Aubrey Wendorff
Minneapolis,MN
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teachingfor Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions With Laboratory
University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Department of Biology Teaching and Learning
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-lab orientations and post-lab debriefings to clarify experimental objectives and reinforce key learning points to fellow teaching assistants
- Helped prepare and edit lab manuals, textbooks, handouts, and presentations to enhance the learning experience.
- Mentored a team of five new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing skills and critical thinking abilities.
Seasonal Intrepretor
Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and delivered interpretive programs for the Nature Education Center and Historical Museum, creating engaging presentations and interactive displays on natural and cultural topics.
- Managed front desk operations at the Nature Education Center, providing exceptional customer service, answering visitor inquiries, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Designed and installed interpretive signage on various topics, including ecological restoration projects, to enhance visitor education and engagement.
- Provided comprehensive care for animals, including a turtle, fish, and bullfrog, performing regular feedings, cleanings, and handling to ensure their well-being.
- Assisted with the coordination and execution of youth camps, demonstrating flexibility in handling diverse tasks and actively engaging with participants of varying age groups.
- Contributed to the maintenance of preserve facilities and campus through regular cleaning, de-littering, and grounds maintenance.
Teaching Assitant for Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions With Laboratory
University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Department of Biology Teaching and Learning
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Effectively communicated complex scientific concepts and provided hands-on equipment training to students with varying levels of prior knowledge, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment
- Demonstrated aptitude in diagnosing and resolving technical issues with laboratory equipment and software such as micropipettes and microscopes, ensuring seamless workflow and minimal experiment disruption.
- Managed a classroom of twenty-four students behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Operations Manager
Paradise Bay Water Park
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed and supervised a team of 30 cashiers and concessions workers, ensuring seamless operations and providing continuous guidance and support
- Developed and conducted comprehensive training programs and everyday processes for cashier and concessions staff, resulting in increased efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Thrived in a dynamic environment, making quick and effective decisions to address evolving challenges.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Private Swim Instructor, Guest Services, Cashier/Concessions
Paradise Bay Water Park
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Identified underdeveloped skills in each student and organized lesson plans to go over these concepts
- Provided friendly and helpful customer service while coordinating with coworkers to handle transactions and prepare food.
- Assisted guests with inquiries or concerns, resolving issues quickly to ensure satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
University of Minnesota - College of Biological Sciences, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High School
Lombard, IL05.2021
Skills
- Use of Micropipettes
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Technical Writing
Studentorganizationsandvolunteering
- Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Club, 03/2023, Current
- Stop the Thud: Preventing Bird Strikes at the University of Minnesota, Fall 2023
Research
- Undergraduate Research Assistant & Climate Controls of Chloride Project, The Finlay Lab, Minneapolis, MN, 01/2024, Current, Collaborated with Ph.D. researchers in the limnology laboratory, actively contributing to ongoing projects by aiding them with fieldwork and data collection, interpretation, and analyses., Worked independently to maintain a well-organized and efficient workspace, following safety guidelines and laboratory protocols to clean laboratory equipment and prepare various sample types for analyses.
- Blanding's Turtle Project and Presentation, Glenbard East High School, Lombard, IL, 09/2020, 08/2021, Analyzed data from abiotic, biotic, and physical tests done at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve by comparing the data to EPA water quality recommendations and ideal conditions for the endangered Blanding's Turtles., Brainstormed solutions to habitat fragmentation and destruction, nutrient pollution, and human disturbances in and around Hidden Lake that endanger the Blanding's Turtles' survival., Presented research findings to the Dupage County Forest and Wildlife Board of Commissioners to convince board members of the importance of protecting Blanding's Turtles' and their declining habitat in Illinois.
Timeline
Head Teachingfor Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions With Laboratory
University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Department of Biology Teaching and Learning
09.2023 - Current
Seasonal Intrepretor
Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
05.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assitant for Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions With Laboratory
University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Department of Biology Teaching and Learning
08.2022 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
Paradise Bay Water Park
05.2022 - 01.2023
Private Swim Instructor, Guest Services, Cashier/Concessions
Paradise Bay Water Park
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
University of Minnesota - College of Biological Sciences, Twin Cities
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High School
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