1. ASHLEY HEEMER TEL: (707) 477-8081
EMAIL: AHEEMER@GMAIL.COM
10257 SCENIC DRIVE, FORESTVILLE, CA 95436
OBJECTIVE To improve humanity’s stewardship of the environment and natural resources by imparting
sustainability wisdom upon the next generation of decision-makers.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
Goleta, California — Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science, June 2011
UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen, Denmark — Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science, August 2009-December 2009
EXPERIENCE EARTH CAMP INSTRUCTOR
Earth Camp Collective, Sebastopol, California June 2011-August 2011
• Instruct sustainable living skills for children 5 to 12 years old, including solar power education,
gardening (planting, watering, harvesting), composting, recycling, caring for chickens, cob
structure building, and nature crafts.
• Facilitate activities such as nature games, hikes, laguna exploration, cooking from the garden,
shelter building, storytelling, arts and crafts.
• Mentor students in conflict-resolution, compassionate communication, self-expression, and
ecological literacy
EENG INSTRUCTOR
Environmental Education for the Next Generation, Santa Barbara, California September 2010-June 2011
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• Organize interactive activities and experiments in 1 and 2 grade classrooms to encourage
critical thinking about the environment
• Teach in small groups to promote student participation and active engagement with the subject
matter
• Topics focused on include renewable energy, the importance of bees, soil science, sprouting seeds,
the food web, and more.
WYP INSTRUCTOR
Wilderness Youth Project, Santa Barbara, California January 2010-June 2010
• Guide peaceful, respectful, and confidant nature exploration in which children opened their
minds and all five senses to their surrounding environment
• Encourage nature awareness and self awareness by providing a sense of community with nature
and each other while also directing children toward their own interests and insights
GREENHOUSE AND GROWING GROUNDS INTERN
Goleta Valley Beautiful, Goleta, California September 2010-June 2010
• Operate and maintain a native tree Devereux greenhouse and growing grounds nursery
• Collect seeds and shoots, sow, transplant, irrigate, prune, weed, and inventory native trees in
preparation for planting in public areas
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2. • Preparation of organic compost suitable for use in tree planting
• Facilitate public outreach educational programs, including Science Night at local elementary
schools and Arbor Day programs
ECDK BOARD MEMBER
Energy Crossroads, Copenhagen, Denmark September 2009 -December 2009
• Facilitate environmental education programs for elementary schools and high schools
• Volunteer at environmentally aware events around Copenhagen
Participate in exhibitions and events surrounding the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen as
well as participation in COP15 international conferences
SKILLS & CERTIFICATES CPR & AED Certified for Infant/Child/Adult
Standard First Aid Certified
Capable in Outlook, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X, and Linux
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