Merinda Zywicz
Graduate Research Assistant at UNR UCED- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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UNR UCED
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2023 - Present
Support research efforts related to the development of Lithium mining in Nevada
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Tahoe Expedition Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Faculty Mentor
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Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
Truckee, California, United States Provide mentorship and professional development for new faculty including new teachers and deans. Assist faculty members in all aspects of their positions, including instructional design, learning and using technology platforms, Project Based Learning and Fieldwork planning and guiding. Work with Dean of Faculty to design and lead upper school faculty professional development sessions as needed.
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Curriculum Developer
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2023
Truckee, California, United States Independently develop a complete project based learning Spanish curriculum for levels intro through Spanish 4 based off of National Foreign Language Standards. Develop methods of assessment, learning targets for each level. Teach Spanish to 7th-12th graders. Teach classes of primarily mixed levels with up to 4 levels represented in one class. Develop and teach other classes such as 8th grade humanities, 8th grade science, art, and PE. Communicate with students, parents, teachers and counselor… Show more Independently develop a complete project based learning Spanish curriculum for levels intro through Spanish 4 based off of National Foreign Language Standards. Develop methods of assessment, learning targets for each level. Teach Spanish to 7th-12th graders. Teach classes of primarily mixed levels with up to 4 levels represented in one class. Develop and teach other classes such as 8th grade humanities, 8th grade science, art, and PE. Communicate with students, parents, teachers and counselor to support students in my courses and in my crew. Lead and support a crew (homeroom) of students to develop executive functioning skills as well as foster a space for SEL. Develop and teach other classes from Art to PE. Plan and lead educational trips ranging from 3 to 10 days on a variety of subjects including but not limited to the courses I teach. Support students as a coach and club leader in after school activities.
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Palisades Tahoe
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Ski Instructor
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2023
Olympic Valley, California, United States PSIA certified level 2 instructor. Teach small group and private ski lessons to children ages 3-13 and families. Develop lesson plans both in advance and on the spot to best fit the group’s or individual’s goals. Foster enjoyment and love for skiing and the outdoors. Build and maintain client relations with both the children and their parents.
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Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS)
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Supervisor, Trainer
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Costa Rica Develop and lead trainings for volunteer staff, both international and national. Facilitate community relationships through community visits and meetings in order to support a home stay and community development initiative with a partner non-profit. Prior to student arrival, establish community relationships, work with communities to develop plans for their community development initiatives and identify homestay families. Upon student volunteers arrival, supervise, support and coach them in… Show more Develop and lead trainings for volunteer staff, both international and national. Facilitate community relationships through community visits and meetings in order to support a home stay and community development initiative with a partner non-profit. Prior to student arrival, establish community relationships, work with communities to develop plans for their community development initiatives and identify homestay families. Upon student volunteers arrival, supervise, support and coach them in contributing to the project and volunteering and leading activities at local schools or after school programs. Provide general support for volunteers and monitor their well being. Show less
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Great Basin Outdoor School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educator
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
South Lake Tahoe, California, United States Led and taught 4th through 8th graders during overnight programs. Led lessons in order to facilitate passion and curiosity about science and the outdoors while simultaneously trying to meet state science standards. Communicated and collaborated with fellow educators to plan multi-group lessons.
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Comité Pro Defensa de la Fauna y Flora, CODEFF
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Chile
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile Took bird surveys to be used as a means of monitoring environmental health. Created Environmental health reports and demographic reports. Used these reports to analyze the environmental impact of demographic change. The final analysis would be used by the organization to advocate for wetland protection and environmental protection.
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N/A
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Au Pair
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain - promote english language acquisition for three children ages 2, 4, and 5 years of age - create games and interactive learning opportunities - foster curiosity and growth surrounding english learning - scaffold activities to meet each of the three young children where they were at developmentally - research and iterate to continue to meet their evolving needs and interests
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Development Studies -
University of Nevada, Reno
Master of Science - MS, Economics