Kimberly Dingess
Huntington,WV
Summary
Passionate and competent scientist and educator with more than 10 years of experience managing and promoting programs. Skilled in mentoring, training and contributing to the professional development of staff members. Proficient in managing budgets, reporting and compiling information. Strong organizational and team building skills with a familiarity of climate policy and environmental issues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Allied Health Instructional Support Specialist
Biology Department, Marshall University
08.2022 - Current
- Designed instructional material for allied health laboratory courses (anatomy, physiology and microbiology).
- Assessed quality of instructional material and impact on student outcomes.
- Hired and mentored graduate student instructors.
- Taught anatomy, physiology, human osteology, tropical biology and conservation and mammalogy as principal instructor.
- Fostered positive working environment by promoting open communication among graduate student instructors and addressing any issues.
- Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maximized quality by monitoring daily activities and troubleshooting problems.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Active in science outreach programs.
Mentor
Climate Reality Project
04.2020 - Current
- Guided and supported students through The Climate Reality Leadership Training
- Enhanced mentee engagement by incorporating personalized attention and tailored support.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to share resources, best practices, and feedback for continuous improvement in the mentoring process.
Adjunct Anthropology Instructor
Anthropology Department, Marshall University
08.2012 - Current
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders regarding academic progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices and industry trends.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Director and Instructor
DANTA Association For Conservation Of The Tropics
01.2004 - Current
- Design, teach and oversee field-based environmental courses to international university-level students in Costa Rica and Uganda.
- Collaborate with our Costa Rican and Ugandan based partners to provide quality and impactful experiences for our students.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources.
- Used social media to promote our programs and environmental outreach.
Research Associate
University Of St. Andrews
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Assisted on a research project on the phylogenetics of bird song.
- Field work conducted over 15 months in Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador and Mexico.
- Compiled literature and analyzed data resulting in scientific publications and presentations.
Education
Ph.D. - Biological Anthropology
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN01.2008
Master of Arts - Biological Anthropology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.1992
Skills
- Content Development
- Community & audience outreach
- Project planning and development
- Social Media Marketing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Study design
- Fieldwork experience
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quantitative Analysis
- Data Compilation
- Paper Proofreading
Certification
- 2023 Quality Matters: Independent Improving Your Online Courses Certification, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
- 2017 Climate Reality Project Leadership Certification, Pittsburgh, PA.
- 2008 Certificate in Animal Behavior. Integrative Study of Animal Behavior, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Research
- Lineros-Hernani, L.M., Chimenes, A., Maille, A., Dingess, K., Rumiz, D.I., Adret, P. (2020) Response of Bolivian gray titi monkeys (Plecturocebus donacophilus) to an anthropogenic noise gradient: behavioral and hormonal correlates. PeerJ 8e10417 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10417.
- Souza-Alves, J.P., Mourthe, I., Hilário, R.R. et al. (2019) Terrestrial Behavior inTiti Monkeys (Callicebus, Cheracebus, and Plecturocebus): Potential Correlates, Patterns, and Differences between Genera. Int J Primatol:1-20.
- Adret, P., Dingess, K.A., Casselli, C., et al. (2018) Duetting patterns of titi monkeys (Primates, Pitheciidae: Callicebinae) and relationships with phylogeny. Animals8(10).
- Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A., Barker, F. Graves, J.A. and Slater, P.J.B. (2009) A comparative study of song form and duetting in neotropical Thryothorus wrens. Behaviour 146:1-43. Supplemental material at: http://www.brill.nl/beh.
- Dingess, K.A. (2007) DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics. Society for Applied Anthropology Newsletter 18(4).
- Mann, N.I., Barker, F. K., Graves, J.A., Dingess-Mann, K.A., and Slater, P.J.B. (2006) Molecular data delineate four genera of “Thryothorus” wrens. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 40, 750-759.
- Mann, N.I., Dingess, K.A. and Slater. P.J.B. (2006) Antiphonal four-part synchronized chorusing in a Neotropical wren. Biology Letters 2: 1-4.
Timeline
Allied Health Instructional Support Specialist
Biology Department, Marshall University
08.2022 - Current
Mentor
Climate Reality Project
04.2020 - Current
Adjunct Anthropology Instructor
Anthropology Department, Marshall University
08.2012 - Current
Director and Instructor
DANTA Association For Conservation Of The Tropics
01.2004 - Current
Research Associate
University Of St. Andrews
01.2001 - 01.2003
Ph.D. - Biological Anthropology
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts - Biological Anthropology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Marshall University
- 2023 Quality Matters: Independent Improving Your Online Courses Certification, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
- 2017 Climate Reality Project Leadership Certification, Pittsburgh, PA.
- 2008 Certificate in Animal Behavior. Integrative Study of Animal Behavior, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
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