Barbara Michel Email and Phone Number

● Researched, wrote, photographed, designed, and fact-checked a series of wayside exhibits for the Mojave National Preserve.● Gained excellent working familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator● Utilized both primary and secondary sources to research human and natural history topics● Worked the Kelso Depot Museum front desk, answering visitor questions and providing guidance of local resources ● Worked tables for community outreach events

● Developed, planned, implemented, coordinated, and evaluated a variety of refuge interpretiveand educational programs, small- and large-scale special events, school field trips, andcommunity outreach activities ● Recruited, interviewed, trained, provided leadership to, and supervised volunteers to staff thevisitor center and campgrounds ● Managed inventory, funds, receipts, and data for a mid-sized refuge gift shop● Wrote several articles for refuge websites, some of which were picked up regionally or nationally. One article (“Interview with a Hunter”) was featured on the FWS homepage● Wrote content for a series of 13 interpretive panels to be displayed on refuge trails● Created pamphlets, posters, brochures, and videos using the Adobe and Microsoft suites● Earned NAI Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification

● Lived and worked in a rural village in southern Senegal, encouraging locals to adopt moremodern health practices. This involved collaborating with community partners to promotebehavior change ● Presented training sessions and public education/outreach on a regular basis. All sessionswere conducted entirely in the Fulakunda Pulaar language. By the end of Peace Corps service,received a language skill ranking of “Advanced High” ● Conducted three grant-funded latrine projects in seven nearby villages, providing a total of 200adults and 350 children with improved sanitation. Fundraised and cultivated donors for theseprojects, as well as developing and managing their budgets

● Responsible for researching, developing, and implementing interpretive and environmental education programs for diverse audiences● Utilized campfire talks, hikes, demonstrations, crafts, and other programming to teach diverse audiences (including preschool-aged children, family groups, senior tours, and school field trips) about the unique plants, animals, and human history of the Mississippi headwaters● Performed work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, and rain to sun and heat. Work involved standing for long periods of time, walking over rough and uneven terrain, and living in close quarters with co-workers● Actively participated in frog call surveys, wild goose banding, and the NABA Butterfly Count. ● Researched, composed, designed, and published bulletin board advertisements and pocket schedules for park visitors, and collaborated with other summer naturalists on articles for a weekly newsletter for park staff● Provided information to visitors about park programs and topics of regional environmental interest while promoting the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions.● Trained in plant identification, bird call recognition, animal tracking, geocaching, defensive driving, and archery instruction.

● Worked as a short-call sub for various grade levels (preK-12) in several Metro-area schools. ● Occasionally taught in alternative, charter, or foreign language immersion schools. ● Engaged unknown students by utilizing attention-getting dynamic instructional techniques.● Developed high proficiency in behavior management while delivering lessons to unknown students

● Welcomed, greeted, and interacted with museum visitors of all ages● Planned curriculum and conducted live animal programming for children visiting the museum.● Provided care for painted, Blanding's, and box turtles, a corn and fox snake, rats, and mice, and handled the animals during both formal lecture programs and informal open-ended exploration sessions for toddlers ● Promoted stewardship of the natural world by raising visitors' interest in local species● Utilized a variety of interpretive techniques (such as metaphors, storytelling, original songs, and analogies) to deliver information to toddlers and their families

● Taught 7th and 8th grade science as a long-term substitute covering for a teacher who quit unexpectedly mid-year. The school was diverse and economically disadvantaged, with 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced price lunch● Participated in parent-teacher conferences, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings for students with special needs, and planning committees for special events● Applied current educational theories, practices, and standards while translating scientific, technical, and historical information into understandable concepts for middle school students● Employed multimedia tools (Smartboards, PowerPoint, and projector) to enhance presentations in class, and maintained a class website for students to consult out of class● Developed high proficiency in behavior management by ensuring compliance regarding rules, regulations, and safety concerns both during standard lecture periods and during interactive laboratory sessions

● Guided English learners of varying ages and ability levels in reading, speaking, and comprehension skills in a highly regulated, quality-controlled academy environment● Established, developed, published, and presented curriculum for new courses and for special events● Wrote letters, reports, program outlines, and other documents for information purposes● Utilized a variety of techniques (metaphors, storytelling, analogies) to keep students engaged while delivering information

Held content-specific biology help sessions for majors and non-majors. Wrote practice tests, planned active learning activities, and maintained posted office hours. Promoted to Senior Leader August 2008-May 2009, which means that in addition to holding my own sessions, I supervised sessions of other leaders and offered written and oral feedback.