Timothy Puopolo

Karate Instructor

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Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

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About me
Outreach Coordinator & Park Ranger
Education
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  2010 - 2014
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology
  Activities and Societies: Shotokan Karate Club, Tae Kwon Do Club, Delta Upsilon, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
- Bentley University
  2020 - 2021
  Graduate Certificate Inclusive and Responsible Leadership
- Harvard Extension School
  2018 - 2018
  Business Administration and Management, General
Experience
- Personal Best Karate
  Apr 2009 - Aug 2010
  Karate Instructor
- W.B. Mason Company Inc.
  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
  Shipping & Handling
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
  Seasonal Summer Worker
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
  Jan 2014 - May 2014
  Laboratory Teaching Assistant
  Recipient of the Biology Department 2014 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
- The Trustees of Reservations
  Aug 2014 - Jul 2024
  Ranger
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  Nov 2014 - May 2015
  Interpretive Intern
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
  Laborer II
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
  Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
  SCA-AmeriCorps Visitor Services Fellow
  Lead an 8 month project to complete an ADA compliant 1500ft. boardwalk along an existing trail to create a universally accessible trail.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31AYSdpnYx4
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
  Park Interpreter
  Recipient of 2017 DCR Outstanding New Interpreter Award
- National Park Service
  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
  Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-05 0025
- City of Cambridge
  Oct 2017 - now
  Watershed Protection Ranger / Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
  Recipient of 2024 Outstanding City Employee Award
- City of Marlborough
  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
  Independent Boardwalk & Wetlands Consultant
Licenses & Certifications
- Project Learning Tree (PLT)
  Project Learning Tree
- Animal Control Officers Assn. of Massachusetts Academy
  Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee
  Jun 2018
- First Aid/CPR
  American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
  Apr 2017
- Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners
  Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions
  Aug 2022
- Regulatory IV Wetlands Delineation
  US Army Corps of Engineers
  Jun 2016
- Apprentice (Class A) Tree Sawyer
  NORTHEAST WOODLAND TRAINING, INC.
  Mar 2016
- Constable with power
  City of Cambridge
  Jan 2018
- Certified Interpretive Guide
  National Association for Interpretation
  Jan 2017
- Project WET
  Project WET Foundation
  Jan 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Timothy Puopolo
  2024 Outstanding City Employee Award City of Cambridge May 2024 The City Manager’s Outstanding Employee Awards (OEA) program recognizes employees nominated by peers, department leaders, and/or members of the community for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work, and dedication to public service.
- Awarded to Timothy Puopolo
  2017 Outstanding New Interpreter Award Massachusetts DCR Interpretive Services Aug 2017 Awarded to a new DCR seasonal park interpreter who has demonstrated excellence in the field of interpretation and visitor services. Demonstrated success in connecting the goals and objectives of the interpretation to the programs and resources of the park. Demonstrated success in developing and delivering thematic interpretive programs that support connections between the resource and visitor. Serves and represents the DCR with commitment and professionalism.
- Awarded to Timothy Puopolo
  Outstanding Teaching Assistant UMass Biology Department May 2014 The Biology Department Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizes excellence in work done by individuals assisting with course instruction in the College of Natural Sciences. Introduction to Biology Lab II (BIO 101)
Volunteer Experience
- Conservation Commissioner, Chair
  Issued by Town of Dedham on May 2022
  Associated with Timothy Puopolo
- Conservation Commissioner, Alternate Member
  Issued by Town of Dedham on Jun 2021
  Associated with Timothy Puopolo
- Steward (DCR)
  Issued by Commonwealth of Massachusetts on Jan 2015
  Associated with Timothy Puopolo