Graduate student that is enrolled in accordance to the masters plan of study and responsible for teaching two sections of an introductory biology laboratory course. Daily requirements include lab set-up, serving as a lab supervisor, meeting students in office hours or group settings to provide tutorial assistance, and lectures. GIAs serve under the direct supervision of the faculty member who is instructor of record and a member of the graduate faculty, participates in pre-service training, and receives regular in-service training as well as planned, periodic evaluations.

Teach schools, girl/boy scout troops, families, and adults about the conservation efforts and research projects at The Wilds.

Wildlife educator to the general public at the new Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center. Focus is on West Virginia wildlife and conservation efforts. I also aid in teaching a traveling outdoor classroom to help educate children about wildlife and conservation. We travel to libraries, schools, etc.

Studied the effects of vegetation encroachment on a variety of grassland and shrub-oriented bird species with Dr. Danny Ingold and Dr. Jim Dooley

Guided groups of 2-9 people on a wildlife zipline course. Throughout the tour, I educated the participants on conservation, wildlife, and safety.