TESS PETERSON
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a local graduate student looking for a summer internship or temporary position where I can learn to apply knowledge of plant and insect biology subject matter to new environments. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills, and experience in facilitating hands-on learning for both K-12 and post-secondary educational audiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor - Biology, Microbiology
University Of Houston
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated hands on activities to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Teaching Assistant - Insect Biology
University Of Nebraska
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Intern - Graphic Design
Michigan Technological University
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.
Education
Ph.D. - Biology
University of Houston
Houston, Texas05.2026
Master of Science - Entomology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI12.2019
Skills
- Research
- Biological sampling methods
- Data collection
- Literature review
- Scientific writing
- Project design
- Data analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Communications
- Technical writing
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Presentation and editorial design
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Gsuite, Slack, Zoom, Monday, Outlook
- Adobe Suite
Timeline
Instructor - Biology, Microbiology
University Of Houston
09.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant - Insect Biology
University Of Nebraska
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intern - Graphic Design
Michigan Technological University
09.2017 - 05.2020
Ph.D. - Biology
University of Houston
Master of Science - Entomology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management
Michigan Technological University
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