Savanna Shafer
Biology Student
Spokane,WA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate botanically focused job seeker, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of botany related subjects and research and experience in field work and hard labored tasks. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of science.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tree Worker
John Finch Arboretum
Spokane, Washington
08.2021 - Current
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Laid down and spread loam and garden soil to prepare spaces for vegetable gardens, planted seeds and cultivated vegetables.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Evaluated sites and devised strategic plans for rebalancing ecologies with native and non-invasive species.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Assisted in landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Cleared grounds of limbs, snow, and trash.
- Performed basic plant pruning, watering, and fertilizing.
- Operated earth-moving tractor to move mulch.
Math and Science Coach
Salish School Of Spokane
Spokane, Washington
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in math course materials.
- Accompanied students on botanical field trips and assisted in teaching them about field work and collecting specimens.
Botany Research Assistant
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Performed germination experiments and research and documented findings.
- Preformed field work identifying and collecting native plant seeds from various sites.
- Cleaned, organized, and planted collected seeds.
- Laid down and spread cardboard and soil to prepare spaces for native plant gardens, planted seeds and seedlings.
- Provided watering, fertilization and weed control for the native plant garden.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA 09.2013 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 02.2020 - Current
Skills
Diverse plant knowledge
Grounds maintenance
Landscape equipment operation
Landscaping plans
Planting experience
Debris removal
Computer Skills
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
MS Office
Organization and Time Management
Research and analysis
Specimen handling
Specimen and sample preparation
Greenhouse work
Heavy lifting
Physical stamina
Land preparation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Leadership
Data Entry
Persistence and dedication
Hobbies
I love to grow things, I have over 300 house plants and a lot of weird pets. I am an artist of all mediums. I enjoy singing and am part of EWU's mariachi band.
Timeline
Tree Worker
John Finch Arboretum
08.2021 - Current
Botany Research Assistant
Eastern Washington University
08.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Washington University
02.2020 - Current
Math and Science Coach
Salish School Of Spokane
10.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Science
Spokane Falls Community College
09.2013 - 12.2019