Work Experience Highlights

Research Officer

National Marine Science Centre, SCU​

Assisting with the species and overall update of an echinoderm fisheries guidebook funded by the FAO United Nations. Casual, part-time, temporary research assistant collecting information on new species and novel characteristics of sea cucumbers.

Project Coordinator and Grant Writer

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital

Wrote, coordinated, and monitored grant projects, assisted the CEO and ensured the operational needs of the organisation were met, created and managed the volunteer program. Within two years, had secured over $200K for a startup, non-profit organisation.

Science Teacher & Enrichment Tutor (12 years)

Various locations in the USA and Australia

Developed engaging science lessons and curricula for elementary and high school students in different educational philosophies. Observed for creative science teaching techniques, which was later published in an academic education journal. Currently teaching marine science to year 11 at a progressive school in Lismore, NSW. Teacher representative on board of directors for four years.

Science and Education Writer

Freelance

Writing high-quality educational content for professionals, blogs, and magazines since 2002. The aim is to translate challenging topics into informative and digestible articles for the general public. Some outlets include the Sierra Club, Earth Island Journal, and Family Education.

Icthyology Laboratory Assistant

Jacksonville University

Assisted in the daily routines of preparing for university-level ichthyology and marine biology lab courses. Classified, catalogued and prepared preservation jars for marine specimens in the taxonomy warehouse. Designed and curated a small zoological museum in the zoology department for biology students.

• Coral tissue blast & symbiont extraction (Lizard Island

• Advanced PADI Diver since 1998

• Certified Master Naturalist (Lowcountry, SC, USA)

• Proficient in Excel & Google Sheets

• Ongoing courses  in RStudio/Stats

• First Aid & CPR certified

• Published writer specializing in science since 2002

• Science educator for over 12 years 

• "Horseshoe Crabs in the Classroom" certified

• Advanced Digital Media certified

• Vinyaysa flow & prenatal yoga teacher certifications 

• Australian Seabird Rescue and Sea Turtle Hospital

• Lowcountry Master Naturalist Association

• Australian Museum Atlas of Living Australia (DigiVol)

• Board member and teacher liaison for several schools

• Secretary for SCU's 2022 Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) Conference 

• International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)

• Australian Marine Science Association (AMSA)