Emily Hegarty Email & Phone Number

Bellingham, Washington, United States

Coordinate outreach and educational programs for the Public Works Department on water-related topics including Lake Whatcom, stormwater, water treatment and water conservation for elementary students, businesses, and residents.

Lead 5th grade water education program field trips, develop, coordinate and present environmental education materials for City of Bellingham staff and community members

Led environmental explorations for 13 kids ages 5-12 focusing on a different theme weekly

Taught marine science and led experiments aboard a 60-ft research vessel for 5-6th grade classes

• Taught 1st/2nd grade for 2 months as a long-term substitute at a rural native Alaskan school• Assisted as an aide in same class with reading, phonics, writing, math, science, art and prep• Taught hands-on science lessons to entire student body about salmon, wolves, beavers, etc.• Substitute taught students pre-K–12th grade and special ed. including signing with a deaf student

• Led regular nature tours on plant identification, ethnobotany and natural history• Planned curriculum and taught weekly kids’ programs on wilderness survival and nature art

Interpreted live footage of brown bear behavior and biology while operating a remote cameraInterpreted a live sea bird camera, salt water aquaria and marine mammal displays

• Substituted at a rural native Alaskan preschool; taught writing, crafts, learning through play, etc.

• Coordinated and taught bicycle safety education programs for 15 schools and community events• Taught bicycle safety, handling and effective commuting to adults as a certified instructor• Trained, supervised, and scheduled staff and volunteers

• Taught salmon ecology, water quality, and led habitat restoration projects for 3-8th graders

• Led group building activities, kayaking and overnight backpacking trips• Taught lessons on watersheds, forest ecology, geology for 5th-6th grade students

• Led family nature walks and designed environmental stewardship day camp for 5-7 year olds • Created outreach materials on recycling and composting at community events

B.A., Environmental Education

General Studies