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Lansing,MI
Summary
I am currently a research technician for the Blackwood Lab at Michigan State University. I am graduate from SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry. I am passionate about the natural world and making human life more sustainable. I have much experience in and love for mycology, conservation agriculture, and education. I have acquired strong skills in molecular biology such as PCR. I have conducted my own research as an undergraduate student and currently help facilitate and manage ongoing projects in a laboratory setting. I am also in the process of earning my 200 hour yoga teacher certification as well as a certification in herbalism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician
Michigan State University - Plant Soil Microbiology Department
06.2024 - Current
- Mycorrhiza focused research, which entails plant, root, and soil manipulation
- Plant and fungal ID
- Molecular work
- Long days in the field
- Managed 7 undergraduates
- Managed 3 large long term projects
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures
- Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using excel
- Reduced operational roadblocks and solved product and process issues to optimize efficiency
Environmental Science and Physics Teacher
Collegiate Academies
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement new approaches to teaching that improved student performance
- Created an engaging, student-centered classroom environment
- Implemented strategies to address the learning needs of diverse students
- Developed and implemented a differentiated instruction approach that resulted in improved student engagement and learning outcomes
- Used technology in the classroom to improve student engagement and learning outcomes
- Established and maintained effective relationships with students, parents, and other stakeholders
- Developed classroom rules and expectations that fostered a respectful and safe learning environment
- Used data to inform instruction and identify areas of improvement
- Class sizes ranged from 15-30
Nanny
Charlie Morrison
06.2014 - 02.2023
- 8 years of experience
- I have worked with children 3 months to 12 years old
- Getting the children ready for the day/ready for bed
- Prepared meals and snacks
- Dropped off/picked up from school
- Ran errands with the children for the parents
- Visited library to work on the reading and social skill of the children
- Engaged the children with the outdoors through building fairy houses while on trails and teaching them about the nature available to them
- Encouraged the children to care about the nature around them through beach clean up sessions
Field Naturalist - Assistant Teacher
Massachusetts Audubon
09.2022 - 11.2022
- This position entailed teaching inner-city middle school students about nature and inspiring them to develop a connection with the outdoors.
- Aided in creating a curriculum that was fun and engaging
- Answered questions the children had in a way that was palatable for them
- Provoked curiosity and critical thinking
Farmer
Overlook Farm
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Tasks and skills acquired while working here:
- Weeding
- Driving a standard shift tractor
- Working long hours in the heat and sun/rain in buggy conditions
- Laying down plastic row covers
- Removing plastic row covers
- Pruning trees and plants
- Picking fruits and vegetables
- Planting produce with and without transplantor
- Washing produce according to health protocols
- Creating attractive displays when selling produce
Greenhouse Assistant
Lamoureux Greenhouses & Landscaping LLC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Potting and repotting plants
- Plant propagation
- Keeping plants watered during extreme heat waves
- Learning different water requirements for different plants
- Relaying greenhouse floors
- Aiding people in selecting proper plants for their gardens/yards
- Lifting 50+lbs
Research
SUNY ESF
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted my own research through Dr. Thomas Horton's molecular mycology lab.
- The research is an observational study of the mycorrhizal fungal colonization of Eastern Hop Hornbeam tree seedlings germinating in secondary forests of central New York.
- Successfully presented my research as a 15-20 minute talk at the 2022 Northeastern Natural History Conference at the Albany Capital Center.
- Prepped samples for PCR
- RFLP analysis
- Microscopy
- DNA Extraction
- Morphotyping
- Field sampling
- Excel Prism
- Handled hazardous chemicals
- Maintained proper PPE and sterile techniques
- Kept detailed logbook
Lab Assistant
SUNY ESF
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Lab assistant in Dr. Thomas Horton's molecular mycology lab.
- I aided masters and PhD students with the molecular and field components of their research.
- I also helped keep the lab clean and equipment stocked.
- PCR
- DNA extractions
- Experiment prep
- Data entry
- Weighing samples
Registrar
YMCA of the Rockies Day Camp
05.2019 - 08.2019
- I handled the parents and paperwork side of the YMCA of the Rockies day camp.
- The registrar position oversaw:
- Camper enrollment and grouping
- Camper activity and enrollment forms
- Communicating with parents in person and via phone/email
Data Entry
Black Barn Wood Products
11.2018 - 01.2019
- I entered product data for Black Barn Wood Products
- Organized it for their catalog and records
Care Taker
Gold's Gym
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Ages 3 months-12 years of age
- Interacted with children in educational ways through drawing or imaginary games
- Ensured a safe environment, free of hazards
- Encouraged kids to socially interact in an effort to promote communication and interpersonal skill
- Prepared and served snacks to the older children and bottle fed the infants
- Built good relationships with the parents
Education
Environmental Geoscience - Environmental Geoscience
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY07.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Self-Motivation
- DNA Extraction
- Writing
- Plant Propagation
- Critical Thinking
- Yoga
- Public Speaking
- Plant and Fungal ID
- Customer Service
- Management
Accomplishments
- Patricia '78 & Jeffrey '77 Morrell Scholarship Recipient at SUNY ESF, Syracuse May 2021 — May 2022 This scholarship is for the recognition of exceptional leadership in the community and activity in student organizations as well as academic achievement for students in the environmnetal biology department. I was awarded this honor due to my academic and community involvment throughout the duration of my time at ESF.
- Graduated from the TeachNola teacher certification course
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Certification
- Certified to teach grades 6-12 in Louisiana
- In-progress 200 hour yoga teacher certification
- In-progress Rosemary Gladstar's Science and Art of Herbalism course
Interests
Timeline
Research Technician
Michigan State University - Plant Soil Microbiology Department
06.2024 - Current
Environmental Science and Physics Teacher
Collegiate Academies
07.2023 - 05.2024
Field Naturalist - Assistant Teacher
Massachusetts Audubon
09.2022 - 11.2022
Greenhouse Assistant
Lamoureux Greenhouses & Landscaping LLC
05.2022 - 07.2022
Farmer
Overlook Farm
05.2021 - 10.2022
Research
SUNY ESF
10.2020 - 05.2022
Lab Assistant
SUNY ESF
02.2020 - 05.2022
Registrar
YMCA of the Rockies Day Camp
05.2019 - 08.2019
Data Entry
Black Barn Wood Products
11.2018 - 01.2019
Care Taker
Gold's Gym
09.2015 - 08.2018
Nanny
Charlie Morrison
06.2014 - 02.2023
Environmental Geoscience - Environmental Geoscience
State University of New York At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science And Forestry
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