Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Area
With a B.S. in Fish and Wildlife Conservation (Virginia Tech, 2020), a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (Radford University, 2023), and 8+ years of experience blending science education, field research, and instructional technology (e.g. Canvas, StemScopes, Google Drive, R-Statistical Coding, etc.), I am confident I can make an immediate contribution to your team! My background uniquely bridges hands-on conservation science and innovative education: - As the only student from my Virginia Tech cohort selected as a Natural Resource Technician for Virginia’s Statewide Fish Diversity Biologist, I applied advanced R programming skills to analyze fish population data and supported both field and virtual research projects. - Extensive undergraduate coursework (Ichthyology, Aquatic Entomology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Organic Chemistry, etc.) and leadership roles in the Virginia Tech American Fisheries Society (Treasurer + Outreach / Education / Fundraising Committees) honed my scientific expertise and public-engagement abilities. - Since 2020, I have taught 7th – 12th grade science in Pulaski County Public Schools across in-person, alternative placement, hybrid, and fully online environments. In 2025, I was appointed Science Department Chair at Pulaski County High School after building a comprehensive digital resource center. - Proven proficiency with Canvas, Google Classroom, lesson design, differentiated instruction, bilingual education, and integrating technology to increase student outcomes— even in alternative and remediation settings! I am self-motivated, comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders (scientists, educators, students, and the public), and genuinely enthusiastic about bringing real-world conservation science into educational and outreach initiatives. I would welcome the chance to discuss how my field experience, instructional leadership, and technical skills can support your mission. I am available at [email protected] and would be happy to talk anytime!
Instructional Design with AI Curriculum Development (8+ Years) Leadership | Creativity | Communication LLM Deployment LMS Proficiency | Data Analysis Prompt Engineering Bilingual Education
Contributing to multiple public education and outreach events. Study design, preparation, and implementation of in-field fisheries research and management. Using R-Statistical Coding for data analysis.