High School Science Teacher

• May 2020 - Present

Student Teacher

• Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

• Collaborate and co-teach with other Biology teachers within the Science department • Create original student centered biology curriculum that holds student interest and encourages high rates of participation through constructivist principles and in alignment with NGSS standards • Develop student-centered learning targets, serving to guide lesson and assessment objectives • Liaised with educational psychologists, social workers and special education teachers to develop individualized learning programs (504/IEP) according to individual needs and abilities • Integrated various forms of technology on a consistent basis to improve students’ computer literacy skills and acquisition of content knowledge • Participate in extra-curricular activities including but not limited to: professional development, student orientations, open house, school events and sports etc. • Maintain accurate, detailed records of students’ grades, achievements and behaviors Show less

Independent Consultant

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

School Programs Instructor

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

• Educate the public about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans • Teach school groups of all ages (kindergarten-community college) about marine science topics in accordance with current California Next Generation Science Standards • Facilitate Socratic method in order for students to develop critical thinking skills • Supervise children during experiments while employing the scientific method • Lead tours through Long Marine Lab pertaining to current marine mammal research • Collaborate with other instructors • Demonstrate proper handling techniques of aquatic organisms • Effectively work in classroom, laboratory and outdoor settings Show less

Research Assistant

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

In Collaboration with University of California, Irvine• Project goal: assess drivers of mercury uptake at the base of the food web (e.g., cell size, salinity gradients)• Quantify organic mercury concentrations in water samples via distillation and atomic florescence spectrophotometry using a MERX Monomethylmercury Autosampler • Conduct particulate matter digests to extract inorganic and organic mercury prior to analyses• Implement trace metal clean techniques in a class 100 clean room• Safely handle concentrated acids, bases, and combustible reagents• Prepare reagents in an O2-free environment (i.e., glove bag)• Operate compressed air gas tanks/regulators, ultra-pure water system, and microbalance• Assess data quality (e.g. standard curve, method detection limit), and evaluate data via statistical and graphical techniques• Prepare data for poster presentation Show less

Laboratory Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

• Provide students with an understanding and appreciation for aspects of the environment, including but not limited to: scientific data gathering and analysis, terrestrial ecology, climate change, water resources and pollution, energy-conventional and renewable sources• Conduct laboratory exercises, field experiments, environmental surveys and class discussions to reinforce scientific principles• Hands on experiences focus the process of the scientific method to reinforce classroom learning• Analyze data through Excel and create data graphs• Collaborate with other laboratory instructors on weekly laboratory experiments• Manage students in a laboratory setting• Knowledge of laboratory safety• General responsibilities include: lecturing, grading, supervising laboratory experiments, and teaching scientific principles Show less

Graduate Student Instructor

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

• Provide students with an understanding and appreciation on the aspects of aquatic and terrestrial ecology, with consideration of both natural ecosystems and impacts from anthropogenic sources• Conduct and supervise a five-month research project investigating plant growth due to nutrient additions in the context of restoring coastal dune habitats• Guide students through data collection and statistical interpretation• General responsibilities include: lecturing, grading, supervising laboratory experiments, and teaching ecological principles Show less

Project Manager

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

• Oversaw the inception and completion of GIS analysis investigating the spatial relationship between asthma incidence and proximity to transportation lines (major roads, rail lines, ports)• Link to final Project Presentation: https://youtu.be/TQmUOxSk-oI• Develop GIS Data Infrastructure• Automate specific GIS Tasks• Perform advanced geo-statistical analysis• Use geospatial information technology, tools and strategies to solve problems pertaining to Environmental Science and Public Health• Generate maps for reports and presentations, using existing spatial data• Provide experience working in teams to solve reality based spatial problems• Understanding where GIS fits into the working world Show less

Data Manager

• Mar 2016 - May 2016

Project completed in collaboration with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)• Collaborated with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) to identify land holdings within Marin County susceptible to invasive plant species• Provide ecologically sound management decisions to GGNRA based on our results• Link to Final Project Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LsHXvBfN7E• Acquired, organized and maintained all datasets• Oversaw consistent taxonomy and cleanliness of data• Curated and documented Metadata • Created Metadata Report for Habitat Suitability Project• Perform basic geo-spatial statistical analysis and automation• Use geospatial information technology, tools and strategies to solve problems pertaining to environmental science• Generate maps for reports and presentations using existing spatial data• Provide experience working in teams to solve reality based spatial problems Show less

Independent Contractor

• Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

- Research, edit and write factsheets on endangered species of California - Knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Publish articles on company website - Edit website content - Grant Writing - Research, edit and write factsheets on endangered species of California - Knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Publish articles on company website - Edit website content - Grant Writing

