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Lisle, Illinois, United States

• Led educational programming with youth and family audiences from a range of communities• Presented nature and ecology-related concepts, including topics related to the importance of trees and natural areas to human and community well-being• Developed curriculum and plans for full-day educational sessions as a Science Camp Instructor• Assisted with optional Arboretum community engagement activities and adult learning programs

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

• Participated in leading weekly in-service training sessions• Communicated with staff, program participants, parents, and other guests• Assured facility operation according to Aquatics Department standards for the activities scheduled• Responsible for facility maintenance during assigned shifts• Responded to emergencies according to policies and standards• Opened/closed aquatics facility

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

• Proposed, created, and presented a public interactive program on local plant populations through field identification and monitoring• Developed botanical field guide to facilitate education on native plant identification, plant ecology, associated species, and historical ethno-botanical plant use• Proposed concepts for educational signage regarding plant ecology and ecosystem services• Composed and published educational social media posts contained both textual and visual elements

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Provided key administrative services to the faculty and staff of the Environmental Science and Studies Department, such as invoice management and meeting coordination as requested• Assisted Senior Administrative Assistant with supply inventory, receiving duties, and facility access for the department office, greenhouse, classrooms, and laboratories• Greeted and acquainted visitors with the department, such as facility navigation and faculty introductions• Managed the entry aflow of students and visiting faculty for meetings with department faculty

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Engaged in urban forestry research for the Lab of Urban Forestry in the Anthropocene (LUFA)• Conducted field inventory of CommuniTree-planted urban trees in a variety of vegetative communities and conditions• Obtained Driver Certification for department-owned research van• Transported myself and fellow LUFA research assistants to various field sites throughout northwest Indiana• Determined location of trees with relevant applications, allocation lists, meetings with representative, and other records and communications• Reviewed and applied tree inventory protocols, tree species identification guides, and tree planting literature• Determined tree species, and assessed trees for evidence of care, crown dieback, damage, and pests or disease• Performed and recorded various measurements at each tree, including height, DBH, and caliper• Met and communicated with tree recipients, community members, and organizational leaders to coordinate tree inventory

Woodridge, Illinois, United States

• Performed field identification of Chicago-area invasive and native species• Conducted invasive species control using both chemical and mechanical methods to meet restoration management goals• Worked outdoors in a variety of vegetative communities, including prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and sedge meadows• Engaged in preparation for and execution of prescribed burns in prairie, woodland, and wetland vegetative communities

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

• Ensured safety of aquatic patrons • Completed and maintained StarGuard lifeguard certification• Appropriately responded to emergency situations• Enforced rules and regulations to maintain a safe aquatic environment• Taught engaging lessons to all ages of learn-to-swim participants• Attended in-service training sessions

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Lab for Urban Forestry in the Anthropocene (LUFA), DePaul Urban GardenersProfessional Track Relevant Coursework.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: DePaul Urban GardenersConcentration in Sustainability Relevant Coursework: Plant Identification, Applied Ecology.