- Led and conducted plant surveys in Baltimore residential yards, including: lawn quadrats, tree ID and dbh measurements, and shrub and flowering plant ID.- Used remote sensing and classification analysis to quantify vegetation and impervious cover in Baltimore city.- Helped collect soil macrofauna samples and conduct grassland plant ID at Konza Prairie LTER.- Extracted and quantified soil microbial DNA from Konza Prairie soil samples.- Helped take soil cores in Baltimore vacant lots and parks.- Analyzed plant community and soil property data using R.

- Conduct bird surveys in urban parks across Los Angeles County.- Record and transcribe bird foraging observations in parks.- Identify, measure, and map trees in urban parks.- Analyze bird survey data using R and use ArcGIS for spatial and remote sensing analysis.

- Serve as one of committee voting members at Cal State LA.- Collaborate with school administrators to formulate and implement policies that will create a more environmentally sustainable campus.- Educate campus community on topic of environmental sustainability and environmental justice.- Plan and host events that promote environmental stewardship on- and off-campus.

- Performed and troubleshooted Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) and electrophoresis for sex determination of moss.- Extracted DNA from moss and soil samples for analysis.- Assisted lab graduate students with GIS applications for their research.- Created and managed laboratory website.- Completed general lab management tasks.

- Assisted with exam proctoring and grading for CHEM 1010, CHEM 1040, and CHEM 1100 courses.- Created digital course content for student use.- Held office hours to discuss assignments and grading.

- Taught an Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (ESTEAM) curriculum to children in a local park summer camp for six weeks.- Led science experiments and field research activities.- Presented my current research project and spoke about work as an urban ecologist.

- Studied occluded action discrimination in pigeons using operant conditioning.- Analyzed and interpreted data using R.- Provided daily care of birds, including daily weighing, feeding, cleaning, and enrichment.

- Informed deans of appointments. - Created different forms and flyers using Microsoft Word or Excel. - Answered phone calls and directed students.- Other general office tasks.

- Completed coursework in Wildlife Management and Conservation and in Field Research Techniques.- Conducted vegetation and wildlife identification and sampling.- Studied density and habitat preferences of wildlife species.- Studied bird diversity and carnivore/ungulate behavior in Serengeti National Park.- Gained skills in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and data gathering and analysis.

- Clean and maintain animal enclosures and exhibits. - Prepare diets and feed animals. - Assist with record keeping and monitoring of animals. - Provide enrichment and learn proper handling techniques for animals.

- Prepared diets and formulas, and hand fed animals using appropriate techniques. - Handled patients for weighing and transfers, and documented all care and observations. - Assisted with routine care and physical exams. - Provided enrichment to animals and assisted with general housekeeping/laundry. - Completed 40 hours of work each week for ~16 weeks.