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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
Savanna ShaferBiology Student