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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Implements a high quality, hands-on experiential learning program which offers talented students from a broad cross-section of academic institutions exposure to NASA. Serves as the primary point of contact for the NSTEM internships program at NASA Headquarters, initiating and administering all aspects of the program including recruitment, project intake, application, placement, onboarding, internship administration, and ad hoc responsibilities.Provides onsite support to NASA HQ interns… Show more Implements a high quality, hands-on experiential learning program which offers talented students from a broad cross-section of academic institutions exposure to NASA. Serves as the primary point of contact for the NSTEM internships program at NASA Headquarters, initiating and administering all aspects of the program including recruitment, project intake, application, placement, onboarding, internship administration, and ad hoc responsibilities.Provides onsite support to NASA HQ interns and mentors. Provides support and assistance in the use of NASA’s online application and registration system for internships, fellowships, academic, research, professional development opportunities, and other learning experiences. Provides educational workshops in-person and virtually for students and adult learners. Manages communication and engagement with center-based points of contact. Supports recruitment activities to attract a diverse cohort of participants. Receives and reviews applications and aids in the selection of a diverse cohort of participants. Develops and tracks key performance indicators and measures of success. Analyzes and summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner. Drafts data collection methodologies and coordinates with appropriate organizations. Show less

Towson, Maryland, United States

Worked closely with the Program Coordinator and played an integral role in executing Year 3 of the communication strategic plan benchmarks and assisting with daily operations, professional development meetings and open programming events for the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program.Cultivated outreach efforts to campus and external partners. Created engaging social media content and maintained social media channels; tracked and analyzed monthly social media and marketing metrics. Developed and… Show more Worked closely with the Program Coordinator and played an integral role in executing Year 3 of the communication strategic plan benchmarks and assisting with daily operations, professional development meetings and open programming events for the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program.Cultivated outreach efforts to campus and external partners. Created engaging social media content and maintained social media channels; tracked and analyzed monthly social media and marketing metrics. Developed and distributed emails, flyers, posters, digital ads, digital signage, internal news stories, and social media promotions. Coordinated with University Marketing & Communications on coverage of program and events. Monitored and ensured that Hill-Lopes content is consistent with the best practices and protocol outlined by Towson University.Assisted with daily operations and clerical duties such as mailing projects and managing event RSVPs; prepared and set up monthly professional development meetings, special events, and open programming events. Identified prioritized items, assisted in deadline management, and scaled marketing efforts to reach specified goals from program coordinator. Show less

Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Planned and implemented the engineering instructional program at a Title I Middle School in Career Technology Education (CTE) for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Provided related educational services for a mixed-needs classroom of students in a skills-based learning environment. Provided instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing careers in… Show more Planned and implemented the engineering instructional program at a Title I Middle School in Career Technology Education (CTE) for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Provided related educational services for a mixed-needs classroom of students in a skills-based learning environment. Provided instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing careers in engineering.Prepared and supervised classroom activities and laboratory/shop experiences, instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials, and enforced all administration policies and rules governing students. Continually assessed student achievement and maintained appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes. Attended Science Department meetings, acted as a floating substitute during planning periods, and participated in related professional development. Show less

Howard County, Maryland, United States

Developed original curriculum according to approved educational models. Provided full-time project-based instructional services and mentoring to classes of eight to twelve students at three locations across Howard County Public Library System for the HiTech Summer Program.Taught week-long courses in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, geology, environmental science, civil engineering, hydroponics, resin and acrylic art, and zoology. Wrote original curriculum for environmental… Show more Developed original curriculum according to approved educational models. Provided full-time project-based instructional services and mentoring to classes of eight to twelve students at three locations across Howard County Public Library System for the HiTech Summer Program.Taught week-long courses in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, geology, environmental science, civil engineering, hydroponics, resin and acrylic art, and zoology. Wrote original curriculum for environmental science and civil engineering courses, and co-wrote curriculum for a hydroponics course with two fellow instructors. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Instructed groups of middle school students for the What Lives In The Harbor? outdoor education day program. Taught program content to raise awareness of the challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay watershed and potential solutions. Set up, broke down, and monitored water quality testing stations. Operated and managed testing equipment. Managed and escorted students and chauffeurs throughout the duration of the programs.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Acted as the sole regional representative conducting environmental compliance inspections within assigned counties for the Solid Waste Program under the Land and Materials Administration within the Maryland Department of Environment.Enforced Maryland laws and regulations concerning solid waste disposal, sewage sludge utilization, scrap tire management, natural wood waste recycling, municipal recycling and hazardous waste at over 600 permitted, licensed and unlicensed facilities. Trained… Show more Acted as the sole regional representative conducting environmental compliance inspections within assigned counties for the Solid Waste Program under the Land and Materials Administration within the Maryland Department of Environment.Enforced Maryland laws and regulations concerning solid waste disposal, sewage sludge utilization, scrap tire management, natural wood waste recycling, municipal recycling and hazardous waste at over 600 permitted, licensed and unlicensed facilities. Trained a total of three onboarding inspectors in job duties. Core assigned counties of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County with additional counties assigned as needed to cover for inspector vacancies.Provided technical, evaluative, consultative and professional assistance to State, local and private agencies as well as the public at large. Determined regulatory compliance statuses of facilities and prepared enforcement documents for the Office of the Attorney General. Testified on behalf of the Department in contempt hearings. Assisted Operations Division in reviewing annual reports, permits and requests for all permitted and licensed facilities.Responsibilities included 24-hour availability for emergency response. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Instructed 20 elementary-aged students with the goal of establishing environmental literacy and social competency utilizing a structured curriculum which focused on community resource management frameworks.Utilized Project Learning Tree program content. Classroom management techniques included Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, emphasizing the development of social-emotional learning competencies.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Established, managed, harvested, and evaluated data for demonstration fruit and vegetable variety trials for the Tennessee Home Garden Variety Trial Program. Developed publications for University of Tennessee Extension. Developed and presented educational materials for Extension Agent training and UTIA Board of Trustees meeting.

Berlin, Germany

Performed investigative laboratory work concerning biofuel development for rice farmers in Vietnam. Operated eight bioreactors over three weeks and tested biofuel generation potential of various feedstocks. Attended various workshops and biotechnology facilities tours in Northern Germany.

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

Conducted online training pilot program; participated in risk assessment of new robot; assisted in quoting of reservoir tank for water conservation project; monitored gases on manufacturing floor while shadowing industrial hygienist; assisted wastewater treatment and environmental engineering department in daily activities; participated in workplace safety audit and gap analysis.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Science

Completed coursework related to environmental science including hydrogeology, ecology, sustainability, education, policy and law.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental And Soil Sciences

Activities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers, Soil Science Society of America Soil Science Degree Concentration with minors in (1).