Experience

Graduate Teacher’s Assistant
Dynamic Modelling of Human-Environment Systems
UBC Okanagan – 2018

I led the sole lab section for Dr. Lael Parrott and was responsible for:

  • Developing lab presentations about the NetLogo software and coding logic
  • Troubleshooting and guiding students through class assignments
  • Developing grading rubrics and marking student assignments

Graduate Teacher’s Assistant
Biostats
UBC Okanagan – 2017

I instructed three lab sections for Dr. Jason Pither and was responsible for:

  • Developing lab presentations about the R and R Studio software
  • Troubleshooting and guiding students through class assignments
  • Developing grading rubrics and marking student assignments
  • Invigilating lab exams

Undergraduate Teacher’s Assistant
Fire Ecology / Biogeography
UBC Okanagan 2015-2016

I assisted Dr. Trudy Kavanagh with certain tasks for her Biogeography courses including:

  • Grading student posters, assignments, and essays
  • Assessing presentations
  • Meeting with students upon request

Status Appraisal Summary Co-author
COSEWIC – 2015

Along with my co-author Sarah Bird, I researched and wrote the Status Appraisal Summary for the Pacific Water Shrew (Sorex bendirii).

  • Contacted all available parties with relevant information
  • Synthesized available research
  • Completed report according to COSEWIC guidelines

Soil Sampler
Metalex Ventures – 2013-2016 (Seasonal)

I performed field work in remote locations in the Yukon and Nunavut terrirories. Duties included:

  • Soil sampling
  • Heavy mineral sampling
  • Trenching
  • Fly camp setup and tear-down

Manager
True Outdoors – 2012-2013

I supervised a team of ten floor staff and performed various managerial duties such as:

  • Human resources / scheduling / payroll
  • Warranty processing and repairs
  • Inventory management

Kayak guide
Okanagan Kayaking – 2008-2012 (Seasonal)

I assisted in guiding tours in Clayoquot Sound and Nuchatlitz on Vancouver Island, as well as various locations in the Okanagan Valley. Duties included:

  • Setting up tours
  • Managing client groups
  • Wilderness cooking
  • People/boat transport