Alex Nicely Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Washington, United States

I bring families together in nature through classes that inspire learning through play.

Responsible for the development and coordination of the year round youth volunteer program. Perform recruitment, interviews, training, supervision, and evaluation of youth ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old.

Newport Beach, Ca

Coordinated and implemented basic docent trainings for Orange County Tidepool Docents. Collaborated with other agencies and groups to provide continuing education opportunities for docents and to promote marine conservation goals. Acted as Chair of Education Sub-committee for Orange County Marine Protected Area Council. Coordinated and managed meetings and projects for a youth environmental group. Presented marine life and conservation information to the general public and large groups. Conducted tours of natural areas. Developed educational programs and interpretive materials. Aided in development of grant proposals, grant reports, and an updated website.

Laguna Beach, Ca

Provided onsite education to the general public regarding rocky intertidal flora and fauna. Promoted conservation efforts and increased public awareness of Marine Protected Area regulations. Recorded human use data and physical site conditions.

Laguna Beach, Ca

Performed management and distribution of supplies. Provided oversight for daily operations including site visits. Hired and trained support staff. Worked closely with Administrative Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator.

Santa Ana, Ca

Conducted educational science programs for students in 4th-5th grades. Taught science concepts aligned with state Science Content Standards using hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Fullerton, Ca

Provided classroom, laboratory, and field instruction. Prepared lectures and course materials. Graded student work and assessed student performance.

Arcadia, Ca

Seattle, Wa

Educated visitors about the Maasai culture and waterhole restoration in Kenya. Raised money for conservation projects by selling beads and string to visitors and aiding in bracelet beading project.

Anacortes, Wa

Aided marine scientist in research regarding green macroalgal blooms through snorkel surveys, experiments, and lab analysis.

Twisp, Wa

Assisted with hatchery evaluation and monitoring activities; including steelhead spawning and Spring Chinook run data collection. Sampled and PIT-tagged juvenile and adult salmonids at Methow Basin hatcheries. Completed steelhead spawning-ground surveys by walking and rafting rivers in the Methow Valley.

Bellingham, Wa

Performed aquarium maintenance and upkeep as well as water quality monitoring tests. Prepared food and fed all organisms.