Erika Allen

Erika Allen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Education Director at First Baptist Church of Clarendon Child Development Center

  • Education

    • Frostburg State University

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      Bachelor's degree Wildlife and Fisheries
  • Experience

    • Johnsonburg Camp and Retreat Center

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Naturalist

      -Created and taught curriculum covering the topics of ecology, animal behavior, conservation, and other nature related subjects for youth between the ages of 7-18

    • The Davey Tree Expert Company

      Sept 2020 - Jun 2021
      Landscape Technician

      -Applied knowledge of plants, trees, and grasses in pruning and cutting grounds at national parks

    • First Baptist Church of Clarendon Child Development Center

      Aug 2021 - now

      -Plan and lead age appropriate, nature-focused activities for children ages 3 months-5 years old-Lead activities such as winter sowing, mud painting, making nature wands and nature scavenger hunts-Create a supportive, outdoor classroom environment for up to 18 kids at a time -Serve as co-teacher for a class of 15 preschoolers, responsible for daily lessons and activities-Integrate nature-based lessons are both inside and outside of the classroom

      • Environmental Education Director

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Nature Classroom Assistant Teacher

        Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
    • River Farm Forest School, A Cooperative

      Sept 2021 - now
      Resident Naturalist

      -Create and teach weekly nature programs for elementary and middle school children, covering various topics such as plant and animal identification, ecology, biology, and botany.

    • Lake Fairfax Park

      Nov 2021 - now
      Outdoor Educator

      -Lead groups of up to fifteen people through various nature-based programs such as birdwatching, firefly walks, kayaking, and guided hikes-Teach various scout classes for badge certification such as Animal Habitats and Trail Adventure

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      American Red Cross
      Feb 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Arlington Master Naturalist Member

      Issued by Virginia Master Naturalist on Feb 2023
      Virginia Master NaturalistAssociated with Erika Allen
    • Stream Monitor

      Issued by Arlington County Government on Jun 2021
      Arlington County GovernmentAssociated with Erika Allen
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Queerly Gathered on Sept 2022
      Queerly GatheredAssociated with Erika Allen