Gemma Romano Email & Phone Number

Thunder Bay, ON, CA

Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area

* Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate, manage & facilitate renewable energy STEAM programs in Ontario Indigenous communities, and regions outside of GTA. Participants were elementary & secondary ages. * Developed, adapted & implemented experiential workshops focused on renewable energy, conservation, and green careers. Adapted content for online.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

• Developed and delivered public, nature-play programming centered on place-based education for children and families
• Supervised a small team of animators, and together developed weekly programming activities and themes
• Oversaw and ensured safe delivery of programs

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Developed and delivered nature focused programs during the rare ECO Summer Camp for children aged 5-12 years old
• Educator and advocate for environmentalism and stewardship during nature focused summer camp

Peterborough, Ontario

- Developed and delivered programs centered on land–based and environmental education, as well as outdoor recreation and leadership skills to elementary and intermediate classes. (Curriculums Examples: Canadian fur trader and indigenous history, ecology, “green” architecture and alternative energy, initiatives and team building activities.

787 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Z7

- Provided guidance and knowledge, as well as customer service, to consumers purchasing outdoor equipment ( i.e. clothing & outerwear, footwear, and hard goods) - Managed up to four staff and conducted managerial tasks in the footwear department of the store

Thunder Bay

Classroom Assistant: Five Mile Public School (Sept. 2016- Apr. 2017) - Provided support and guidance in the developing year of a Learning Academy program- Instructed and assisted lessons focused around well-being, environmental education, and social justice- Produced documentation highlighting the process involved with developing a Learning Academy i n a.

Thunder Bay, ON

- Assisted in program development, operations and delivery of outdoor educational school programs focused on sustainable energy, healthy living and ecology- Drove The Ecobus to a variety of locations around Northwestern Ontario to run environmentally focused programs. The EcoBus was a mobile environmental education centre that ran off of renewable energy..

Northwest Zone

- Traveled to Northwest Zone Ontario Parks ( from Lake Superior Provincial Park to Rushing River Provincial Park) and assisted in providing guidance and support to Natural Heritage Educational programs and presentations. - Marketed, promoted and participated in Giant Digital Photography Workshops- Data input, document filing and research

Campbell River, British Columbia

- Taught and supervised youth 11 -14 years old during week- long sessions- Planned and instructed a variety of outdoor programs such as canoe trips, kayaking, nature hikes, rock climbing (assisted), team building activities, and adventure course and zip line. - Assisted in programs offered to the general public

Lakefield, ON

Trip Director (Summers of 2011 & 2012)- Scheduled and booked trips in different parks across Ontario- Managed and trained up to six tripping staff - Organized and maintained tripping equipment and trip kitchen for the summer program- Managed driving schedules for off site activitiesWilderness Counsellor Skills Development Director (Summer 2010).

Lakefield, ON

- Prepared pre-made salads, fruit & fruit salads and dips- Customer service

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Education For Change: Environmental And Sustainability Education

Thesis Route: Sustainable Happiness in an Ecovillage: Exploring the Impacts of Sustainable Living on Individual Happiness

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.), Education

Teachables: 1) Outdoor Ecological and Experiential Education 2) French

Honours Bachelor Of Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Parks And Tourism

First Class Standing