Research Assistant

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

• Project goal: investigate larval quality and growth rates as indicators of fitness in rockfish species • Assist with research in maternal effects on larval quality in rockfish in order to effectively manage fish stock populations • Quantify rockfish eggs via microscope in order to assess potential larval fitness and parent fecundity • Conduct biweekly animal husbandry and larval checks for Rosy Rockfish in laboratory setting • Manage and teach interns about laboratory equipment and daily tasks • Monitor abiotic factors, equipment and filtration system in aquatic research laboratory • Assist and record data for barotrauma study via research vessel • Teach local anglers on novel fishing technology in benthic rockfish species • Collect data for outreach study on fishing technology and barotraumas in Santa Cruz County Show less

Maryland Conservation Corps

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

Maryland Conservation Corps Member • Educate public about endemic bird and reptile species through Scales and Tales program. Use this to foster stewardship and promote awareness of environmental issues, including loss of habitat, environmental pollution, resource management and biodiversity • Handle and care for bird raptors and reptiles, including conducting and recording health checks, feeding and cleaning enclosures • Assist Project Owlnet with Northern saw-whet owl banding by setting up mist nets, checking nets, setting up owl calls and taking notes • Trained to properly measure and mete out general pesticides • Inoculate Hemlock trees (Tsuga canadensis) with insecticide against the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in order to reduce damage to forest and tree resources within Garrett County, MD in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service • Tag and record diameter at breast height (DBH) Hemlock trees within Swallow Falls State Park, MD for future inoculation against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid • Seining for juvenile fish in Choptank River, MD in order to educate the general public about endemic species and foster stewardship for aquatic organisms • Spearhead Water Quality program for Tuckahoe Creek and take bi-monthly measurements and record water chemistry data • Planted 200+ native tree species at Eastern Neck Island to improve local habitat and water quality within the Chesapeake Bay • Operate and maintain a Stihl chainsaw and trained to properly fell and limb trees up to 18 inches in diameter • Completed courses online for Fire Fighter Type 2 via National Fire Academy • Red Cross Certified, Recreational Canoe and Kayak • Treat and recognize Blood Borne Pathogens by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources • Construct and Maintain 5+ miles of recreation trails across Maryland. Trained in Trail Construction and Maintenance through the Department of Natural Resources of Maryland • Operate skid steer machinery to complete maintenance tasks Show less

Tree Care Technician

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

Americorps service member in Urban Forestry sector • Plan and lead maintenance events for schools, parks and neighborhoods in the San Jose Bay Area. Work includes management and oversight of volunteers to complete tasks including mulching, weeding, installing and adjust support stakes, watering, and pruning • Prepare written reports on tree care maintenance and standards. Input information into database. Collect GIS data points and create maps of locations where Our City Forest has planted and maintained trees • Propagation and transplanting California native trees, shrubs and grasses including lining out seeds and divisions • Taking inventory of street trees in the City of San Jose. Work includes calculating diameter at breast height, use of range finder to calculate height, estimate canopy size of trees, and identify trees down to Genus and species - Identify California native trees and shrubs • Structurally prune and plant 5 and 15 gallon trees for neighborhoods, schools, parks and individual residences in the San Jose Bay Area • Educate the public on current tree care practices • Drive large vehicles when hauling gear to and from events Show less

Invertebrates Intern

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

• Prepare invertebrate samples in NOAA laboratory • Extract and sort invertebrate species found within samples • Collect data and record invertebrate samples from Scott Creek Watershed • Prepare invertebrate samples in NOAA laboratory • Extract and sort invertebrate species found within samples • Collect data and record invertebrate samples from Scott Creek Watershed

UCSC Reserve Intern

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

Identified and removed invasive plant species and plants native to the wetland, scrub and grassland habitat of the coastal prairie Restored native vegetation through planting, irrigation, seed cleaning, hydrological monitoring and reserve maintenance Supervised student volunteers at the Lagoon Identified and removed invasive plant species and plants native to the wetland, scrub and grassland habitat of the coastal prairie Restored native vegetation through planting, irrigation, seed cleaning, hydrological monitoring and reserve maintenance Supervised student volunteers at the Lagoon

Teaching Intern

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

Prepared weekly lesson plans designed to create awareness of sustainable agricultural techniques in farming and gardening, covering topics such as soils, decomposers, geology, habitat and pollinators Taught Environmental Science to multiple groups of up to ten, second and fifth grade school students, to raise awareness of and create interest in sustainable concepts Organized and prepared the outside classroom prior to teaching sessions Prepared weekly lesson plans designed to create awareness of sustainable agricultural techniques in farming and gardening, covering topics such as soils, decomposers, geology, habitat and pollinators Taught Environmental Science to multiple groups of up to ten, second and fifth grade school students, to raise awareness of and create interest in sustainable concepts Organized and prepared the outside classroom prior to teaching sessions