Research Assistant

• Oct 2020 - Present

Marine Science Educator

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Taught labs, lectures, and field trips on multiple aspects of The Florida Keys marine ecosystems to students ranging from middle school through college. Supervised students in a variety of environments including island explorations and snorkeling trips to seagrass beds, mangrove shores, and coral reefs. Taught labs, lectures, and field trips on multiple aspects of The Florida Keys marine ecosystems to students ranging from middle school through college. Supervised students in a variety of environments including island explorations and snorkeling trips to seagrass beds, mangrove shores, and coral reefs.

Research and Extension Intern

• Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

Prepared outreach material and lessons for outings such as middle school STEM camps and large scale marine events. Conducted fisheries independent bottom longline surveys in the Gulf of Mexico on research vessels and safely sampled and tagged shark and fish species. Prepared outreach material and lessons for outings such as middle school STEM camps and large scale marine events. Conducted fisheries independent bottom longline surveys in the Gulf of Mexico on research vessels and safely sampled and tagged shark and fish species.

Research And Teaching Assistant

• May 2019 - Jun 2019

Worked with undergraduate college students to help them learn identification of Caribbean reef species and underwater benthic survey practices. Supervised groups of four to six scientific diver trainees while they conducted underwater benthic surveys on fringing reefs Worked with undergraduate college students to help them learn identification of Caribbean reef species and underwater benthic survey practices. Supervised groups of four to six scientific diver trainees while they conducted underwater benthic surveys on fringing reefs

Adventure Trip Leader

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

Organized, planned, and conducted kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, and snorkeling trips of 10 to 20 participants throughout Florida and the southeastern United States for up to 7 days

Open Water SCUBA Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Ensured the safety of student divers throughout pool sessions and open water dives. Worked one on one with students to confirm they have learned the necessary skills and feel comfortable in the water. Assisted dive safety officer with tank refills and regular gear maintenance.

Outdoor Recreation Supervisor

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

Supervised teams of up to 5 student employees at a time in a bike shop and paddle sport rental facility. Interacted with customers to rent out paddle craft, outdoor equipment, and bikes. Repaired and maintained kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and bikes.

Trip Leader

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

Taught daily lessons to campers on conservation and marine science based topics that related to the three different locations visited during the duration of the camp. Worked with another lead to provide around the clock care and comfort to a group of 12 teenage campers to ensure their safety and well-being during a two week expedition throughout Costa Rica Taught daily lessons to campers on conservation and marine science based topics that related to the three different locations visited during the duration of the camp. Worked with another lead to provide around the clock care and comfort to a group of 12 teenage campers to ensure their safety and well-being during a two week expedition throughout Costa Rica

Coastal Wetlands Intern

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

Performed field work in mangrove forests, salt marshes, and oyster reefs to determine mangrove encroachment on salt marshes, effects of sea level rise on mangroves, and health of oyster reefs. Created the educational material for lab’s booth at the FWC’s large scale outreach event, MarineQuest. Performed field work in mangrove forests, salt marshes, and oyster reefs to determine mangrove encroachment on salt marshes, effects of sea level rise on mangroves, and health of oyster reefs. Created the educational material for lab’s booth at the FWC’s large scale outreach event, MarineQuest.

Field Scientist

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Performed independent morning beach patrols daily for sea turtle nesting activity. Marked off nests, recorded location, and other informative nesting data. Performed independent morning beach patrols daily for sea turtle nesting activity. Marked off nests, recorded location, and other informative nesting data.

Sea Turtle Nesting Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Performed morning patrols for sea turtle nesting activities such as nests and false crawls. Collected and entered data on the location of nests and hatchlings that emerged. Performed morning patrols for sea turtle nesting activities such as nests and false crawls. Collected and entered data on the location of nests and hatchlings that emerged.