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Ellen Wilson
Saint Paul,MN
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Summary
Educational professional with proven track record in supporting classroom activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to changing educational needs. Effective at fostering positive learning environment and employing instructional support techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Academy for Science and Agriculture Charter School
Little Canada, MN
01.2025 - Current
- Helped students in the classroom with any classwork that they struggled with; such as Math, ELA, Science, and Agriculture
- Worked 1:1 with students who needed extra support and redirection in the classroom
- Other assigned duties included: recess duty, bus loading, hallway monitoring
Environmental Education Fellow
Saint John’s Outdoor University
Collegeville, MN
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed and led programs for local schools, community groups, college students and summer camp programs
- Helped redesign and update informational signs for an arboretum kiosk and design & build stream tables for future use.
- Organized a one-day event for 15-17-year-olds to learn about science and conservation careers, featuring speakers from local universities and agencies
- Organized a community event, “Nocturnal Neighbors,” to educate about nocturnal animals like bats and their adaptations
Team Lead
Tractor Supply
Inver Grove Heights, MN
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Customer Service: assisted customers with product questions, answered phone calls, helped load items into vehicles, and filled propane tanks according to DTA guidelines (5 lb., 10 lb., 20 lb., 30 lb., 40 lb., 100 lb.)
- Team Lead: managed shifts and store keys, updated prices on regular and clearance items, processed manager overrides in the POS system, handled opening/closing procedures, and managed money deposits and drawer counts
- Cleaning & Maintenance: ensured store cleanliness, completed daily tasks on time, and maintained departments like clothing (re-folding, organizing, and assisting customers with sizes)
- Live Birds: managed live poultry (chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas), cleaned tanks, replaced food/water, monitored bird health, and helped customers in choosing birds
Education
Bachelors of Applied Science - Environmental And Outdoor Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN01.2020
Associate Arts Degree -
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN01.2014
Skills
- Learning theory
- Wildlife and natural history
- Behavior management
- Curriculum Development
- Social skills
- Early reading
- Educational games
- Emotional support
- Outdoor play supervision
- Child development
- Science exploration
- Classroom management
Certification
- Certificate of Environmental Education
- Hamline University 2025
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Academy for Science and Agriculture Charter School
01.2025 - Current
Environmental Education Fellow
Saint John’s Outdoor University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Team Lead
Tractor Supply
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelors of Applied Science - Environmental And Outdoor Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Associate Arts Degree -
Inver Hills Community College