Shelby Palmer
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with 4 years of experience as a graduate teaching assistant; adept at fostering student engagement and providing constructive feedback. Known for a positive attitude and complex problem-solving skills, I excel in educational settings and have successfully promoted environmental conservation through hands-on workshops and community outreach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville
08.2023 - Current
- Manage both gen-ed and upper level biology lab courses.
- Support classroom maintenance and upkeep.
- Hold office hours and provide as-needed tutoring help.
- Grade assignments, tests, and essays; provide constructive feedback to students based on results.
Teaching Assistant
Missouri State University
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed both gen-ed and upper level biology lab courses.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep.
- Held office hours and provided as-needed tutoring help.
- Graded assignments, tests, and essays; provide constructive feedback to students based on results.
Naturalist Interpreter
Missouri Department Of Natural Resources
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Promoted conservation strategies to different community and youth groups.
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through presentations, exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
- Performed necessary trail and visitor center maintenance duties.
Seasonal Farm Hand
Buckeye Acres Produce
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales and storage.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Coordinated summer blackberry U-Pick events, including shuttling customers to and from parking lots and blackberry patches.
- Managed cash register at on-site farm produce store.
Education
Ph.D. - Avian Biology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2028
Master of Science - Avian Biology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2021
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Basic computer skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Calm and patient demeanor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Missouri State University
08.2021 - 07.2023
Naturalist Interpreter
Missouri Department Of Natural Resources
05.2019 - 08.2019
Seasonal Farm Hand
Buckeye Acres Produce
06.2016 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Avian Biology
University of Florida
Master of Science - Avian Biology
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri State University
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