EDUCATION

Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries Biology 2013
School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences (SAFES)
College of Agricultural, Forest, and Life Sciences (CAFLS)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634

M.S. Marine Sciences 2008
College of Arts & Sciences
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL, 36688
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Dauphin Island, AL 36529

B.S. Biological Sciences 2004
College of Arts & Sciences
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL, 36688

C.V.

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teaching experience

Aquatic Community Assessment and Analysis
Creative Inquiry                                          
Clemson University
6 semesters                                                             

• Designed, implementation, assessment, and presentation of  findings of experimental field research projects
  
• Exposed students to scientific literature to facilitate meaningful learning of ecological concepts
  
• Students used simple field equipment, collected, and processed over 1200 field samples
  

Avian Ecology and Citizen Science

Creative Inquiry                                          
Clemson University
4 semesters

• Participated in multiple citizen science programs associated with bird research and reporting
  
• Exposed students to scientific literature to facilitate meaningful learning of ecological and social concepts
  
• Students designed a field study that incorporates the Citizen Science initiative 'Project Feeder Watch'

Teaching Assistant
Biology  Laboratory                           
Clemson University                                   
7 semesters, 21 sections                                     

• Trained students to use standard biological laboratory equipment and instrumentation
  
• Developed in-class assignments to test material retention
  
• Provided monthly study sessions for students interested in reinforcing course material
  

Teaching Assistant
Ecology Laboratory                            
Clemson University                                   
1 semester, 2 sections  

• Weekly field trips were used to teach ecological concepts from various ecosystems in South Carolina
  
• Created study guides and provided tutoring to students in need of extra help outside of class
  
• Assigned weekly lab reports that improved overall writing skills of students by over 70%
  

Teaching Assistant       
Marine Aquaculture                           
Dauphin Island Sea Lab                          
2 semesters

• Organized field trips to various facilities involved in the culture of various marine organisms
  
• Proctored and graded assessments of students designed to test retention of course material  
  
• Was guest lecturer for material covering freshwater salmonid operations (4 lectures)    
  

Teaching Assistant

Marine Biology                                    
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
1 semester                                               

• Assisted in teaching of field and laboratory techniques of northern Gulf of Mexico research
  
• Brought students on overnight field trips to visit and sample in various marine habitats
  
• Demonstrated proper techniques for dissection of fishes to check for parasite infection
  

Laboratory Instructor
Biology                                      
University of South Alabama                              
1 semester, 3 sections                                        

• Trained students to use simple and complex laboratory equipment
  
• Lectured on various biological concepts required for the pre-med Biological Sciences program
  
• Lead students in a variety of dissections from invertebrates to small vertebrates
  

electrofishing with SCDNR on lake Moultrie

marsh bird banding on Kiawah Island with local wildlife researcher assessing sparrow abundance

Radio telemetry on Lake Moultrie with SCDNR

Creative Inquiry students present a poster at the annual Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting

Creative Inquiry student explains his research at the Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting in WV