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Victor Garcia

Anacortes,WA

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in various Washington School Districts, specializing in curriculum development and outdoor education. Successfully engaged students through real-world field research, enhancing their understanding of marine biology. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with parents and colleagues, while utilizing data analysis skills to inform teaching practices.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Various Washington School Districts and Nashville
Anacortes/ Mount Vernon/ Ocosta, WA/TN
02.1992 - 09.2024
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Worked with OSPI SALT (Science Leadership Team) for 14 years writing the state science assessment test.
  • I did summer research with Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Labs to deepen my understanding of eelgrass ecosystems and to further my educational connections to this lab to benefit my students with real field science experiences, including providing job shadow experiences for students with practicing scientists.
  • Worked with local tribal DNRs, Salmon Enhancement Groups, and city stormwater and wastewater treatment to provide real-world experiences for students.
  • I took student groups on summer field biological experiences, including dive research in Costa Rica and Cuba.
  • Summer Research with the UW REVEL Project

Commercial Fisherman

Morningstar Fisheries ( defunct)
Seattle/ Dutch Harbor, WA/AK
09.1988 - 04.1990
  • Fished aboard the FV Aleutian Speedwell.
  • Managed fishing and Factory crew.

Field Biologist/Data Center Technician

NMFS
Seattle, WA
06.1986 - 08.1988
  • Organized and maintained data related to fisheries observations.
  • Performed calculations related to fish populations in designated areas.
  • Recorded catch information, including species, weight, size, and location of capture.
  • Monitored and observed experiments, recording data for research personnel evaluation.
  • Collected biological samples for research purposes.
  • Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing findings from fisheries observation trips.

Field Biologist/Animal Behavior

Dr. Susan A. Foster
Stony Brook, NY
05.1985 - 08.1985
  • Identified plant and animal specimens using taxonomic keys.
  • Submitted articles, research findings, and scientific data to scholarly journals for publication.
  • Conducted laboratory experiments to analyze samples taken from the field.
  • Contributed to research data pool by collecting and organizing information from various sources.

Education

Master of Science - Science Education

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
06-1992

Bachelor of Science - Marine Zoology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-1986

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Assessment design
  • Field research methods
  • Environmental science
  • Data analysis
  • Classroom management
  • Parent communication
  • Student engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Outdoor education
  • Team collaboration
  • Field sampling
  • Marine biology
  • Technical communication
  • Presentation skills
  • DNA and RNA extraction
  • Chromatography techniques
  • PCR and qpcr techniques
  • ELISA technique expertise
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Gel electrophoresis techniques
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Wildlife research
  • Studying animal behavior

Affiliations

  • I love traveling to see new ecosystems and experiencing the fish and wildlife there.
  • I have birded all over the planet.
  • I hunt, fish and collect shellfish recreationally.
  • I love boating of all types; sailing, motor, kayaking and canoeing.

Timeline

Teacher

Various Washington School Districts and Nashville
02.1992 - 09.2024

Commercial Fisherman

Morningstar Fisheries ( defunct)
09.1988 - 04.1990

Field Biologist/Data Center Technician

NMFS
06.1986 - 08.1988

Field Biologist/Animal Behavior

Dr. Susan A. Foster
05.1985 - 08.1985

Master of Science - Science Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science - Marine Zoology

University of Washington

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