Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Taylor Glaser

Chula Vista,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

San Diego State University
San Diego, California
01.2025 - 04.2026
  • Performed research in Dr. Brock's evolutionary biology lab while collaborating with Amber Singh on her lizard cognition Ph.D. dissertation.
  • Conducted independent neophobia project testing boldness differences between urban and non-urban populations of Sceloporus occidentalis and Podarcis siculus, with plans to publish findings by year-end.
  • Identified and captured gravid male and female lizards in the field while assisting in postorbital blood sampling.
  • Preformed lizard husbandry at SDSU in preparation for behavioral trials.
  • Collaborated with several graduate student researchers to support ongoing experiments and studies.

Classroom Observer

Eastlake Middle School
Chula Vista, California
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Observed classroom dynamics to assess teaching methods and student engagement.
  • Assisted with lesson delivery and collaborated one on one with students to support classwork completion
  • Engaged with students to understand learning experiences and classroom environment.

Curbside Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
Chula Vista, California
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Ensured timely and accurate order fulfillment by retrieving and staging curbside orders.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service upon arrival, confirming satisfaction with purchases.
  • Coordinated preparation and staging of large quantities materials for contractor deliveries and in-home appliance installations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology Emphasis in Zoology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Biology

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
06-2022

High School Diploma -

Eastlake High School
Chula Vista, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Quick learner
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Adaptability

References

  • Melanie Quenga, Teacher, Eastlake Middle School, (619) 315-3832, melanie.quenga@sweetwaterschools.org
  • Tara Taylor, Teacher - Computer Science, Eastlake Middle School, (619) 454-4512, tara.taylor@sweetwaterschools.org
  • Kevin J. Burns, Ph.D, Professor - Ornithology, Curator of Birds - Museum of Biodiversity, Department of Biology, San Diego State University, (619) 594-0538, kburns@sdsu.edu
  • Dr. Lluvia Flores-Renteria, Ph.D, Associate Professor - Plant Systematics, Department of Biology, San Diego State University, (619) 594-3080, lfloresrenteria@sdsu.edu

Timeline

Lab Assistant

San Diego State University
01.2025 - 04.2026

Classroom Observer

Eastlake Middle School
09.2024 - 11.2024

Curbside Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
06.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology Emphasis in Zoology

San Diego State University

Associate of Science - Biology

Southwestern College

High School Diploma -

Eastlake High School
Taylor Glaser