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Skokie, Illinois, United States

- Supervises and participates in the collection of effluent discharge samples, flow data and other compliance evidence through inspections, sampling, and recording; prescribes locations, methods and frequency of sampling. - Installs and/or inspects user installation of flow measurement devices, automatic samplers and related equipment; inspects industrial facilities, production activities, wastewater treatment systems and chemical storage areas; records field monitoring data and prepares investigative reports. - Consults with industry representatives and District personnel regarding pollution prevention and control matters; prepares correspondence to municipalities, utilities and public. - Conducts investigations and inspections; determines sampling points and locates pollution control violation sources; provides technical assistance to other District departments and outside agencies in response to emergency complaints. - Prepares enforcement actions and participates in conciliation conferences with industry management and monitors industrial user compliance efforts. - Reviews self-monitoring reports submitted by industrial users; reviews sampling analyses. - Researches and prepares correspondence in response to public inquiries and agency assignments including Freedom of Information Act requests; confers and coordinates with other departments, contractors and agencies; participates in public relations activities. - Prepares information for administrative enforcement and litigation proceedings; acts as an expert witness on behalf of the District. - Responds to chemical spills and environmental emergencies in industrial settings; Field Services personnel may be required to respond to special investigations and other work-related activities during non-working hours.

6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero, Il 60804

- Enforce federal EPA water quality guidelines by gathering and analyzing water samples from field stations located at industrial and waterway sites.- Properly document sampling procedures and quantitive results during the course of sampling studies. This requires an understanding of standard operating procedures and generated documentation must be diligently maintained as to be suitable for submission in legal proceedings. - Testify in legal proceedings when necessary in order to explain study conclusions and thus enforce lawful compliance with city, state and federal environmental protection laws.- Confer with industrial representatives in an effort to maintain compliance with federal and local ordinances and develop pollution prevention strategies.- Performs sampling procedures during rain events involving discharge to local waterways. These events frequently occur during off-hours and the technician must be available to work at these times.- Attend industrial safety certification meetings as well as continuing education seminars.- Perform preventative maintenance on sampling equipment and measurement devices.- Train newly hired pollution control technician personnel in all aspects of the position.

605 N. Clark St., Chicago, Il 60654

- Provide care to the animals on exhibit including food preparation and health diagnosis.- Conduct public presentations introducing ecological concepts and providing information on exhibit animals.- Repair and maintain aquariums and life support systems.- Maintain detailed records and collaborate with other aquariums regarding issues concerning animal health and equipment maintenance. - Submit reports to management regarding budgetary expenditures and aquarium performance status.

3000 S. King Drive, Chicago, Il 60616

- Responsible for teaching biology and chemistry classes.- Attend teacher education seminars in an effort to maintain current knowledge of scientific principles and educational strategies.- Design and implement lesson plans specifically addressing the academic needs of educationally diverse classrooms.- Creatively design lesson plans which would foster student understanding and inspire further inquiry while remaining within an extremely limited budget.- When necessary offer tutoring sessions after normal school hours to aid educationally challenged students.- Develop and maintain relationships with student families in an effort to foster open communication and promote parental involvement.

1200 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Il 60605

- While in the Floor Programs department I served as a public liaison providing information on aquarium history and animal ecology, interacted with extremely diverse audiences and led small group learning centers.- During my time serving in the Water Quality Lab I performed water quality testing to ensure optimal conditions for animal health, recorded data from chemical analyses, submitted reports to veterinarians and conferred with the lab supervisor in order to develop safe and efficient standard operating procedures.- As a member of the Marine Mammals department I aided the staff with operant conditioning training, food preparation and the overall care of the animals.

2590 Rt. 34, Aurora, Il 60504

- Provided classroom instruction in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics.- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans, lab experiments and ecological projects.- Conferred with teachers in other departments in an effort to develop cross-curricular lessons.- Continually spoke to and met with parents in order to communicate student performance, strengths, weaknesses and develop strategies to encourage students and provide supplementary help when needed.- Attended teacher education seminars and classes to maintain IL teacher certification and remain current regarding science teaching strategies and scientific concepts.- Served on science department textbook adoption committee.- Co-chaired the student science club.-Volunteered as JV soccer coach

701 West Schick Road, Bartlett, Il 60103

- Provided classroom instruction in biology and chemistry.- Design lesson plans and evaluation procedures in support of school curriculum.- Attended teacher education seminars specifically addressing science education strategies.- Developed individual lesson plans for ADD and ADHD students to address their specific educational needs.- Worked with other chemistry teachers to catalog chemical supplies and order additional materials when needed while remaining within a departmental budget.- Served as JV soccer coach.

Dauphin Island, Al

- Conducted long-term ecological studies in Belize, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Florida Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys as part of my thesis research.- Authored and submitted grant applications, conducted literature research, developed and designed field experiments, arranged logistical support for research trips and performed statistical analysis in support of my thesis research.- Supervised undergraduate and graduate students who volunteered to aid with my research as support staff.- Attended ecological, paleontological and marine science seminars.- Provided regular thesis status reports in the form of departmental presentations which gave me the opportunity to share my research results and in turn receive advise from my colleagues concerning experimental strategies.

Mobile, Al

- Provided instruction in undergraduate biology lab classes which included both lecture and specimen dissections.- Developed presentations geared toward generating interest for non-biology majors.- Worked with a team of biology professors to develop lesson plans and evaluation procedures which supported departmental educational goals.- Conducted supplementary study sessions with students.

1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington, Il 61701

- Conducted school group tours and walking lectures through the zoo involving ecological information and advocating environmental protection awareness.- Traveled to local schools, libraries and retirement homes to give informal presentations involving live zoo animals.- Developed educational presentations specifically designed to inform a wide variety of audiences as well as encourage active participation.

M.S., Marine Biology

B.S., Biology, Chemistry, Education