Rachel Buchan

590 Lower Landing Road, Apt 53D, Blackwood, NJ 08012

(757) 642-8073(C) Rbuchan88@gmaiI.com

EDUCATION
B.S. in Environmental Science, Stockton University May 2018
A.S., in Environmental Science, Camden County Community College May 2016
Significant Courses: Intro to Anthropology, Cultural Geography, Biology I, Biology II, Microbiology,
First Aid Safety & Prevention, Statistics, Calculus I, Mammalogy, Sustainability in Food and Agriculture,
Physical Geography, Chemistry I, Environmental Studies Seminar
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Physical Geography Labs, Physical Geography class: Stockton University January 2017-present
ARC Gis application on active outdoor labs on campus
Practice of map layering, entering GPS location as data points and analyzing excel data
Farm Consultation, Sustainability Class: Stockton University December 2016
Analyzed geography, soil composition and potential crops
Assessed possible pests, weeds, or diseases and determined organic means of eradication
Mammalogy Portfolio, Mammalogy: Stockton University December 2016
Gathered comprehensive material throughout the entirety of course including biogeography
presentation, species profiles, and pertinent assignments
Concise synthesis and analysis of peer reviewed scientific articles
Member of Hammonton Community Garden: Hammonton, NJ April-September 2016
Planted sunflowers, tomatoes, squash, and annual flowers
Responsible for weeding and maintaining common area
Section Hiker of the Appalachian Trail March 2009-June 2009
Hiked 900+ miles with initial intentions of completing a thru-hike
Extensive research and planning and preparation beforehand
WORK EXPERIENCE
Residential Counselor I for Legacy Treatment Services, Franklinville, NJ (November 2015-present)
Implemented compost and gardening project for the program
Perform psychology education groups involving sustainability, outdoor activities, and animals
Provide stable residential environment for at risk youths
Accurately write all necessary documentation of consumer behavior and interventions attempted
Program Coordinator for Upgrade Tutoring Center, Hammonton, NJ (August 2014-November 2015)
Main point of contact, liaison between tutor and parent on student progress
Directly evaluate new students needs and determine best method of teaching to overcome
learning disabilities and match staff accordingly
Responsible for creating lesson plans for tutoring sessions
Responsible for training and managing tutors
Oversee human resource functions including scheduling, payroll, vacation requests, and initial
contact for new applicants