Helping to create and teach lectures in Biology for Non-major students.Conducting and running experiments in a laboratory setting.Assisting a field trip weekend to Wallops Island, VA focusing on the environmental characteristics, adaptations of organisms, and communities found in major marine ecosystems.Trawling for ocean and bay organisms for observation and discussion.Creating flipped course material for Exploring Biology.

• Boosted course effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to revise curricula and assessment methods.• Mentored students for academic success, guiding them in research projects and presentations.• Designed and implemented educational activities and teaching methods for course content to increase student engagement and comprehension.• Impartially evaluated papers, projects, and homework as well as providing students with timely feedback.• Encouraged class discussions by… Show more • Boosted course effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to revise curricula and assessment methods.• Mentored students for academic success, guiding them in research projects and presentations.• Designed and implemented educational activities and teaching methods for course content to increase student engagement and comprehension.• Impartially evaluated papers, projects, and homework as well as providing students with timely feedback.• Encouraged class discussions by building them into the lesson and using real-world examples. Show less

• Coordinated and scheduled team meetings, VIP visits, and appointments for faculty.• Built and maintained excellent customer relations through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.• Managed office supply inventory proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.• Actively searched for cost savings areas for supplies, vendors, and services.• Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent… Show more • Coordinated and scheduled team meetings, VIP visits, and appointments for faculty.• Built and maintained excellent customer relations through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.• Managed office supply inventory proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.• Actively searched for cost savings areas for supplies, vendors, and services.• Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.• Managed course schedules and worked with college administration team to coordinate Faculty schedules and room/lab availability. Show less

• Designed and implemented Ecology field programs and science center for K-12 grade levels.• Built personal relationships with school teachers, administrations, and guests to promote positive experiences.• Consistently met or exceeded visitor expectations by providing high-quality, personable, and knowledgeable guidance throughout their nature exploration.• Instructor of kayaking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing.• Retail sales associate selling both hard and soft goods in… Show more • Designed and implemented Ecology field programs and science center for K-12 grade levels.• Built personal relationships with school teachers, administrations, and guests to promote positive experiences.• Consistently met or exceeded visitor expectations by providing high-quality, personable, and knowledgeable guidance throughout their nature exploration.• Instructor of kayaking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing.• Retail sales associate selling both hard and soft goods in an outdoor retail setting. Show less

Designed and implemented ecology field trips for K-12 grade. Teaching of hands-on nature activities.Outdoor Adventure Camp Counselor for 9 - 16 year old children. Activities included: kayaking, canoeing, nature walks and study, hiking, backpacking, and camping.Instructor for Level I and Level II Kayaking.Retail sales associate selling hard and soft goods in an outdoor retail environment.

• Sole proprietor of a glass art business• Ordered and managed materials and supplies for small business• Coordinated show schedules with busy family life.• Interaction with customer base selling custom made glass art.

Developed publications of manuscripts for "Inventory and Monitoring of Biotic Resources in PA" for Penn State UniversityAssisted in, acquired, and monitored field sites for the Loggerhead Shrike research project, published in the Journal of the PA Academy of ScienceResponsible for small mammal surveying and habitat characterization, bird point count surveys and nest monitoring, and analyzing data.

Laboratory set up for classes in learning bird and mammal identification with the use of skins, skulls, and sounds.Assisted in test development and grading.Organization of field trips for undergraduate students.