Colleen M.

Bumford
418 Houghton Brook Road, Putney, VT 05346
Cbumford1@gmail.com
(734) 673-7298

EDUCATION
M.S. in Environmental Studies &
New Hampshire Life Science Teacher Certification Grades 7-12 (May 2018)
Antioch University New England, Keene, NH
GPA 4.1 on 4.0 scale

B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management (May 2010)

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Dean’s list 8/8 Semesters
Graduated with High Honor GPA 3.89

Certificate of Environmental Education (June 2016)

University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN

WORK EXPERIENCE

Science Teacher Intern January 2018 to Present

Compass School Westminster, Vermont
 Design and teach minds-on, student centered life science curricula in mixed classes of
grades 9 and 10, and grades 7 and 8
 Manage classroom dynamics and community development.
 Assist with service projects, winter sports activities, and in classrooms throughout the
school as needed.

Dorm Parent August 2017 to Present

The Putney School Putney, Vermont
 Supervise and support students in their academic and social development in a
residential setting.
 Support students’ emotional and medical needs.
 Plan and lead community-building activities.

Assistant Director Summer 2017, 2018

Saltash Mountain Camp, Farm & Wilderness Camps Plymouth, Vermont
 Coordinate all areas of programming and logistics for wilderness camp programming.
 Supervise and advise 16 cabin staff and wilderness trip leaders in supporting campers
and creating meaningful, challenging, and fun activities and workshops.
 Lead and facilitate staff training workshops around youth development, activity
facilitation, and issues of equity.

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Quester Trip Leader Summer 2011, 2012, 2016
Farm and Wilderness Camps Plymouth, Vermont
 Led co-ed groups of teens on 18 day backpacking, canoeing and rock climbing trips in
New York, Maine, and New Hampshire.
 Taught leadership and group development skills through evening program discussions
and reflections. Taught all skills necessary for an extended backcountry trip.

Naturalist 2015-16 school year

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN
 Taught students of all ages about topics including ecology, conservation, cultural
history, and leadership.
 Led small, discovery-based classes of 15 to 20 students and Presented large group
programs for up to 300 students.
 Planned lessons and activities appropriate to age and experience levels using a
hands-on, student driven approach to lessons.

Program Director Summer 2015

Indianbrook Camp, Farm & Wilderness Foundation Plymouth, VT
 Coordinated all areas of camp programming and managed the program budget as part
of a summer camp program for girls focused on community, integrity, and simplicity.
 Supervised and supported Activity Area Directors and cabin staff in implementing
creative, fun, and challenging activities throughout activity areas.
 Facilitated staff training workshops around youth development, wilderness skills,
activity facilitation, and issues of equality.

Instructor Naturalist
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Outdoor Learning Program Ely, Minnesota
January 2015- May 2015
September 2012- May 2013
September 2010- May 2011
 Taught school groups of grades 4-10 about ecology, natural history and environmental
issues of the north woods of Minnesota outdoors in all weather conditions.
 Developed discovery-based, experiential, and hands on lessons to fit the school
group’s needs and desired outcomes.
 Responsible for the health and safety of all students with a wide range of
backgrounds, and abilities.

Marine Science Residential Teaching Assistant

Coastal Studies for Girls August - December 2014
Freeport, Maine
 Planed, presented, and assisted with all areas of high school Interdisciplinary/Marine
Science educational programming including lessons, exams, grading, and supervising
day and overnight field trips.
 Planned events and organized lessons for residential life curriculum, focusing on
community development and engagement.
 Supervised students in a residential setting and supported students academically,
emotionally, and medically. Performed all tasks necessary for program function.

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