Melany Minera De Paz
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in environmental sciences and hands-on experience gained through academic projects, internships and previous job. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Educator
Hawaii Nature Center
01.2025 - Current
- Teaching outdoor environmental education field programs to elementary school children and the wider public community.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Sharing their knowledge of environmental science and Hawaii's ecology while leading groups in forest, stream, coastal, and wetland habitats.
- Leading nature-based day camps during school intersessions and summers.
- Assisting in all aspects of program preparation, set-up of equipment and field sites, and post-program cleaning duties.
Server
Tanaka of Tokyo
04.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
Intern
Mālama Maunalua
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Volunteered at over 34 volunteer events, contributed over 863 hours of fieldwork, and worked with 1,235 community volunteers (214 of which were students)
- Helped remove over 10,200 lbs of invasive algae, and helped restore 1,700 square meters of marine habitat within Maunalua Bay
- Conducted scientific assessments surveying marine vegetation, coral bleaching, fish biomass, and stormwater runoff
- Pioneered research projects ranging from coral and algae restoration, fisheries management, stormwater runoff and green infrastructure, and education and outreach
Undergraduate Research
Hawai'i Pacific University
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Hāmākua Marsh Water Quality Monitoring
- Assisted with analyzing water quality data to support further bioremediation
- Conducted laboratory experiments to measure water contaminants
- Developed complex data analysis techniques to assess water quality trends
- Maintained accurate records of all sampling activities in accordance with established procedures
- Kalou Fishpond Water Quality Monitoring
- Collected nutrient samples from the surrounding area
- Measured and monitored water parameters such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and salinity
- Ran chlorophyll concentrations for water quality samples taken from the area
- James Campbell Refuge Management
- Analyzed and collected data on the effects of saltwater introduction against invasive vegetation
Education
Master of Arts - Environmental Studies
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2025
Skills
- Water Quality Management
- Green Infrastructure Knowledge
- YSI Proficient
- Effective Communication
- Data collection
- Team building
- Data reporting
- Conservation strategies
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
CNCS Lab Safety Training Pathway 1
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Environmental Educator
Hawaii Nature Center
01.2025 - Current
Intern
Mālama Maunalua
05.2024 - 09.2024
Server
Tanaka of Tokyo
04.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research
Hawai'i Pacific University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Environmental Studies
Hawaii Pacific University
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