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Martina Keil

Ecologist
Tonasket

Summary

Seeking opportunity as adjunct instructor with an academic team dedicated to fostering individual student success and enthusiasm. My career with the Forest Service provided me many opportunities to work with diverse audiences, allowing me to develop tailored teaching approaches as needed. By providing individuals the "so what" around a subject, I have been able to engage people who might otherwise not see how a particular subject was relevant to their needs or interests. To me, that is when true learning starts and when students can grow into their full potential

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Rangeland Ecologist

United Sates Forest Service
01.2000 - 09.2025

Developed curriculum and class materials on the following topics:

  • native/non-native plant identification, physiology and uses
  • ecosystem function, restoration and management
  • integrated pest management
  • wildlife habitat restoration and management
  • multiple land use management

Collaborated with individuals and organizations to tailor courses intended to meet student/organization learning objections

Delivered material in a classroom, lab and field setting

Created supportive learning environment to foster critical thinking and student engagement

Provided open lines of communications to allow student feedback and increase successful completion of course

Classes included a wide range of audiences including career and seasonal employees, municipalities, non profits, volunteers, partners and Wind River Reservation middle school students

Instructor opportunities were in addition to duties related to the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects and program activities related to:

  • rangeland management
  • botany
  • wildlife
  • integrated pest management
  • ecosystem ecology

Specifics of project and program job related duties available upon request.

INSTRUCTOR FOR FOLLOWING CADRES:

  • Oregon Riparian Team - riparian plant and ecosystem function specialist
  • Blackrock/Wind River Field School - botany and cultural plant uses
  • Bridger Teton Invasive Species Workshops - biology and management of invasive plants and native ecosystems
  • US Forest Service Employee Orientation - rangeland management, threatened, endangered and sensitive plant identification and management, ecology, multiple use coordination and grazing permit administration
  • Region 6 Rangeland Management and Permit Administration Seminars - cross discipline coordination and ecosystem function, permit issuance, compliance and modifications
  • Resource Advisor Wildland Fire Response - invasive species, naive plants and working with contractors

Teaching Assistant

Colorado State University
01.1998 - 01.2000

Principles of Range Management and World Grassland Ecogeography

  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations
  • Completed reports on student attendance and progress

Education

Master of Science - Rangeland Ecosystem Science

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05-2001

Skills

    Interdisciplinary coordination and cooperation

    Emotional intelligence

    Working with diverse groups

    Fostering individual development, growth and success

    Database management and software use

Timeline

Rangeland Ecologist

United Sates Forest Service
01.2000 - 09.2025

Teaching Assistant

Colorado State University
01.1998 - 01.2000

Master of Science - Rangeland Ecosystem Science

Colorado State University
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