• Provided hands-on outdoor instruction for up to 16 students at a time, in scientific topics including marine biology, terrestrial ecology, oceanography, ichthyology, deep-sea and environmental awareness.• Lead snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking trips to teach students about the environment in an immersive setting.• Create feeding and cleaning schedules for animals and 10+ aquariums.• Catch marine organisms for aquariums in compliance with scientific collection permits while diving and snorkeling.

Replaced full-time teachers during their absence, implementing existing lesson plans, overseeing classroom activities, grading tests, tutoring, and assigning homework.

Provided clear communication, exemplary leadership and guidance to students in SCUBA courses and acted as a guide for dives outside of courses.Responsible for up to 8 children, ages 12-18, each dive. Acted as a lifeguard when not participating directly with a course.

Employed scientific knowledge to deliver an engaging and accurate interpretation of the natural world while on excursions as well as deliver scientific presentations in the evenings.