Education Coordinator

• Mar 2021 - Present

Education Coordinator

• Mar 2021 - Present

Educator

• Aug 2018 - Present

Assistant Reserve Manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

Swim Instructor/Swim Coach

• Aug 2013 - Present

Teach swim lessons and water acquaintance to all ages, from 12 months-adults/seniors. Teach swim lessons and water acquaintance to all ages, from 12 months-adults/seniors.

Research Specialist

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

Manage every day operations, new and on-going research projects, and personnel in Dr. Sharon Hall's Lab, an ecology laboratory at ASU. Responsibilities:Data management and analyses of multiple projects.Communication with collaborators and supervisor regarding updates on project status, budget, timing of project goals and necessary materials or personnel.Plan and implement field studies, including ordering supplies, updating or creating protocols, and supervising student researchers.Train, supervise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers on lab safety, soil processing, soil physical properties, nutrient analyses, data management and analyses, as well as experimental design and project planning. Show less

Curriculum Developer

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Compile and create curriculum for Introduction to Biology for non-majors in a mixed online and in-class format.• Tasks include developing curriculum learning objectives, test questions, reading material, lecture videos, and creating online platform• Helped to generate material for active learning in the classroom for up to 75 students.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

• Plan and conduct laboratory classes for undergraduate level biology courses at ASU. Instruct and assist instruction for online introductory biology learning.• Teach and evaluate students of all class levels on introductory biology concepts such as photosynthesis, the scientific method, cell respiration, the human circulatory system, plant distribution, evolution, and others.• Create assignments and conduct formative and summative assessments throughout the academic term.

Naturalist/Instructor

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

Lead classes on environmental and marine sciences and natural history topics to youth K-12 in Francis-Marion National Forest and Capers Island Nature Reserve. http://ylicamps.com/ Lead classes on environmental and marine sciences and natural history topics to youth K-12 in Francis-Marion National Forest and Capers Island Nature Reserve. http://ylicamps.com/

Lab Manager, Ecology

• 2012 - Dec 2012

-Managed the lab of Dr. Daniel Hernandez, including the maintenance of field research plots, analyzing plant and soil nutrients, writing instrument protocols, and managing lab research databases. -Performed specific soil research tasks including soil processing (sieving, grinding, and weighing), nutrient extractions, analysis of soil nutrient availability, and measures of extracellular enzyme activity. -Collaborated on meta-analysis of grassland monoculture yields for cellulosic biofuel feedstocks. -Supervised four undergraduate research assistants in field and lab research. Show less

Education Intern

• Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

Educate the public and Junior-Interns about Maine coastal ecology. Interpret exhibits and maintain aquarium and act as a naturalist aboard a fishing vessel. Give talks/classes about the natural history of the area, local marine life, and sea birds. http://www.meriresearch.org/ Educate the public and Junior-Interns about Maine coastal ecology. Interpret exhibits and maintain aquarium and act as a naturalist aboard a fishing vessel. Give talks/classes about the natural history of the area, local marine life, and sea birds. http://www.meriresearch.org/