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Education
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Certification
Awards
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Teagen Tappe

Teagen Tappe

Galveston,TX

Summary

My Coastal Environmental Science and Society degree combined with training and experience has provided me with a great foundation of knowledge and skills. I learn new processes quickly and I have experience in research/application , leading environmental education programs, as well as Leading presentations and public speaking. I have a resourceful approach to problem-solving, tackling challenges head-on and I consider obstacles learning experiences. I'm a people person with high energy and a lot of ambition to succeed.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Educator

Galveston Bay Foundation-Kemah, TX
02.2024 - Current
  • Assist Environmental Education Team in delivering Environmental STEM Education programs throughout the Houston-Galveston region
  • GB's Environmental STEM Education programs provide classroom and place-based educational experiences focused on Galveston Bay to over9,000 students and teachers each year
  • The objectives of the programs are to instill knowledge and appreciation of the Galveston Bay ecosystem
  • Inspire participants to break down barriers and open themselves to new experiences, and empower students to become life-long advocates for a resilient Galveston Bay
  • Assist with the preparation of and implementation of education programs, conduct data entry
  • Educators will be trained in first aid, driving with a trailer, child abuse awareness, field safety, classroom and group management, as well as specific activities and lessons for education program

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Knowledge of coastal, environmental, and/or scientific processes Experience, interest, and ability working directly with students of all ages and backgrounds
  • Confidence in making safe and relevant changes during program delivery due to unforeseen circumstances
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills and an outgoing personality
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Desire to work with a strong team of educators
  • Ability to lift30+ pounds
  • Ability to work outdoors for an average of8 hours a day in all conditions sun, water, mud, etc.)
  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of technology, Word, Excel, and other computer programs Knowledge of small aquarium maintenance is preferred


Programs with teaching experience in:

Wetland ecology

Plant ecology

Birding

Bay Biodiversity

Wetland connections

Oysters

Teens for the Bay

Education and Outreach

Barista

Conex coffee Company-Galveston, TX
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Peer Coach/ Peer Coach Lead

Texas A&M University-Galveston, TX
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Student job on campus during the school year semesters
  • Peer coaches serve as role models and resources for students on the Texas A&M Galveston Campus contributing to intellectual, personal, and community growth by providing insights into academic challenges
  • Peer coaches strive to promote excellence and success while connecting students to the Aggie Community
  • Qualifications: Interact regularly with mentees whether by email, phone, zoom, social media, or in person, Conduct or assist in student success workshops/learning opportunity classes, maintain regular office hours
  • Serve as a communication link between the program and students

Served in a leadership role as a Lead peer coach for department and assisted other peer coaches in navigating situations/student meetings etc

  • Empowered clients to take ownership of their personal growth journey by teaching self-monitoring techniques and accountability measures.

Developmental Education Program - Peer Support Summer

Texas A&M University at Galveston-Galveston, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024

Summer position in Center for Academic Learning support.

Assisted students with becoming college ready with their pre college criteria's with submitting testing scores,registering for Developmental education supplemental courses, Taking and scheduling exams and answering any questions, phone calls and emails regarding student questions before New student conferences.

Student Assistant in Library

Texas A&M University-Galveston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Student Job During school year semesters
  • Willingness to help others and learn, great interpersonal communication skills, computer/technology knowledge, professionalism

Sales

BZ Honey-Tomball, TX
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Sales person for BZ Honey
  • Sells honey products and works at meadery
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by implementing innovative sales techniques and utilizing comprehensive product knowledge.

Internship/Research Study/Research Paper

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery-Burnet, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • I worked with Biologists closely to learn skills and hands-on experience in the Career field that I wish to pursue
  • I helped with raising fish and mussels while also caring for them
  • I assisted with fish harvests, cleaning, feeding, collecting of eggs, and compiling data
  • Throughout my mussel research project doing an In-Vitro study I learned how to use equipment, and procedures
  • The stages of glochidia transformation, how to collect glochidia and the processes of the In-vitro technique
  • Our goal throughout our Research study was to test which serums work or have a better survival rate for the freshwater mussel Species Texas Fat mucket

RYLA Summer Counselor

Rotary-Burnet, TX
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections
  • I have been a camper in2019 to a counselor going on my second summer
  • RYLA is a week-long summer camp and It is such a great opportunity for leaders to grow
  • It is the happiest environment that I have ever been in and it helped to grow me as a better leader and helped me to find my voice after being a camper I became so much more outgoing and a better vocal leader

Volunteer/Internship

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery-Burnet, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • I worked with the staff closely to learn skills while helping with research, I learned about how to raise the fish and mussels and how to care for them at all stages, how to compile data, I assisted in cleaning tanks, counting mussel populations and fish populations, feeding, building research equipment and deploying, monitoring water quality
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.

