Katie Boehnlein

Experience

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  Washington Park Arboretum

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Instructor

  Instructor for school-aged field trip and summer programs. Developed skills in nature-based activity facilitation and place-based curriculum development.

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  EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATES, LLC

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2015

  Administrative Coordinator

  Coordinated administrative tasks, research, marketing efforts, and evaluative report writing of training programs for preschool teachers on early literacy methods.

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  Portland Parks & Recreation

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  Lead Instructor

  Lead instructor for school-aged field trip programs and Summer Nature Day Camp in Environmental Education division. Developed skills in nature-based activity facilitation, as well as mentoring of high school assistants.

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  Numerous publications

  Apr 2012 - now

  Freelance Writer

  Publish creative nonfiction, poetry, and journalism in publications throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. I have published pieces in: the Oregon English Journal, Boneshaker: A Bicycle Almanac, NW Kids Magazine, CLEARING Magazine, among others. Visit my portfolio website below for a complete collection of my work!

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  Catlin Gabel School

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

  Collaborated with three colleagues on all aspects of program development, recruitment, implementation, and evaluation for this environmental leadership program for 5th and 6th grade students. Assisted lead teachers with curriculum development, small group instruction and field trip planning, including independently developing a year-long, hands-on garden curriculum. Honed skills in classroom teaching, lesson differentiation, child management, and curriculum development.

  • Co-Founder of Catalyst Project

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Fifth Grade Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
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  Southern Oregon University

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  Fall in the Field Coordinator

  Supervised 11 graduate students in planning a collaborative 7-week environmental education capstone program for Rogue Valley students aged 7-18. This included developing a budget, marketing materials, a registration system, assessments, place-based NGSS-aligned curriculum, and a program final report. Built partnerships between nonprofit, governmental, and private organizations and the MS in Environmental Education program at Southern Oregon University.

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  John Muir Elementary School

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2018

  Teaching Assistant / Student Teacher / Substitute Teacher

  Planned and facilitated indoor and outdoor learning experiences for students, including three months of curriculum and instruction for 7/8 class. Supervised and mentored multiple classroom assistants and practicum volunteers.

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  Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  Program Coordinator

  Managed, advertised, and reported on all aspects of the Hike and Learn community education program. Also handled publicity, volunteer coordination, and day-of logistics for 2016 and 2017 BioBlitz programs.

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  Southern Oregon Education Service District

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Classroom Teacher

  Substitute teacher across six school districts in the Rogue Valley

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  Southern Oregon University

  May 2018 - Aug 2022

  Sea Camp Director

  Oversee planning and implementation of this residential marine biology summer camp for students entering grades 5-8. Camp takes place at and around the Oregon Institute for Marine Biology in Charleston, OR. Program is part of Southern Oregon University Youth Programs.

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  Logos Public Charter School

  Aug 2018 - now

  Education Specialist