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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant. Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (CMORE) summer course in microbial oceanography. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.
June-July 2006 – 2015.
Instructed graduate and post-doctoral students at sea on current oceanographic methods used for measuring plankton biomass (i.e. Chlorophyll, ATP, Particulate C, N, P and Si).
Instructed students at sea on oceanographic instrument and in situ array deployments and recoveries.
Instructed students on the analyses of Chlorophyll, ATP, and Particulate Phosphorus in the laboratory.
Antarctic Guide/Naturalist. Bark Europa, The Netherlands.
February 2013 – May 2013.
Sailed as guide and deck crew between Ushuaia, Argentina - Antarctica - South Georgia, Tristan Da Cunha - Cape Town, South Africa for a total of 7,432 nautical miles.
Conducted lectures on board in Oceanography and topics related to the Southern Ocean, Antarctica, and plankton ecology.
Performed hands-on educational activities which included plankton tows and wildlife site visits.
Led and helped coordinate zodiac tours and landings ashore which included hiking excursions, exploring historical sites, and wildlife viewing.
Educator. Marine Awareness Research Expedition Program, Franklin Pierce College, Ringe, NH.
January 2001
Marine science educator aboard the S/V Spirit of Massachusetts, in the Caribbean.
Developed curriculum and instructed undergraduate students in coral reef ecology, ichthyology, sea turtle biology, rainforest ecology, maritime literature, sailing, and seamanship.
Coordinated both aquatic and shore-based education activities including rainforest expeditions, snorkel excursions, and Caribbean cultural diversity in the towns and museums.
Kayak Tour Guide. Ecotours; St. Thomas, USVI.
January 1997- March 1997, December 1997- February 1998.
Guide for 3-mile kayak tours through the mangrove lagoons of St. Thomas.
Educated students on the ecological and economical importance of mangrove preservation.
Responsible for the safety of all students while kayaking and snorkeling.
VOLUNTEER and OUTREACH:
Open House, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) , University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI. October 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2017
Helped develop and implement hands-on activities which highlight the oceanographic research conducted in the C-MORE and HOT Programs.
Aloha Bowl, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI. September 2008
Developed questions to be used in the Hawaii regional competition for The National Ocean Science Bowl.
NOAA Hawaiian Monk Seal Volunteer Watch, Poipu Beach, Kauai. July 22nd 2001- September 2001
Monitored Hawaiian Monk Seal mother and pup born on July 22nd, 2001.
Ensured safety of mom and pup by minimizing disturbance from humans, dogs and other animals.
Constructed fences and posted signs appropriate distances from hauled out mother and pup monk seal.
Recorded in a logbook the daily activities of mother and pup (i.e. nursing, swimming, resting).
Educated the public on the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal and their natural history.
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