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Work History
Education
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MU Integrated STEM Internship
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Jovita I. DeSha

1326 Moreland Ave. Jefferson City,MO

Summary

FSIS-24-MCE-12209513-JKH

Student Trainee(Inspection)

1899 Investigation Student Trainee

GS-04

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Academic Tutor

Lincoln University
09.2023 - 12.2023

Salary: $12.00 per hour

Hours per week: 20

Supervisor: Shelly-Ann Berth

573-681-55-53

BerthS@lincolnu.edu

Yes, you may contact the supervisor.

Duties:

  • Tutored students in Spanish, Environmental Science, and History.
  • Collaborated with Professors for students' academic success.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.

Student Intern Research Assistant

Lincoln University
08.2022 - 06.2023

Salary: $12.00 per hour.

Hours per week:20

Supervisor: Dr. Sean Zeiger

417-664-5321

zeigers@lincolnu.edu

Yes, you may contact the supervisor.

Duties:

  • Observed or assisted with the preparation of samples for various laboratory testing.
  • Performed weekly on-site field tests at various river sites with handheld YSI instrument.
  • Collected weekly samples at different river locations.
  • Operated and calibrated handheld YSI instruments.
  • Assisted with data entry and other duties as needed.

Poultry Student worker

Lincoln University
02.2022 - 08.2022

Salary: $12.00 per hour.

Hours per week: 20

Supervisor: Tatijana Fisher

859-494-0655

FisherT@lincolnu.edu

Duties:

  • Daily care of Poultry.
  • Nutrition preparation.
  • Weighted and recorded amount fed to the poultry
  • Daily egg collection.
  • Counted, weighted, and recorded collected eggs.

Nursery Coordinator

Jefferson City, YMCA
05.2010 - 05.2022

Salary: $14.33 per hour.

Hours per week: 40.

Supervisor: Jessica Kever

573-353-0288

jkever@jcymca.org

Yes, you may contact the supervisor.

Duties:

  • Coordinated schedules of 20 plus employees over 3 facilities.
  • Processed timesheets for over 20 employees in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Managed daily operations of the nursery, ensuring smooth functioning and high-quality care for all children.
  • Trained new staff members on nursery policies and procedures, maintaining consistency in childcare practices.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of staff performance to identify areas for improvement, offering guidance and support as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture And Environmental Sciences.

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
05.2025

Skills

  • Native Spanish speaker
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking capabilities
  • Managerial/Organizational skills
  • Team Collaboration

Activities

  • USDA 1890 David Scott Scholar
  • Outstanding Academic Performance
  • IC CAE Intelligence Community Scholar

MU Integrated STEM Internship

June 1,2022 -July 29,2022

Salary: $8000, per 9 weeks.

Hours per week: 40.

Mentored by Dr. Mandy Bish.

573-882-9878

(301) 542-9638

bishm@missouri.edu

Yes, you may contact the supervisor.

Duties:

  • Worked alongside other interns and mentors.
  • Conducted scientific research on Soybean cyst nematodes.
  • Collected soil samples from producers soybean fields.
  • Assisted with extension programs and activities.

Timeline

Peer Academic Tutor

Lincoln University
09.2023 - 12.2023

Student Intern Research Assistant

Lincoln University
08.2022 - 06.2023

Poultry Student worker

Lincoln University
02.2022 - 08.2022

Nursery Coordinator

Jefferson City, YMCA
05.2010 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture And Environmental Sciences.

Lincoln University
Jovita I. DeSha