Resume


EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin

 Bachelor of Science and Arts, Biology with concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, GPA 3.58

  English Minor

Study Abroad: Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing China (Summer 2015)

Texas State University, San Marcos

MSc Conservation and Population Biology

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Austin Bat Refuge, Austin Texas      

Sept 2015 – Present

Bat Rehabilitator/Public Demonstration Intern

  • Rehabilitated and released over approximately 100 previously injured or orphaned bats belonging to 10 different species native to Texas
  • Led educational demonstrations with live bats at local institutions with the intention of inspiring the public to respect bats, and support facilities working to protect native species

 

Environmental Health and Safety Department, The University of Texas at Austin

Jan 2017 – March 2020

On-call Wildlife Responder

  • Ensured the safety of UT students and wildlife on campus through the Animal Makesafe Program
  • Captured, transported, and released urban wildlife reported on campus effectively and humanely
  • Educated students, faculty and staff on safety procedures and appropriate animal handling

 

Asociación Panamericana Para La Conservación, Gamboa Panama

May 2018 – Aug2018

Exotic Animal Caretaker

  • Rescued, rehabilitated, and released injured or displaced animals in the Panamanian rainforest
  • Responsible for the feeding, handling, and enrichment of species registered as vulnerable to critically endangered, such as the Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) and Black-headed Spider Monkey (Ateles fusciceps)

 

Austin Zoo, Austin, Texas  

Jan 2018 – March 2018

Volunteer

  • Assisted zookeepers in daily meal preparation for animals
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by cleaning the food preparation kitchen and washing linens used for animal beddings

  

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Gamboa, Panama

May 2018-  July 2018

Research Assistant

  • Assistant to PhD candidate Claire Hemmingway in a study of state-dependent learning behavior of Trachops cirrhosus, the frog eating bat
  • Trained in mist-netting, data collection, and record keeping in an experimental context
  • Responsible for providing animal care and maintaining humane conditions for bats in the laboratory

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 College of Natural Science, The University of Texas at Austin         

Jan 2019- May 2019

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, BIO359R – Animal Sexuality (Dr. Robert Crews)

  • Created weekly quizzes, conducted tutoring sessions and exam reviews, and managed student records and grades
  • Presented a professional classroom lecture implemented into the course curriculum under supervision 

 

College of Natural Science, The University of Texas at Austin                                     

Aug 2018- Dec 2018

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, BIO370 – Biological Evolution (Dr. Mark Kirkpatrick & Dr. Randel Linder)

  • Designed and instructed weekly discussion lectures meant to further analyze scientific articles relevant to the course
  • Generated novel exam questions for student assessment and graded assignments submitted by ~120 students

 

Flying Colors School of Life, Austin, Texas                                                                  

Aug 2020 – Nov 2020

Homeschool Teacher

  • Composed and administered lesson plans focused in natural science in accordance to Texas State guidelines for children K-5th grade
  • Led and organized field trips meant to introduce students to field biology and wildlife conservation

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

  • The Wildlife Society, One year active, Member