Teaching and Outreach

Scientist, Skype-A-Scientist

• Paired with schools to video conference with students in classrooms and share educational content

Natural Encounters, Inc based at Disney's Animal Kingdom

• Assisted with husbandry, data collection, training, and enrichment of avian collection

• Performed in Feathered Friends in Flight and Winged Encounters shows at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 

Science Teacher, Poinciana High School

• Taught Environmental Science and Honors Marine Science 

• Poinciana High School Green Initiative representative for Osceola School District

• School Culture Committee Leader 

• Professional Learning Community Leader 

• Poinciana High School Rookie Teacher of the Year 2020-2021

Instructor, San Francisco State University

• Taught Ecology Laboratory (BIO 482) to upperclassman undergraduates.

• Responsibilities included lecturing, content development, facilitating laboratory work, coordinating field trips, grading assignments, and student mentoring

Lead Peer Mentor, Palm Beach Atlantic University

• Mentored freshman students and led orientation classes

• Created and implemented training plans for new hires

• Coordinated Peer Mentor team activities and events such as professional sports games, and holiday parties

Additional Relevant Experience 

• Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Intern

• Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp Counselor