Experience

Concord Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Earth and environmental science teacher

  • Sep 2018 - Present



University of New Hampshire

• • Sep 2013 - Present

  Teaching weekly labs for undergraduate students in a range of Earth and environmental science topics including introductory space science and environmental techniquesDeveloping rubrics and grading weekly lab assignments submitted by studentsProviding additional academic support one on one or in a small group setting through office hours.Keywords for this role include: teaching, formative assessments, assessment design, academic support, rubric development

• • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Developed and presented lecture material to a mixed Graduate/Undergraduate level Aqueous Geochemistry class (approx. 15 students)Created and graded summative assessments, lab assignments, and problem sets for materials presented in lecture Keywords for this role include: teaching, formative assessments, summative assessments, assessment design, undergraduate instruction, curriculum design



NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• Durham, NH

• Graduate Assistant - NASA GLOBE

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Created and delivered a webinar for teachers regarding science poster presentation skills for upcoming GLOBE Student Research Symposia Supporting reimbursements and logistics for participants in six regional GLOBE Student Research Symposia across the United States Assisting in the analysis and write-up of data from past GLOBE symposia for publication in a peer reviewed education journal Keywords for this role include: STEM education, science education, science outreach, student research symposium, NASA GLOBE, communication, webinar, presentation, reimbursements and logistics, data analysis, research Show less



Joan and James Leitzel Center

• Durham, NH

• NH EPSCoR Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  Created and implemented curriculum as a teacher in “Splash into Science” camp, a program aimed at middle school students Developed and analyzed program surveys for NH EPSCoR Assisted in the development of teacher workshops and training sessions Keywords for this role include: Outreach, survey design, data analysis, curriculum development, professional development, informal education, teaching Created and implemented curriculum as a teacher in “Splash into Science” camp, a program aimed at middle school students Developed and analyzed program surveys for NH EPSCoR Assisted in the development of teacher workshops and training sessions Keywords for this role include: Outreach, survey design, data analysis, curriculum development, professional development, informal education, teaching



Northern Ecosystems Research for Undergraduates

• Abisko, Sweden and Durham, NH

• Graduate Student Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Acted as a mentor for undergraduates in the field during the sample collection campaign in Abisko, Sweden. Provided lab assistance to students utilizing the ICP-MS for their research. Reviewed and edited poster presentations of the undergraduate participants. Keywords for this role include: Mentoring, mentor, undergraduate research, ICP-MS, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, ICPMS, lab analysis Acted as a mentor for undergraduates in the field during the sample collection campaign in Abisko, Sweden. Provided lab assistance to students utilizing the ICP-MS for their research. Reviewed and edited poster presentations of the undergraduate participants. Keywords for this role include: Mentoring, mentor, undergraduate research, ICP-MS, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, ICPMS, lab analysis



BMAC Americorps - Washington State and National Service Corps

• Walla Walla,WA

• Literacy and Academic Tutor

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  Served at a bilingual multicultural school, Edison Elementary School, as a tutor in both small group and full class settings to improve student literacy Ran an afterschool reading group for first graders utilizing ReadWell curriculum to increase fluency Keywords for this role include: Multicultural education, multi-cultural education, bilingual education, AmeriCorps, classroom management, curriculum implementation, teaching, educator, service. Served at a bilingual multicultural school, Edison Elementary School, as a tutor in both small group and full class settings to improve student literacy Ran an afterschool reading group for first graders utilizing ReadWell curriculum to increase fluency Keywords for this role include: Multicultural education, multi-cultural education, bilingual education, AmeriCorps, classroom management, curriculum implementation, teaching, educator, service.



Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

• Panama

• Research Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Conducted research in conjunction with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, McGill University, and an NGO in the village of Ipeti-Embera assessing the village’s opinion on a possible carbon contract with the Smithsonian. Led educational meetings in Ipeti regarding existing REDD+ programs, conducted interviews with community members, trained three young Embera women to act as translators. Disseminated results to the Smithsonian and the community stakeholders in Ipeti-Embera. Keywords for this role include: undergraduate research, bilingual research, training, Spanish, STRI, NGO, indigenous community Show less



Seacoast Science Center

• Rye New Hampshire

• Environmental Educator Intern

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Worked independently to design and implement an exhibit about sustainable fishing practices on the seacoast. Involved both adult and youth visitors to the Science Center in the sustainable seafood exhibit. Designed and created an interactive game for children and color pages and recipe cards for children and adults. Worked independently to design and implement an exhibit about sustainable fishing practices on the seacoast. Involved both adult and youth visitors to the Science Center in the sustainable seafood exhibit. Designed and created an interactive game for children and color pages and recipe cards for children and adults.



Churchill's Garden Center

• Exeter, New Hampshire

• Horticultural worker; annuals specialist

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2011

  Responsible for the propagation and maintenance of annual plants. Assisted with container design classes, working with customers to design and create planters and container gardens. Crew leader for large scale chrysanthemum planting and created an organized map system of the planted product to enable swifter and more accurate retrieval. Responsible for the propagation and maintenance of annual plants. Assisted with container design classes, working with customers to design and create planters and container gardens. Crew leader for large scale chrysanthemum planting and created an organized map system of the planted product to enable swifter and more accurate retrieval.



McGill University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Greenhouse Assistant

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Prevented the infestation of educational plant samples through the release of natural predators and application of natural fungicides. Prevented the infestation of educational plant samples through the release of natural predators and application of natural fungicides.