Emilie R. Schuler
111 Amherst Rd. Leverett, MA 781.686.3246 emilieschuler@gmail.com
Education
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, Summa cum Laude
Honors Thesis: “Beavers and Humans: Finding an Ecological Balance – A Study of Beavers at Minute Man National Historical Park and the Mill Brook Watershed in Concord, MA”
Experience
Glacier National Park, Interpretive Ranger Intern, MT 6/11 – 8/11
Conducted guided hikes for groups of 5-25 people, presented PowerPoint programs and campground talks on Glacier’s natural resources, and staffed the visitor center.
Youth Ministry Activities Coordinator, Boston, MA 5/10 – 5/11
Organized youth ministry events such as workshops, classes, and outings. Managed a database and website. Counseled other youth about college and career objectives.
Brandeis University, Teaching Assistant, Waltham, MA
Conservation Biology Spring ’11
Environmental Health and Justice Summer Intensive Program Summer ’10
Greening the Ivory Tower: Improving Sustainability of Brandeis and Community Fall ’09
NaturaLiving Club, President and Co-founder, Brandeis University Fall’08 – Spring’10
Founded a club focused on promoting natural living, through made-from-scratch cooking workshops, natural beauty demonstrations, and field trips to local farms and parks. Built a community garden on campus that teaches students how to grow food for themselves.
Café on the Common, Barista and Assistant Baker, Waltham, MA 5/08 – 05/10
Worked well under stress while maintaining strong customer service and satisfaction. Built relationship with local farmers to provide fresh produce for the café.
Waltham Fields Community Farm and Healthy Waltham, Intern, Waltham, MA 6/09 – 11/09
Helped plant, cultivate, and harvest for a ten-acre CSA farm. Maintained school gardens for Healthy Waltham, and helped educate elementary school children about vegetables and sustainability. Organized vegetable taste tests during school lunch and helped staff a Children’s Learning Garden at the farm.
Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, Phone Surveyor, Waltham, MA 3/08 – 4/08
Cold-called research study participants. Maintained confidentiality and upheld research standards. Increased response rate by convincing people to participate in the survey.
Special Skills and Interests
§ Outdoor Adventure: Avid hiker and backpacker. Love to bike, kayak, and canoe, ski and snowshoe. Appalachian Mountain Club member.
§ Languages: Korean (fluent); French (conversant); Portuguese (conversant); German (beginner)
§ Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Experience using ArcGIS and GPS data for map-making and data analysis. Ability to learn new programs and databases quickly.
§ Awards and Recognition:
o Phi Beta Kappa member
o 2011 Katherine A. Chernosky Memorial Award for Conscientious and Creative Living
o 2010 Jacob Goldston Family Award for Environmental Excellence and Activism
