Objective:

Work for the good guys, use multiple brain areas, continue to learn new things, earn a sustainable living while working toward the greater public good.

Education:

Duke University-Nicholas School of the Environment Durham, North Carolina Transcript

Master of Environmental Management-Environmental Toxicology Dec 1997

Masters Project:  An Examination of Thyroid Function For the Assessment of the Applicability Of Several Assays for use as Screens For Thyroid Function Disruptors
(--Winner of the "longest title" award--)

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Transcript

Bachelor of Science-Biochemistry May 1991

Bachelor of Science-Biological Sciences/Microbiology May 1991

 

Skills and Experience

Computer Skills

• Office software: MSWord, MSPublisher, MSExcel, and some experience with MSAccess
• Graphics software: Corel Draw 9, Adobe Illustrator 8
• Web development software: Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Hyperstudio and Typo3.

Instructional Experience

• Blue Jay Point County Park Environmental Education Staff Member
  • Developed and taught lessons to 3 - 5 year olds, 6 - 8 y.o.'s, 9 - 12 y.o.'s and families on a wide variety of natural science topics including composting, bird identification, plant identification, fossils and snakes to name a few.
  • Developed and taught a lessons on a wide variety of natural science topics for programs at the park helping Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts earn badges studying many things including rocks, plants, recycling and healthier cleaning products.
  • Taught a wide range of Environmental Education classes to school groups from kindergarten to high school students looking at water ecology, forest ecology, plant succession and habitat requirements.
    
    
• Brain Explorers 5th grade Curriculum Developer / Educator
  • Developed and taught lessons on neurotransmission and changes in the neuron during learning using student skit writing, movement and music.
  • Developed and taught lessons on patterns of electrical activity in the brain and body using hand drums, movement, music, data collection, and role playing.
  • Developed and ran in several classes a board game reviewing information on electrical activity in the brain and body.
  • Developed and taught lessons on the dissolution and conductivity of salt in water and the body using hands on investigations, modeling with felt boards and theatrical gels, and a production piece involving movement, student narration and instruments.
    
    
• Schoolhouse of Wonder Environmental Educator
  • Instructed children grades 4-6 in orienteering as well as forest and river ecology
  • Instructed children in grades 1-3 in basic plant identification

Management Experience

• Worked as team leader managing Life Science labs at Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute.
• Maintained inventory and processed purchase orders of laboratory stocks and teaching supplies in several laboratories, and clothing to fill screen-printing and embroidery orders as an inventory purchasing manager at Body Billboards.
• Supervised, hired and fired employees in several laboratories.

Work Experience

Environmental Education Staff Member - Blue Jay Point County Park  (April 2006 - current)

Teacher Assistant (2nd-3rd grade) - Mary Scroggs Elementary School - (March 2002 - June 2004)

Curriculum Developer / Educator - UNC Brain Explorers - (September 2000 - December 2001)

Receptionist / Purchasing Agent - Body Billboards Inc. - (November 1999 - September 2000)

Veterinary Assistant - Timberlyne Animal Clinic - (July 1999 - November 1999)

Environmental Educator - Schoolhouse of Wonder - (March 1999 - June 1999)

Freelance Theater Technician - Various venues in the Triangle area - (September 1996 - June 1999)

Science Lab Technician III for the Life Science Teaching Labs - Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute, Department of Biology - (March 1995 - July 1995)

Research Technician II for Doctor Thomas McDowell - University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, College of Pharmacy - (October 1992-December 1994)

Research Technician II for Doctor Katherine Pryzwansky - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Pathology - (September 1991-June 1992)

Teaching Lab Prep - Department of Microbiology - North Carolina State University at Raleigh - (September 1990- May 1991)

Academic Achievements

Recipient of Thomas Jefferson Scholarship (NCSU) for four years, requiring extensive course work in both the humanities and life sciences

Volunteer Work

Volunteered as an after school tutor in all subject areas in the Chapel Hill Carboro school system, working with 5th graders at Estes Hills Elementary School.