Department of Entomology
4112 Plant Sciences Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4454
Phone (301)405-1888
Fax (301)314-9290

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park, MD; MS Candidate (Entered June 2003) Entomology Department

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, Environmental and Forest Biology, May 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE

Washington Parks & People, Washington, DC; September 2002-April 2003

Project Coordinator

Coordinated ecological restorations of the 1.6 mile long Watts Branch Park in the Far Northeast, DC. Facilitated the work of over 1000 volunteers at the Josephine Butler Parks Center and in various city parks. Communicated directly with, or delegated volunteers and community members to contact, city officials regarding park advocacy, park maintenance and events and meetings.

United States Peace Corps, Morocco; August 2001-July 2002

Volunteer - Environment Sector

Collaborated with officials from the Ministry of Water and Forests on the creation of the new Eastern High Atlas National Park, for the protection of the Barbery Sheep. Conducted informal environmental and health education lessons with the inhabitants of the park. Served as the regional Gender and Development (GAD) representative.

San Jose Unified School District, San Jose, CA; February-July 2001

High School Teacher

Developed lessons based on the California standard curriculum. Conducted lessons in Biology, Math, and Geography. Assisted special education teachers in the drafting of Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Guided 12th grade students in the completion of independent health requirements.

Redwood Middle School, Saratoga, CA; Spring 2001

Track & Field and 7th Grade Boys Soccer Coach

Developed and facilitated a training program specific to individual athletes. Coached athletes during interscholastic competition. Coordinated league and section-wide track & field completions.

Martinos Deli Inc., Croton-on-Hudson, NY; 1994-2001

Deli Manager

Participated in the day to day administration of a small business including accounting, inventory, payroll, maintenance, and customer service. Prepared food to order for customers. Involved in large scale catering operation serving up to 200 people.

Croton-Harmon High School, Croton-on-Hudson, NY; Fall 2001

Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

Developed and facilitated a training program specific to individual athletes. Coached athletes during interscholastic competition. Participated in the Section 1 Boys Soccer Coaches Association.

Syracuse University/SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY; October 1998-May 2000

Tutor

Science and Technology Entry Program - Conducted individual tutoring sessions in Math and Science for high school students living in low resource areas. Assisted in the completion of daily assignments. Assisted in the college application process. Acted as a mentor for the students. Office of Multicultural Affairs - Conducted individual tutoring sessions for college level students. Emphasized problem solving skills in Pre-Calculus, Calculus I and Calculus II, and facilitated review sessions.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Cell Physiology, Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY; Fall 1999 Teaching Assistant responsible for weekly recitation.

General Entomology, Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY; Spring 2000 Oversaw and assisted in organization of weekly laboratory portion of class. Conducted review sessions and proctored laboratory practica. Reviewed insect collections.

Diversity of Plants, Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY; Spring 2000 Oversaw and assisted in organization of weekly laboratory portion of class. Conducted review sessions and proctored laboratory practica.