Student Teacher Supervisor

• Jan 2023 - Present

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2022 - Present

Elementary Methods Physics and ChemistrySecondary Earth Science ApplicationsI taught Societal and Education Applications of Earth Science and Environmental Science. I used High School and Middle School NGSS, research-based generative teaching strategies, community outreach events, and collaborative field experiences undergraduate earth science and sustainability students to provide content-rich learning opportunities, STEM field experiences, and practical applications for preservice teaching students. Students participated in field research at a restored prairie, organic farm, hydrologic research lab, state park, and wildlife rehabilitation facility. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

I managed data for Dr. Brian Hand under NSF and Carver grants. I also cleaned and merged longitudinal files containing data for 40,000+ individuals using R statistical software.

Naturalist Interpretor

• May 2022 - Present

Blogger and Photographer

• May 2019 - Present

Providing education on the importance of native plants to support native pollinators through a blog and photographs. https://lazygirlnaturalist.home.blog/ https://sites.google.com/view/native-bees-lazygirlnaturalist/home Providing education on the importance of native plants to support native pollinators through a blog and photographs. https://lazygirlnaturalist.home.blog/ https://sites.google.com/view/native-bees-lazygirlnaturalist/home

High School Science Teacher

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

High School Science Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

Subject Areas: Earth Science and Advanced Biology •Prepared and facilitated various laboratory activities for both Earth and Biological Sciences, including light spectroscopy, microscope studies, classification through use of dichotomous keys, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction using buffers and reagents, and catalase reactivity. •Maintained Earth Science lab supplies and materials for the school and provided material order information to accommodate the following year's budget. •Utilized multimodal teaching strategies to teach and assess science in an inquiry-based learning environment to accommodate diverse learners. •Collaborated with a colleague and created an accelerated semester long Earth Science pilot course to accommodate high achieving students from from diverse backgrounds. •Acted as teacher liaison for the school's regional show choir competition, MoShow, by attending preparatory meetings, providing communication between event coordinators and teachers, guiding student room hosts, and providing a safe and secure event venue for all visitors. •Facilitated Assembly Squad with another teacher by leading weekly meetings, providing essential communication between administration and student members, procuring assembly game supplies, and guiding students in assembly clean up. •Supported Green Team by providing green energy usage strategies for students and facilitating the addition of the outside classroom pollinator garden. •Provided basic husbandry for classroom reptiles and taught students how to care for plants and animals through use of the reptile habitat. •Awarded during the West Rotary of Cedar Rapids' Educator Recognition Program in 2018 by school administration team. Show less

Teacher Extern

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

Locations: Alliant Energy and Johnson County Conservation Board •Dedicated two summers to local businesses by using my teaching and science background to help them with a project, while gaining applicable science skills to share with my classroom. •Developed a proposal for Alliant Energy to provide pollinator friendly green space that considered their species initiatives, marketing, budget, zoning laws, and community concerns, while collaborating with their marketing, utilities, conservation, science, and technology teams. •Studied bee species and provided a pollinator census for Johnson County Conservation Board by collecting specimens in the field, identifying them down to genus or species, and determining comparative species richness in areas of restored versus relic prairies. •Created a user friendly map interface of Kent Park so visitors could upload photos for park scientists to identify as a part of a citizen science initiative. •Collaborated with Dr. Stephen Hendrix in identification of bee species, while assisting him in teaching identification techniques to graduate students. Show less

Regional Manager and Lead Professional Dog Trainer

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

•Led Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience dog training classes in Los Angeles, CA and Iowa City, IA. •Collaborated with 12 business owners and the local community to provide a safe, clean training environment for dog training classes. •Provided private training consultations to aid dog owners in training for dogs with behavioral issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, and eliminating in the house. •Trained prospective dog trainers in the basics of animal husbandry and communication, as well as animal and behavioral psychology. •Developed a standard dog training curriculum for new employees. Show less

Middle School Life Science Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

•Implemented the FOSS curriculum and modified it to include student interests and standards-based grading. •Communicated and collaborated with administrators, parents, students, and faculty to provided differentiated instruction for a diverse array of learners. •Utilized research-based instructional techniques such as metacognition strategies and cooperative learning during inquiry-based lessons. •Acted as an active member of the Regis Middle School School Board by attending monthly meetings and reporting to staff. •Developed an outdoor education learning exploratory course that promoted students studying their outdoor environment, educating their school community on their findings, and planting native plant and animal friendly gardens. Show less

Veterinary Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

•Collected animal histories and prepared consultation rooms for veterinarians. •Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples from various species, including canine, feline, rodent, avian, and reptilian species. •Administered medication, as advised by veterinary staff. •Aided veterinary staff in euthanasia drug administration, and occasionally administered the drug myself, as a humane end to an animal's suffering. •Prepared animals for surgical procedures by clipping hair, intubating, and administering intravenous drugs. •Cleaned, maintained, performed minor repairs, and ordered new parts for all lab testing equipment, including Abaxis HM2 Hematology Analyzer, microscopes, and centrifuges. •Provided education opportunities for other staff on proper use of veterinary lab equipment and maintenance. •Ensured that all medications in the clinic stock room met PAR levels and ordered supplies as needed. •Performed blood test analyses, urine analyses, and fecal analyses using sterile technique with standard veterinary laboratory equipment. Show less

Education Associate

• Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

•Taught an ocean science curriculum in a classroom, outdoor, boat, and laboratory setting to the general public. •Participated in cetacean research while educating the public during whale watches. •Performed animal husbandry and life support duties for various tide pool species, including limpets, swell sharks, anemones, lobsters, and sea cucumbers, on the Aquarium on Wheels outreach truck. •Prepared and performed ocean science labs for children and adults, which included shark egg windowing and plankton netting. •Demonstrated the connection between human activity, science, and nature through hands-on experiences with the ocean and its wildlife. Show less

Substitute Teacher and Practicum Student

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

Locations: Solon, IA, Tiffin, IA, Iowa City, IA •Taught Math, Reading, and Writing Resource to 3rd through 6th grade students. •Strengthened classroom management skills, while providing quality instruction in the regular educator’s absence. Locations: Solon, IA, Tiffin, IA, Iowa City, IA •Taught Math, Reading, and Writing Resource to 3rd through 6th grade students. •Strengthened classroom management skills, while providing quality instruction in the regular educator’s absence.