Cherish W.

Regenerative Farm Team Member, Teacher Naturalist, and Volunteer Coordinator at Delaware Nature Society Inc
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Newark, Delaware, United States, US
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Credentials

  • RYT 200hr
    Yoga Alliance
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
    American Safety and Health Institute

Experience

  • Delaware Nature Society Inc
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regenerative Farm Team Member, Teacher Naturalist, and Volunteer Coordinator
      • Mar 2019 - Present

      Active field crew member transitioning 3+ aces of mono-crop farmland to diverse organic vegetable production. Oversee vegetable production volunteer program for Coverdale Farm Preserve, including application management, volunteer logistics, training, and record keeping. I taught summer camps and education programs at three locations in the greater Wilmington area, including Ashland Nature Center, Coverdale Farms Preserve, and DuPont Environmental Education Center. Programs instructed include stream and pond ecology, wetlands, land and water, farm and soils, and discovering ecosystems. Show less

  • University of Delaware
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Community Yoga Instructor
      • Nov 2018 - Present

      I instruct a variety of yoga classes for special populations, from beginners to seniors, with a focus on creating a healthy community where all feel welcome. I utilize mindfulness techniques and activities to bring mind and body together, cultivating healthy practices for healthier people. I instruct a variety of yoga classes for special populations, from beginners to seniors, with a focus on creating a healthy community where all feel welcome. I utilize mindfulness techniques and activities to bring mind and body together, cultivating healthy practices for healthier people.

  • Liberty Yoga
    • Australia
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Yoga Instructor
      • May 2017 - Oct 2021

      I instructed a variety of yoga classes from Therapeutic yoga to warm Vinyasa. I focus on anatomy, alignment, and body awareness. I utilize mindfulness techniques and activities to bring mind and body together, cultivating healthy practices for healthier people. I instructed a variety of yoga classes from Therapeutic yoga to warm Vinyasa. I focus on anatomy, alignment, and body awareness. I utilize mindfulness techniques and activities to bring mind and body together, cultivating healthy practices for healthier people.

  • Delaware Biotechnology Institute
    • Greater Philadelphia Area
    • Interim Laboratory Manager and Move Coordinator
      • May 2018 - Sep 2018

      I acted as point of contact during transition of a faculty research laboratory to another university. I managed day to day needs of laboratory members pertaining to research projects during transition and coordinated laboratory move across states. This included disposal of chemicals and biologicals, updating inventories for secure transport, and proper movement of valuable laboratory equipment, microscopes, data, and samples to the University of Georgia. I acted as point of contact during transition of a faculty research laboratory to another university. I managed day to day needs of laboratory members pertaining to research projects during transition and coordinated laboratory move across states. This included disposal of chemicals and biologicals, updating inventories for secure transport, and proper movement of valuable laboratory equipment, microscopes, data, and samples to the University of Georgia.

  • Delaware Biotechnology Institute
    • Newark, Delaware
    • Delaware Biotechnology Instititute-Safety Committee Member
      • Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

      As a resident laboratory representative, I attended and briefed the DBI committee quarterly with updates on safety concerns, which facilitated implementation of safe work practices, and addressed any laboratory concerns of my fellow lab members. I disseminated information and trained lab members on new safety standards and protocols. In addition, I volunteered during in house safety inspections for neighboring labs. As a resident laboratory representative, I attended and briefed the DBI committee quarterly with updates on safety concerns, which facilitated implementation of safe work practices, and addressed any laboratory concerns of my fellow lab members. I disseminated information and trained lab members on new safety standards and protocols. In addition, I volunteered during in house safety inspections for neighboring labs.

  • University of Delaware
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2011 - 2018

      Research Area: Developmental biology of the legume-rhizobia symbiosisI managed multiple projects, which resulted in advancement of research goals and publication of a high impact methods paper. I provided weekly updates during progress meetings, resulting in successful troubleshooting and clearer experimental designs. I presented research updates during joint projects with collaborators from other institutions, fostering ingenuity and creativity.

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • 2011 - 2015

      I instructed 6 semesters of Biology labs for majors and non-majors, which provided the fundamentals of laboratory investigation and introduction to biology concepts. I attended weekly staff meetings and maintained grade books and attendance logs. Individuals were kept appraised of course progression updates through the online platform Sakai. I mentored students and provided tutoring for those needing extra help, allowing students to grow and achieve their academic goals.

  • University of Delaware- Collaboration with UD, 4-H and NSF
    • Delaware
    • Lead Project Coordinator
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

      Marvelous Microbes Summer Camp, NSF outreach program, Newark, DE Partnered with University of Delaware’s 4-H cooperative extension program, Delaware's 4-H club, and funded by the National Science Foundation. I organized and planned camps and activities, to bring week-long science and technology programing to 60 plus disadvantaged youth ages 5-14 across all three Delaware counties. I trained 20+ staff and volunteers on new activities and technology for effective use within the program. Marvelous Microbes Summer Camp, NSF outreach program, Newark, DE Partnered with University of Delaware’s 4-H cooperative extension program, Delaware's 4-H club, and funded by the National Science Foundation. I organized and planned camps and activities, to bring week-long science and technology programing to 60 plus disadvantaged youth ages 5-14 across all three Delaware counties. I trained 20+ staff and volunteers on new activities and technology for effective use within the program.

  • Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager and Dog Behavioral Specialist Apprentice
      • May 2008 - Aug 2008

      Managed animal sanctuary, supervised community service workers and volunteers. Maintained business fills for new adoptions. conducted new owner training sessions and behavioral rehabilitation of new dogs. Managed animal sanctuary, supervised community service workers and volunteers. Maintained business fills for new adoptions. conducted new owner training sessions and behavioral rehabilitation of new dogs.

  • Petco
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Certified Bird and Reptile Specialist
      • Jan 2004 - Aug 2005

      Management of bird and reptile departments. Provided husbandry needs daily to diverse groups of animals Cross trained in fishery and small animal departments. Management of bird and reptile departments. Provided husbandry needs daily to diverse groups of animals Cross trained in fishery and small animal departments.

  • Town and Country Animal Hospital
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico
    • Veterinary Hospital Kennel Technician
      • Jan 2002 - Jun 2003

      Maintained kennel facilities housing boarded and ill animals. Facilitated staff during surgery prep and client interactions. Performed wound dressing changes, administered medications, and monitored progress of animals under observation. Maintained kennel facilities housing boarded and ill animals. Facilitated staff during surgery prep and client interactions. Performed wound dressing changes, administered medications, and monitored progress of animals under observation.

Education

  • University of Delaware
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biological Sciences Concentration in Cell and Organ Systems
    2010 - 2018
  • New Mexico State University
    Bachelor of Agriculture-B.AgrSc, Animal Sciences
    2005 - 2009
  • Valley High School
    2001 - 2005

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