communication, SUNY-ESF
• Understood strategic communication and public participation in environmental decision making and environmental risk communication
• Researched the role of mass media on public perceptions of environmental issues
• Utilized communication theory and social scientific and humanities-based approaches
Environmental Educator May-August 2018
More Gardens! Fund, Children’s Magical Garden, New York, NY
• Participated in nature-based learning, environmental, social, and food justice with youth and their families
• Created learning materials for children (flashcards, educational infographics, instructions, etc.)
• Learned how to positively engage with children and effectively communicate environmental topics
Student January-May 2018
Survey of Environmental Writing, SUNY-ESF
• Studied various forms of environmental writing from journalism, poetry, memoirs, historical research, etc.
• Analyzed writings rhetorically
• Created a range of texts including creative pieces, factually based reporting, nature writing, and environmental science writing
ADDITIONAL WORK, LEADERSHIP AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Active Member - Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society January 2018-Present
• Participate in community service (20 hours per semester) on and off-campus
Vice President, Project Leader – Baobab Society August 2017-Present
• Hosted a panel event focusing on the term Model Minority
Active Member – Environmental Studies Student Organization August 2017-Present
• Fundraise and attend conferences related to environmental studies and sustainability
Outreach Guide – ESF Outreach August 2017-Present
• Routinely provide tours of ESF for prospective high school students
• Provide aid in college workshops for high school students
Tutor – Harry B. Thompson Middle School & J. Irving Baylis Elementary December 2016-June 2017
• Tutored 8th grade Earth Science and 1st grade Math and English
• Translated school information to Chinese parents