Emma Factor Email & Phone Number

Idyllwild, California, United States

•Taught hands-on science and outdoor education classes for students in grades 3-12•Brought physics, chemistry, engineering, and planetary science topics to life through demonstration-based activities during 3- or 5-day programs•Led daytime planetarium shows and nighttime telescope viewing programs, pointing out constellations, planets, stars, and deep sky objects•Guided 2- to 4-mile day hikes in the San Bernardino National Forest in all weather (including rain and snow) while providing quality education about local plants and wildlife•Facilitated an 8-element high ropes course and zipline•Responsible for student safety and well-being as a certified lifeguard•Maintained the cleanliness of program areas

Santa Elena District, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

•Guided 1-5 (1.5-hour long) tours per day of a large butterfly garden and insectarium to a diverse audience of all ages, abilities, and comfort levels•Taught visitors about local flora and fauna•Maintained the gardens and facilities daily•Conducted daily surveys of deceased butterflies in order to determine cause of death and address issues related to garden maintenance•Handled arthropods of all kinds: scorpions, amblypygids, stick insects, beetles of all sorts, caterpillars, butterflies, and more•With a partner, curated a handy "frequently asked questions" reference sheet for future interns•Practiced sustainable waste management in a remote work/living environment

Davis, California, United States

•Assisted undergraduate students with insect identification, field work, and research projects•Collaborated with instructional team to detect and solve technical issues with course website and organization•Prepared and allocated course materials for students

Davis, California, United States

•Led multiple excursions into the Tahoe wilderness with small groups of undergraduate and graduate students. Guided hiking, xc-skiing, and snowshoeing trips. •Instructed weekly slacklining class for UC Davis students•Responsible for participants’ safety and well-being.

Idyllwild, California, United States

•Created and led educational and recreational programming for a diverse group of students. •Taught topics in ecology, entomology, and the arts.•Collaborated and communicated effectively with people at every level of the organization.•Mentored groups of students aged 10-18.•Developed and executed creative strategies to engage an audience of 5 to 200+.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Managed, advised, and conducted activities for small groups of students.Designed and led interactive science classes (eg. chemistry, biology, engineering) for students aged 8-16. Collaborated with other counselors to plan classes and events.

Los Angeles, Ca

-Participated in research on electrophysiology and neurobiology-Assisted with lab research, analyzed data, ran independent experiments

Undergraduate, Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior, B.S

Activities and Societies: RSPIB (Research Scholars Program in Insect Biology), Student researcher/assistant in the Kimsey lab.

7-12

Activities and Societies: Mentor for Junior Scientists Club (interactive science lessons at local elementary school), Community Service.