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Autumn Straessle

Auburn,IN

Summary

Support for faculty and students in academic settings with a focus on enhancing learning through effective instructional techniques. Proficient in classroom management and educational software, alongside field research and environmental assessments. Expertise in data analysis, GIS mapping, and data interpretation to drive impactful project outcomes. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills, ready to contribute meaningfully in a professional capacity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Taught introductory biology labs to incoming students.
  • Prepared PowerPoint slides on biology content for teaching.
  • Helped prepare materials and solutions for labs.
  • Prepared routine microbiology lab solutions, cultures, and plates. An autoclave was also used on various substances to prepare for incoming classes.

Wood Turtle Field Researcher

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Grayling, MI
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Prepared detailed reports and methodology relating to research.
  • Performed mark-recapture experiments on Blanding's turtles in various wetlands and rivers.
  • Organized and led visual boating and walking surveys for wood turtle collection.
  • Surveyed sites for mark-recapture and collection surveys.
  • Conducted turtle nesting surveys.
  • Collected telemetry data on all turtles using VHF receivers.
  • Collected GPS data on turtles using data loggers.
  • Organized morphological, telemetry, habitat, and GPS data throughout the project.
  • Presented thesis topic and condition at conferences and academic settings.

Nature Preserve Intern

Little River Wetlands Project
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed maintenance on trails and habitats.
  • Worked with herbicides for invasive plant control to aid in environmental health and preserve native species.
  • Handled plant species for transplanting purposes to promote ecosystem health.
  • Learned conservation and management methods for native wetland species.
  • Presented to children and adults on the experience of maintaining a wetland and the management strategies used.

Education

Master of Science - Conservation

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2023

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2023

Skills

  • Eager to learn
  • Flexible
  • Teaching
  • Experience with R/R studio
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro
  • Used to working outside
  • Time management
  • Field research experience

References

  • Mark, Jordan, Department Chair, jordanma@pfw.edu, (260) 481-6315, Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, Department of Biology
  • Bruce, Kingsbury, Professor of Biology/Dir Envr Res Ctr, kingsbur@pfw.edu, (260) 481-5755, Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, Department of Biology
  • Benjamin, Dattilo, Associate Professor of Geology, dattilob@pfw.edu, (260) 481-6250, Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, Department of Biology
  • Symps, Ndlovu, Associate Pastor, SNDLOVU@GOBROADWAY.ORG, (260) 423-2347, Broadway Christian Church, 910 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
  • Stacy, Dumbacher, Director of Programming, stacey@runhardrestwell.org, (260) 239-1297, Run Hard. Rest Well., 1596 S 150 W, Albion, IN, 4670

Volunteer Experience

Broadway Christian Church, Helped organize and teach incoming students conflict management and communication skills as a student leader in a church service group., Assisted in lesson plans, teaching, and daycare of children at Broadway Christian Church., Played piano during the communion service of Broadway Christian Church., Assisted in daily Vet-Tech activities and assisted in several surgeries at Fort Wayne Pet Hospital., Prepared meals for the homeless and provided daily care items at JEPUSA., Repaired estate by painting, wall repair, and room tidying for incoming refugees in Thailand.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Purdue University Fort Wayne
08.2023 - 05.2025

Wood Turtle Field Researcher

Purdue University Fort Wayne
05.2023 - 05.2025

Nature Preserve Intern

Little River Wetlands Project
05.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Conservation

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Autumn Straessle
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