Joshua White
York,ME
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in science and mathematics, seeking to transition into teaching. Proven ability to foster interpersonal connections and motivate self-directed learning. Experience in roles requiring effective communication, leadership, and collaboration. Committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Ed Tech III
Central Elementary School
South Berwick, Maine
08.2025 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom activities and supervised student engagement to enhance learning environment.
- Documented relevant data for the student that I worked with, following the guidelines of the institution.
- Managed lunchroom and recess activities for 1st-grade class to promote student safety and social interaction.
Kitchen Lead
Happy Valley
South Berwick, Maine
05.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menu items.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Kept prepped food supplies up to date and in proper quantities to ensure quality of foods for service.
- Collaborated with owners to prepare for restaurant buy-outs and special events.
Sushi Maker
Surf Seafood
Portsmouth, NH
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Lead line cook for the sushi kitchen in the restaurant, running expo of the line while preparing orders during dinner/lunch service.
- Operated machinery such as rice cookers, slicers and grinders according to manufacturer instructions.
- Adhered to strict hygiene protocols while preparing sushi dishes.
- Assisted in the preparation of sauces, dressings and marinades for sushi dishes.
- Arranged platters of freshly made sushi rolls for customers' orders.
- Ensured proper storage procedures were followed for all prepared ingredients.
- Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
Aquarist
House of Fins
Greenwich, CT
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Identified potential problems during routine inspections of clients' aquarium systems.
- Installed new aquarium systems, small and large, with various sizes of teams. Coordinating with equipment suppliers, contractors, movers, etc., in order to get custom aquariums installed properly was typical.
- Conducted routine maintenance on clients' aquarium systems regularly.
Facilities Technician
Ogunquit Playhouse
Ongunquit, ME
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized storage areas in order to maximize efficiency while minimizing clutter.
- Conducted regular inspections of building interiors for cleanliness and orderliness.
- Responded promptly to service requests from tenants or staff members regarding facility needs or emergencies.
- Installed new lighting fixtures, replaced ballasts and bulbs as needed.
- Performed minor carpentry tasks such as painting walls or repairing doors and windows frames.
Aquarist Intern
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in maintaining the water quality of aquariums by testing and adjusting salinity, pH levels, temperature, and oxygen content.
- Monitored fish health and behavior; reported any abnormalities or changes to supervisor.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies needed to maintain tanks including filter media, salt mixes, chemicals.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning tanks, replacing and servicing filters, and feeding daily food preparations.
- Maintained accurate records of tank parameters for review by supervisors.
Research Assistant
University of Maine, Orono
Orono, ME
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new areas of inquiry based on current trends in the field.
- Monitored chemical levels in aquariums to ensure they are within acceptable ranges for fish health.
- Tracked inventory of live specimens, feed stocks and other materials.
- Assisted with breeding husbandry in order to bring larval Amphiprion clarkii clownfish to term.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of Maine
Orono, ME06-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Data documentation
- Child supervision
- Effective communication
- Knife skills
- Sushi preparation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Marine aquarium husbandry
- Environmental awareness
Affiliations
- Athletics; skateboarding, fitness
- Technology; gaming, animation
- Art; drawing, painting, sculpting
Certification
PADI Open Water Diving
Volunteer Work
- WWOOF work-trade volunteer work on a small private farm on the Big Island of Hawai'i
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Happy Valley
05.2026 - Current
Ed Tech III
Central Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Sushi Maker
Surf Seafood
09.2023 - 04.2026
Aquarist
House of Fins
09.2021 - 08.2023
Facilities Technician
Ogunquit Playhouse
04.2021 - 08.2021
Aquarist Intern
New England Aquarium
11.2019 - 02.2020
Research Assistant
University of Maine, Orono
03.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of Maine