Megan K.

McCarthy
(814) 933-9525
mvm5333@psu.edu

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University May 2020

University Park, PA 16802
B.S. Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management – Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Interpretation

Student Engagement and Experience Discovery (SEED) Semester Jan. – May 2018
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center – Penn State’s Affiliate Nature Center
3400 Discovery Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669
An intensive nineteen credit semester working side-by-side with staff members to focus on building skills in experiential
outdoor leadership and environmental interpretation.

Relevant coursework
Natural History Interpretation; Environmental Education Methods and Materials; Principles of Environmental
Interpretation; Teambuilding and Facilitation; Marketing of Recreation Services; Exhibit Design; Leadership and Group
Dynamics; Inclusive Leisure Services; Event Planning

INTERPRETATION EXPERIENCE

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Outdoor School Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018
3400 Discovery Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669
Naturalist and Camp Counselor
• Supervised while educating 5th grade students about the outdoors and natural history in the Pennsylvania forest at
a residential camp

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Summer Camp Summer 2019

3400 Discovery Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669
Naturalist
• Developed and delivered summer camp programming

Adventure Awaits by Bald Eagle State Park Spring 2019

149 Main Park Rd, Howard PA 16841
Coordinator and Environmental Educator
• Coordinated volunteers, marketing, sponsorship, and logistics of event
• Designed and implemented environmental education program for homeschool children from 6 to 16 years of age

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Greek Restaurant Aug. 2016 – Nov. 2018

102 Clinton Ave, State College, PA 16803
Waitress
Part-time employment to support my education

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Work Study Nov. 2018 – May 2019
3400 Discovery Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669
Visitor Services and Exhibit Design

CERTIFICATIONS

Wilderness First Aid, SOLO 1/2018 - 1/2020

Basic, Child, and Infant CPR and AED, SOLO 1/2018 - 1/2020