Experience

City of Mission Viejo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Orange County Department of Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jun 2011 - Sep 2020

  - Train 30-40 staff of on program curriculum, California State Standards, teaching techniques, and group management throughout the school year- Implemented a multiyear training and curriculum program for the transition to Next Generation Science Standards- Facilitated K-12 teacher trainings, in-person and online, on environmental literacy and state standards- Managed current contracts and assist with contract expansion with local funding agencies- Distribute grant funds, maintain grant requirements, and reports from multiple sources- Spearheaded the redesign and development of website and online registration system- Develop and implement new program curriculum that support California State Standards- Created digital and print marketing for the program- Developed family engagement activities for Community Programs and online resources for schools- Coordinate use of Field Trip site locations with various site managers and park rangers Show less

• • Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

  - Supervise staff and daily logistics of the program office, animal facility, and 100+ acre property- Develop and implement new program curriculum that support State Standards- Managed the recruiting and hiring process- Managed the development of website and online registration system- Manage grant applications, distribution of funds, and reports- Implemented the rebranding and update of the program marketing materials- Teach programs and present animals at Community Programs Show less

• • Oct 2003 - Oct 2006

  - Develop teaching and training tools to use in programs- Buying/Ordering for the program- Vehicle maintenance- Assist with staff interviews, training, and curriculum development- Assist with animal care and maintenance of facility- Assist teachers/administrators via email and phone



California State University, Fullerton

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching/Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2003 - Dec 2005

  Graduate Assistant for Ichthyology and Professional Aspects of Biology - Assist with laboratory instruction for graduate and undergraduate students - Set up and cleanup student labs for professors - Assist with classroom AV equipment, grading papers and leading field trips Teaching Associate for Biology 101L Elements of Biology - Instructor for an introductory non-majors laboratory - Developed quizzes, PowerPoint lectures and graded assignments Graduate Assistant for Ichthyology and Professional Aspects of Biology - Assist with laboratory instruction for graduate and undergraduate students - Set up and cleanup student labs for professors - Assist with classroom AV equipment, grading papers and leading field trips Teaching Associate for Biology 101L Elements of Biology - Instructor for an introductory non-majors laboratory - Developed quizzes, PowerPoint lectures and graded assignments



City of Long Beach

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2001 - Aug 2003

  - Supervised a group of 8 to 10 campers during daily activities - Wrote and taught Marine Biology curriculum for the camp - Lead other camp activities such as games, kayaking, sailing, and canoeing - Supervised a group of 8 to 10 campers during daily activities - Wrote and taught Marine Biology curriculum for the camp - Lead other camp activities such as games, kayaking, sailing, and canoeing



Orange County Department of Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

  - Manage, train, evaluate and oversee Field Naturalists in an outdoor education setting- Communicate with school personnel regarding participation on the Field Trip/Traveling Scientist program, safety concerns, logistics, and program curriculum each day

• • Sep 2000 - Oct 2001

  - Teach and supervise students in environmental education programs to groups of 15 to 18 students in an outdoor setting with a focus on science and living history- Implemented instructional techniques and group management strategies with students- Use live animals to assist with the teaching of students



Arizona Game and Fish Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Field Biologist

  • Apr 2000 - Aug 2000

  - Conducted presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher in Central Arizona - Took GPS points of nest locations and vegetation types and input data - Some nest monitoring - Conducted presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher in Central Arizona - Took GPS points of nest locations and vegetation types and input data - Some nest monitoring



Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Biologist

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 1999

  - Collected data on adult female turtle’s nesting activity and hatchling activity - Tagged adult female turtles, predator eradication - Involved camping on remote beaches, extensive hiking and backpacking, driving four-wheel drive vehicles - Collected data on adult female turtle’s nesting activity and hatchling activity - Tagged adult female turtles, predator eradication - Involved camping on remote beaches, extensive hiking and backpacking, driving four-wheel drive vehicles



University of California, Santa Cruz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Mar 1998 - Jun 1999

  - Monitored and recorded mother/pup interactions between seals using an aerial microphone, a hydrophone, and video recordings- Identified mother/pup pairs by unique markings and coloration

• • Dec 1997 - Mar 1998

  Tested various sites using a 9 gauge shot gun to send shock waves through the ground to collect seismic data about the sediment beds.