QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent ability to teach all audiences about the natural world. Ability to quickly form a rapport with groups, and interact with them to provide an understandable and enjoyable class. Extensive understanding of the ecology of the Southeastern US, and the ability to convey these concepts to others. Keen understanding of the operation of Environmental Education Centers and other forms of Nature Centers and parks.
Experience
Environmental Education Teaching

• As Teacher of Environmental Education taught courses in a variety of subject areas, including Forest Ecology, Pond Ecology, Stream Ecology, Saltmarsh Ecology, Beach Ecology, Animal Tracking, Swamp Ecology, Reptiles and Amphibians, Animal Studies, Edible Plants, Coastal Concerns, and other classes pertaining to ecology and conservation.
• Designed and taught classes constructed around my own live reptile collection.
• Led classes in all weather in a variety of natural settings.

Maintenance

• Obtained varied experience in the maintenance of a facility including the building of displays, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and day to day running of a center.
• Helped build and maintain living touch tank system with a flow through design
• . Maintained and constructed aquariums for fresh and salt water ecosystem studies.
• Landscaped outdoor and indoor enclosures for a variety of live animal displays.

Curriculum development

• Produced lesson plans for classes based on the appropriate state guidelines for grade level and pertinence to accepted state criteria.
• Designed a class for studying the fresh water ditches of a Barrier Island.
• Produced a lesson plan for Pocosins and associated Wetlands of the NC coast.
• Designed a class to demonstrate why frogs produce so many eggs, called “Frog Pond.”
• Designed a class for Edible Wild Plants, and produced a bibliography for beginners.

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Science, Biology, Mars Hill College
Graduate Studies, Appalachian State University

References provided upon request.