Sophia Powell
St Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional entering the field with a BA in Biology and a strong interest in genetics and molecular biology techniques. Organized and receptive to training, comfortable working both as a team and independently.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Maple Tree Child Care Center
Maplewood, MN
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms with up to 36 children at a time
- Trained volunteers and new staff on daily activities and general child care policies
- Supervised staff members including aides and assistant teachers
- Completed cognitive, social-emotional, and physical assessments of toddlers aged 16-36 months
- Communicated with parents via daily conversations and biannual conferences, working together to optimize their child’s development
- Worked independently and on a team of teachers to ensure all children’s needs are met
- Planned developmentally appropriate activities to provide children with the optimal learning experience
Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Gene Bank
Sarasota, FL
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted with daily maintenance of all systems in the Coral Gene Bank facility housing 25 species of Caribbean corals for the purpose of genetic banking for future research, restoration, and assisted sexual reproduction of corals.
- Proficient in water quality testing, maintaining water quality parameters, trace mineral dosing, water changes, siphoning debris, removing algae, coral feeding, and pest removal while following strict biosecurity protocols
- Utilized husbandry applications including Neptune Apex systems, Mobius, and Dosetronic to induce coral spawning and maintain optimal coral health
- Performed maintenance on protein skimmers, mechanical filters, and carbon reactors
- Learned the basics of coral husbandry including dips/washes for various antibiotic, antiseptic and antiparasitic applications (Lugol’s Iodine, amoxicillin, Koral MD)
- Executed coral microfragmentation using a diamond-tipped coral bandsaw
- Responsible for coral recruit growth pilot study examining the difference in recruit growth in various systems. Activities included weekly pictures, measuring using ImageJ, and cleaning recruits as needed
- Assisted with organization and implemented new ideas to increase efficiency
- Trained new volunteers and interns on the daily activities carried out at the Gene Bank
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, other interns, and volunteers to coordinate optimal coral care
- Made daily observations of each system ensuring that all systems were functioning properly and looking for signs of discontent in the coral
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Metro State University
Saint Paul 08.2017 - 08.2022
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Timeline
Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Gene Bank
03.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher
Maple Tree Child Care Center
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Metro State University
08.2017 - 08.2022
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