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Santa Cruz, California, United States

Monterey, California, United States

Adhered to water quality standards outlined by Federal and State codes including the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, California Title 22, and more. Specialized in solids analyses of water samples and performed other chemical testing of water (e.g. pH, Turbidity, and Microbiological tests).Conducted tests punctually, producing results within mandatory hold times.Reported findings to clients and regulatory agencies with urgency and clarity. Practiced laboratory safety standards and chemical hygiene.Collected samples from clients and wastewater treatment plants.

San Francisco, California, United States

Managed laboratory inventory, maintained equipment, and upheld sanitation and safety standards.Prepared standard solutions and chemical stock.Operated autoclave, chromatography auto-analyzer, hydrology table and more. Prepared experiments and calibrated tools for use in undergraduate coursework and faculty research.

San Francisco, California, United States

Graded assignments and tutored students in advanced calculus

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked directly under the Environmental Programs Department Chair on outreach projects and clerical necessities for academic programs.Connected with admissions counselors to create and implement outreach projects for prospective students.Research pertinent outreach information on prospective students and program information from online databasesPerformed clerical duties, assisted faculty, and served as first point of contact at the department office.Designed graphics and print materials promoting educational events and outreach.

San Francisco Bay Area

Gave personalized Campus tours to prospective students and families, promoting USF. Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Science Programs and warmly shared personal experiences to entice students to attend our campus.

Tuscon, Az

Worked directly under the Director of the Biosphere 2 Landscape Evolution Observatory in the world’s largest Earth Science Laboratory. Conducted a research project funded by the National Science Foundation and focused on the effect of trace gas flux through volcanic soil an on experimental hillslope.Independently performed an intensive monitoring schedule, sampling at 2 hour intervals over 10 hour periods. Presented findings at 3 conferences and symposiums.

San Francisco, California, United States

Collaborated with a team of interns to teach multiple classes of second grade elementary students about environmental science and ecology through games, songs, and other engaging learning activities.