Elisabeth Ochoa

13655 Bloomingneck Rd, Worton, MD 21678

(201)-419-0710 | lisochoa282@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethochoa/
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EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management
Minor: Sustainability Leadership
Graduation: August 2023
Cumulative GPA: 3.78

CERTIFICATIONS
Wilderness First Aid Certified
First Aid/CPR Certified
EpiPen Certified
Lifeguard Certified

WORK EXPERIENCE
Echo Hill Outdoor School
Teacher/Naturalist Intern May 2022 – August 2022, May 2023 - present
 Created curriculum and taught classes in topics such as survival skills, swamp ecology, bay studies, etc.
 Fostered community amongst diverse campers and staff each week.
 Supervised residential life in cabins, tents, and boats.
 Assisted in weekly maintenance duties across campus.

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Outdoor School – Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center University Park, PA
Learning Group Leader January 2023 – April 2023
 Create lesson plans to teach 5th graders about ecosystems, biodiversity, and other environmental topics.
 Lead lessons and activities to a group of 12 5th graders for 4 days.
 Manage group behavior from both campers and counselors as part of a teaching team.

Camp Counselor September 2021 – October 2022

 Lived on a campground and supervised 4 -6 graders for 4 days.
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 Facilitated discussions and activities related to predators and prey, leaving no trace in parks, and more.
 Assisted in the physical and emotional needs of campers.

Student Farm Club

Youth Education Committee – PASA Sustainable Agriculture Conference December 2022 – February 2023
 Created lesson plans to teach 5th graders about farming and sustainable agriculture.
 Led activities relating to sustainability and agriculture.
 Supervised the wellbeing of 12 children while parents attended the trade show.

BISC 3: Environmental Science Course University Park, PA

Learning Coordinator January 2022 – December 2022
 Led discussions and activities to upcoming Teaching Assistants every week relating to course content.
 Discussed weekly lab plans and answered questions or worked through concerns Teaching Assistant had.
 Instilled confidence and comfortability in Teaching Assistants for them to teach their own lab groups.

Teaching Assistant January 2021– December 2022

 Facilitated discussions and activities between 12 students in a lab setting every week.
 Created activities that related to course content.
 Graded students’ papers each week.
 Led students on an interpretive field trip through Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.