Jason Medeiros
Master of Landscape Architecture- University of Washington
2011
Master of Science | Soil Ecology- UC Berkeley 2001
Bachelor of Science | Biology- Yale University 1996
10745 5th ave nw seattle wa 98177
[email protected]
(206) 276-7861
Outdoor Classroom Design Experience creating landscapes that inspire, intrigue and inform:
fund raising, organizing, design and installation services specialized for schools and learning environments
Ballard Preschool Co-op | 2011 | - playground design | construction documents | budget estimates
Viewlands Elementary School | 2011 | - inspirational master plan | fund raising | organizing
Guatemala Design Build | 2009 | Our group of 15 students from the University of Washington designed and constructed a learning garden for the Safe Passage School in Guatemala City. Conducted community meetings, produced initial and revised designs, generated construction documents and performed all major construction and finishing. The garden provides intimate seating, a performance space, a sensory garden and outdoor classroom space for Safe Passage’s 400 students
Brighton Playfield and Science Park | 2005-07 | Conceptual design and funding for the creation of a $200,000 public park dedicated to science education. Implemented a six week design curriculum with 60 Aki Kurose Middle School students and conducted additional charettes with teachers and science curriculum specialists. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/proparks/projects/brightonplayfield.htm
Teaching & Lecturing | 2003- present | Creating and delivering formal and informal learning experiences for communities and students from elementary school through university
University: Guest Lecturer | 2010-12 | “Ecological Design” and “Site Planning” U.W. Landscape Architecture
Teaching Assistant | 2009-10 | “Marine Biology” U.W. School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences
Middle and High School:
Science Teacher | 2003- present | Rainier Scholars Program: 6th grade classroom instruction
Science and Math long term sub | 2007-2009 | Lakeside School and Holy Names Academy
Elementary/Community:
Environmental Educator K-5 | 2002-04 | IslandWood, Seattle Audubon, KC WSU Extension
Family Science Program | 2004-05 | Science workshops for families at community centers and schools
Computer & Graphics Skills
Adobe Creative Suite - CS5
Auto CAD
Microstation & Google Sketch-up
Geographic Information Systems
InDesign | Photoshop | Illustrator
Full construction documents
3D drafting and rendering
ArcView | ArcHydro | ArcScene
Honors & Awards
American Society of Landscape Architects
2010 National Student Merit Award
Washington Society of Landscape Architects
2009 Merit Award- Research paper- ‘Embrace Your Waste’ small scale wastewater treatment
2008 Honor Award- Studio Board for Smith Cove Park Design
2008 Merit Award- Studio Board for South Lake Union Park Design