Experience

Alaska Whale Foundation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Research Assistant

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Assisted in research projects regarding humpback whale: identification, cooperative foraging behavior, and health metrics. Assisted in designing humpback whale cooperative foraging study. Collected baseline survey data, photo identifications (for humpback and killer whales), acoustic recordings of feeding calls. and non-song vocalizations, and timed accounts of whale behavior Operated nineteen foot inflatable zodiac in waters of Southeast Alaska around humpback and killer whales. Organized data collection, database, and survey protocol; transcribed collected data and completed fluke identification. Gear use included: Nikon camera, hydrophone, directional hydrophone, ZOOM recorder. Show less



NEED Academy

• Truro, Massachusetts

• Teacher/Naturalist

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Taught natural and cultural history in outdoor and classroom settings to fifth grade students during a five-day residential program, tailored to MA Education Frameworks and Next Generation Science Standards. Planned and executed programs as part of a team for enhanced student experiences; supervised and cared for fifth grade students throughout their stay. Taught natural and cultural history in outdoor and classroom settings to fifth grade students during a five-day residential program, tailored to MA Education Frameworks and Next Generation Science Standards. Planned and executed programs as part of a team for enhanced student experiences; supervised and cared for fifth grade students throughout their stay.



Maine Department of Transportation

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Environmental Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Collected stream channel measurements and profiles for current and upcoming bridge and culvert projects. Assembled stream characteristics reports for upcoming bridge and culvert projects. Analyzed longitudinal invasive salt marsh plant species study using ArcPro GIS software. Aided in fish evacuation and relocation at the start of construction projects. Participated in electrofishing for evacuation and sample collection. Collected stream channel measurements and profiles for current and upcoming bridge and culvert projects. Assembled stream characteristics reports for upcoming bridge and culvert projects. Analyzed longitudinal invasive salt marsh plant species study using ArcPro GIS software. Aided in fish evacuation and relocation at the start of construction projects. Participated in electrofishing for evacuation and sample collection.



Bowdoin College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Oceanography

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Assisted professor and lab instructor with weekly lab, helping with set up and answering content questions during the lab. Held weekly TA Office Hours to help students with homework assignments. Tutored in all aspects of introductory oceanography including basic tectonics, ocean circulation, and biological oceanography. Assisted professor and lab instructor with weekly lab, helping with set up and answering content questions during the lab. Held weekly TA Office Hours to help students with homework assignments. Tutored in all aspects of introductory oceanography including basic tectonics, ocean circulation, and biological oceanography.



Cook Islands Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation

• Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Brunswick, Maine

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  Assist cetacean biologist Nan Hauser in research projects regarding primarily humpback whale: identification, migration, behavior, vocalizations, stable isotopes, and blue carbon. Collect sloughed skin and sperm, prepare and care for equipment, transcribe data, maintain daily organization and structure. Gear use includes: hydrophone, voice recorder, GoPro; assisting with Cannon camera, SONY video camera, and pole-camera. Assisted in boat and car maintenance and repair. Organized data for yearly reports and compiled digitized versions. Show less



Sea Education Association

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Conducted research on the population connectivity of hydroids in the Sargasso Sea. Engaged in creation of research proposal, data collection, data analysis, and scientific paper writing; final results to be included in a paper for publishing. Actively participated in the creation of an implementation plan for the protection and conservation of the Sargasso Sea. Moderated, and presented at, a full day symposium to present research to professional scientists and ocean policy makers. Pending Publication: The distribution and mitochondrial genotype of the hydroid Aglaophenia latecarinata is correlated with 2018-2019 its pelagic Sargassum substrate type in the tropical and subtropical western Atlantic Ocean. Show less



Falmouth High School Nordic Ski Team

• Falmouth, ME

• Assistant Coach

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Taught and coached nordic skiing to high school students of all skill levels. Organized practice workouts and schedules. Formed a connection between the students and head coach. Taught and coached nordic skiing to high school students of all skill levels. Organized practice workouts and schedules. Formed a connection between the students and head coach.



Maine Coastal Mapping Initiatve

• Boothbay Harbor, ME

• Marine Mammal and Avian Observer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Worked as a marine mammal and avian observer aboard the R/V Amy Gale. Identified and cataloged marine mammals and seabirds. Ensured vessel compliance with marine mammal protection regulations. Compiled data onto a map using GIS to analyze community structure in relation to bathymetry in the Gulf of Maine. Worked as a marine mammal and avian observer aboard the R/V Amy Gale. Identified and cataloged marine mammals and seabirds. Ensured vessel compliance with marine mammal protection regulations. Compiled data onto a map using GIS to analyze community structure in relation to bathymetry in the Gulf of Maine.



Cape Cod Sea Camps

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Counselor and Sailing Instructor

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Camp counselor and Sailing Instructor. Lived with, supervised and mentored campers ages eleven through fifteen; organized unit activities. Taught and supervised children in aspects of sailing, ranging from simple principles and understanding to the intricacies of sail theory. Boats included Cape Cod Mercuries, 420s and Sunfish. Evaluated and assessed skill development of campers and documented improvement. Camp counselor and Sailing Instructor. Lived with, supervised and mentored campers ages eleven through fifteen; organized unit activities. Taught and supervised children in aspects of sailing, ranging from simple principles and understanding to the intricacies of sail theory. Boats included Cape Cod Mercuries, 420s and Sunfish. Evaluated and assessed skill development of campers and documented improvement.