Education 2012-Present Wayne State University MA Teaching (Expected June 2014) W.K. Kellogg Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow California State University Channel Islands B.S. Environmental Science & Resource Management, May 2009 Minor: Biology Oxnard College A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences, May 2006
2006-2009
2004-2006
Relevant Skills and Courses
Coursework in general biology and chemistry, marine biology, animal physiology, ecology, environmental sciences, conservation biology, geology, genetics, ecological restoration, water resource management, land-use management, coastal and marine resource management, environmental law, economics, and geographic information systems. ArcGIS (GIS software) and SPSS (statistics software) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Poster Session Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research, 2009 Benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators of agricultural land-use impacts on water quality Certification and Areas of Expertise DA (Expected June 2013) Forensic Science (Expected July 2013) Environmental Science Professional Memberships Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association Michigan Science Teachers Association Society for Conservation Biology
Professional Experience Sep 2012- June 2013 Student Teaching Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School, Detroit, MI Duties: Solely responsible for two course sections of 9th grade biology Developed and taught differentiated, engaging lessons
2011-2012
Implemented classroom management plan with point system Incorporated literacy strategies Offered after-school and lunchtime tutoring services
Registrar Westwood College, Fort Worth TX Duties: Monitored retention and attrition rates Monitored and advise students on attendance and academic probation, and evaluated satisfactory academic progress Maintained all student academic records CIRM Grant/Special Sessions Analyst CSU Channel Islands, Extended University, Camarillo, CA CIRM Grant Analyst Duties: Lead coordination of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Bridges to Stem Cell Research grant program Used interpersonal and networking skills to interface with campus entities, program participants, and external constituents Coordinated placement of student interns at host institutions Served as campus liaison between students, mentors, host institutions, and funder Special Sessions Analyst Duties: Coordinated Special Sessions student application process, managed communications, and ensured completeness and accuracy of application files for prospective students Conducted statistical analysis of prospect and applicant yield rates, student demographics, and background education Acted as liaison with Admissions Office, Center for International Affairs, Program Directors, and prospective students on graduate application process Administrative Support Assistant/Off-site Coordinator CSU Channel Islands, Extended University, Camarillo CA Coordinator of off-site campus Scheduled classrooms, tracked inventory and supplies, and facilitated faculty and student needs
2009-2001
2006-2009
Volunteer Experience 2010 Ventura Hillside Conservancy Riparian restoration, identification and removal of invasive species, small mammal and benthic macroinvertebrate surveys. STEM Expo Coordinator Coordinated STEM career expo for 6th-12th grade students in conjunction with County Science Fair. Gathered over 200 local companies, government entities, colleges, and NPOs to present
2009-2010
to students to encourage pursuit of higher education and careers in STEM disciplines.
2009
Science Fair Coordinator, Hueneme Elementary Developed, organized, and implemented school science fair. Met bi-weekly with student participants and walked them through the scientific method. Encouraged continued engagement in scientific disciplines by following up with classrooms post-event. Field Assistant, Santa Clara River Watershed Sampled Santa Clara River tributaries for invasive New Zealand Mud Snails research in collaboration with CSUCI, UCSB, and UC Extension. Field Lead, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Year-long wetland research project along Southern California Bight. Field Assistant, New Orleans Service Learning Project Environmental impact survey on wetlands destroyed by Hurricane Katrina to assist non-profit in obtaining FEMA funding for restoration. Field Assistant, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Riparian restoration and removal of invasive species
