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Miami, Florida, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- 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.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- 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.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- 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.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- 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.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- 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.

Medford, Ma

- 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.

Medford, Ma

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

Karatu, Tanzania

- 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.

Boston, Ma

- 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.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

- 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.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Earth And Planetary Sciences

Master'S Degree, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: NIH Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) MS-to-PhD Research Fellowship, Naturalist Club.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biopsychology/ Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: African Dance Collective, Time to Dance, Animal Aide, Animal Welfare Club, Caribbean Dance Team, Association.

Environmental Science

Wildlife Management and Field Research Techniques courses in Tanzania.

High School Diploma

Associate’S Degree, Biology, General