RAINE PADAWER
EDUCATION
University of Oregon Environmental Studies Senior • Judge Memorial High School Diploma 2019
UO Dean's List Recipient • UO Minds Move Mountains Scholarship Recipient
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative professional with a passion for artistic expression, environmental knowledge, and social issues. Experienced in working with diverse groups of children while fostering positive and inclusive learning environments. Dedicated to team and organizational success through effective communication, innovation, and leadership.
EXPERIENCE
Environmental Leadership Program | EUG, OR • 01/‘23 - 06/‘23
Developed and taught environmental education curriculum (5 lesson plans and 3 field trips) for River Road/El Camino Del Río Elementary School. Prepared activity-based, student centered interdisciplinary lessons which were adaptable for various learning styles.
Undergraduate Research Symposium | Aves Compartidas – A Shared Sky: Sharing the Cultural Connection Between Migratory Birds | EUG, OR • 01/‘23 - 06/‘23
Conference leader on human-environmental connections at University of Oregon.
Presented Environmental Leadership Program’s impact. Designed the program’s 2023 logo. Co-created the program’s informational website: https://sites.google.com/view/elp-2023avescompartidas/who-we-are
Urban Farming at University of Oregon | EUG, OR • ‘21, ‘23, ‘23
Cultivating crops for students and local food banks, while learning the importance of localizing food sources.
Gray Water Planter Tanks | Planting design | EUG, OR • 01/‘22 - 03/‘22
Design for Climate Action course – Collaborated with a team to design and build gray water planters for Everyone Village temporary housing community. Initiative to assist in combating the repercussions of climate change the unhoused populations experience.
Redefining Outdoorsy Summit | Unsung Heroes of The Great Outdoors | EUG, OR • 01/‘22 - 03/‘22
Diversity Initiates on Public Lands course – Facilitated student lecture for research symposium, presenting environmental figures who are underrepresented. Empowering the community and fostering inclusivity between the environment and those who are marginalized.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer at The Sharing Place | SLC, UT • 09/‘14 - ‘22
Facilitate activities for volunteers. Designing activities and crafts for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one, as well as aiding in the creation of a comforting environment.
National Charity League INC. | SLC, UT • 08/‘14 - 04/‘19
Volunteer at The Children’s Center: Planner for events for nonprofits, designing artistic expression opportunities for special needs children.
The Spirit Award | 2019: Given to one nationwide member of National Charity League, who obtains the most volunteer hours and exhibits innovation within their work.
Gold Presidential Service Award (PVSA) | ‘16, ‘17, ‘18, ‘19: Granted for 250+ service hours per year.