Jake Burnett

Worked as a 1 on 1 aide for youth with learning disabilities.

Helped plan out and adjust the learning schedule.

Collaborated with the teacher on the best learning plan for the youth.

Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge and performance.

Supervised children from all walks of life.

Had one on one mentorships, developing character, emotional regulation and emotional awareness.

Developed and ran programs, educating youth on a variety of topics including but not limited to conservation, emotional regulation, and workforce readiness.

• Met with other instructors to discuss individual students' progress.
• Worked in a team to improve each other as divers and teachers
• Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
• Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Performed 3-4 scuba dives a day for 2-5 day intervals surveying historical kelp forests
• Took visual measurements and counts of living organisms, underwater surveys, photography, and replacement of scientific equipment.
• Helped instruct newer staff on protocol.

• Trained and supervised residence hall staff and evaluated performance.
• Counseled students in problem-solving and managing social, financial and academic challenges.
• Mediated interpersonal problems between residents.
• Provided emergency first aid and summoned medical assistance for critical situations.

• Surveyed various beaches for marine mammal corpses for sample collection to determine cause of death.
• Studied the biology, ecology and conservation of northern California marine mammals.

• Performed counts of Bryozoan embryos to determine if they'd prefer to settle on the copper paint of boats
• Used data entry, database and word processing programs to track day-to-day activities.
• Compiled laboratory test data to perform appropriate analyses.
• Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.