A budding professional with experience in conservation biology, community-led conservation, and empowering others through education and outreach.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Department, Kansas State University
Research Assistant
Job overview
Experienced in: sample preparation, stable isotope analysis, literary analysis, and collaborating on a peer-reviewed article
Presented work at conferences and forums
Participated in regular meetings to discuss project updates, challenges, and timelines
Poudre School District
Paraeducator, Special Education
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
Provided small group instruction to students
Facilitated communication between students, families, and staff, fostering strong relationships
Frequently used basic ASL and Spanish language skills
Manhattan-Ogden School District
Paraeducator, Autism
Job overview
Practiced conflict management, collaboration, and communication as a team leader
Education
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Master of Conservation Leadership
12.2022
University Overview
Capstone project: Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods with Gorilla Guardians, Musanze, Rwanda
Facilitated meetings, conducted interviews, collected and analyzed social science data
Relevant coursework: Collaborative Conservation, Systems Thinking and Biodiversity, Conservation Governance
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science from Fisheries And Wildlife Conservation Biology
05.2018
University Overview
Minor: Women's Studies
Publication: Consumer roles of small mammals within fragmented native tallgrass prairie
Study abroad: Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Skills
Exposure to ArcGIS, R, and SSPS
Certified in Open Standards through The Nature Conservancy
Certified in Project Management for Wildlife Conservation
Proficient in Spanish and continuing to grow language skills
Experienced in international travel and project collaboration
Leadership Experience
Held leadership roles in graduate projects, including capstone work in Rwanda
Led independent research project at Kansas State University
Held supervisory role for K-State Athletic Department
Chaperoned groups of students internationally
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Poudre School District
10.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Biology Department, Kansas State University
Paraeducator, Autism
Manhattan-Ogden School District
Colorado State University
Master of Conservation Leadership
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science from Fisheries And Wildlife Conservation Biology
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