Deputy Assistant Unit Director

Boys and Girls Club of the Highland lakes - Burnet Unit-Burnet, TX
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Organizing schedule for the week and months
  • Working closely with the staff to plan
  • Helping to lead the younger staff
  • Contacting parents and creating a plan of action when issues may arise
  • Adhering to all policies, procedures and processes; safety of members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities; membership tracking; implementing assigned programming and activities; provide excellent customer service; build relationships; and be a positive role model
  • Managed various administrative tasks such as report generation documentation management maintaining accurate up-to-date records essential decision-making processes company-wide communications efforts.
  • Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency through detailed task delegation and precise scheduling.

Server

Saltgrass Steak House-Landry's Inc-Galveston, TX
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Server
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Guest Services

Delaware Springs Golf Course-Burnet, TX
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Will meet and greet all guests in a friendly and professional manner
  • Responsible for daily operations of golf course and equipment
  • Assist General Manager in the tournament setup of golf carts and range operations

Vet Tech Assistant

Bluebonnet veterinary clinic-Burnet, TX
08.2011 - 05.2014
  • I would help in filling prescriptions, helping in surgeries, comforting the animals, cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining kennels, examining rooms and other equipment, and feeding the animals while monitoring if they are eating

Education

Bachelor of Science - Coastal Environmental Science and Society

Texas A & M University-Galveston
Galveston, TX
12-2025

High school diploma - undefined

Burnet High School
Burnet, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organized
  • Strong people skills
  • Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Quick learner
  • Time management
  • Dependable
  • Passionate about work and Field of study
  • Nikon inverted microscope (1 year)
  • Freshwater Mussel Research /Propagation (2 years)
  • Centrifuge (1 year)
  • In vitro Techniques (1 year)
  • In Vivo Techniques (2 years)
  • R-Studio (1 year)
  • Planktonic identification (2 years)
  • Invertebrate collection/identification (2 years)
  • Excel data input over ocean acidification experimental data (2 years)
  • Bag seine -fish and invertebrate collection (2 years)
  • Graphical abstracts (2 years)
  • DNA extractions (2 years)
  • Pipetting basics (2 years)
  • Laboratory dissections (2 years)
  • Microsoft Office (3 years)
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Ecological systems
  • Research
  • Laboratory experience
  • Data collection
  • Event Planning
  • Communication Skills
  • Environmental health and policy
  • Outdoor education
  • Wildlife identification
  • Plant identification
  • Invasive species management
  • Natural resource management
  • Habitat restoration
  • Environmental law
  • Renewable energy
  • Wetland ecology
  • Climate change awareness
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Environmental communication
  • Marine conservation
  • Ecological literacy
  • Environmental ethics
  • Conservation practices
  • Sustainability education
  • Environmental advocacy
  • Field work techniques
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • STEM programs
  • Ecosystem services
  • Organization
  • Student engagement
  • Specimen handling
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom instruction
  • Environmental education
  • Biological and Environmental science

Certification

  • Boy scouts of America - Youth Protection training certification
  • Safeguard Training
  • Safeguard from Abuse Training, Child abuse awareness training
  • CPR/First Aid /AED Certified, Adult/Child/ and Baby

Awards

Paul Harris Fellow

Affiliations

  • Rotaract club of Galveston
  • Rotary club of Galveston

Additional Information


  • Rotarian, Founder/Representative of the Galveston Rotaract club, First generation college student, Rotaract District Representative22-25
  • Organizations/service: Women on the water2021, Save our seas2021,Volleyball club team2021,Rotaract2022-Current: President/ District representative2023-2024,Rowing team 2021-2023 :President2022-2023, First gen organization 2023: Vice president, RYLA summer counselor2020-2023,Rotaract district board of directors chair.


Timeline

Barista

Conex coffee Company-Galveston, TX
08.2024 - 10.2024

Developmental Education Program - Peer Support Summer

Texas A&M University at Galveston-Galveston, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024

Environmental Educator

Galveston Bay Foundation-Kemah, TX
02.2024 - Current

Sales

BZ Honey-Tomball, TX
09.2023 - 09.2023

Internship/Research Study/Research Paper

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery-Burnet, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023

Peer Coach/ Peer Coach Lead

Texas A&M University-Galveston, TX
01.2023 - 09.2024

Student Assistant in Library

Texas A&M University-Galveston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteer/Internship

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery-Burnet, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022

Server

Saltgrass Steak House-Landry's Inc-Galveston, TX
11.2021 - 05.2022

Deputy Assistant Unit Director

Boys and Girls Club of the Highland lakes - Burnet Unit-Burnet, TX
02.2020 - 08.2022

RYLA Summer Counselor

Rotary-Burnet, TX
07.2019 - 08.2023

Guest Services

Delaware Springs Golf Course-Burnet, TX
04.2019 - 03.2021

Vet Tech Assistant

Bluebonnet veterinary clinic-Burnet, TX
08.2011 - 05.2014

High school diploma - undefined

Burnet High School
  • Boy scouts of America - Youth Protection training certification
  • Safeguard Training
  • Safeguard from Abuse Training, Child abuse awareness training
  • CPR/First Aid /AED Certified, Adult/Child/ and Baby

Bachelor of Science - Coastal Environmental Science and Society

Texas A & M University-Galveston
Teagen Tappe