Britney Stewart Resume
Britney Stewart
110 Goldfinch Meadows • Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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Education
B.A. in Biology, May 2018
Drew University, Madison, NJ
Minor(s): Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Spanish
Relevant Courses: Animal Behavior, Statistics, Ecology and Evolution, Primatology, Diversity of Life, Tropical Marine Ecology, Environmental Science, Evolutionary Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology
Techniques
Sampling: use of field guides, forest navigation with compass and GPS, transect sampling, water quality testing, macroinvertebrate identification
Ethical Mammal Trapping: animal handling, preparation of traps, deer census, experimental design set-up, marking methods (ear-tag and dye), behavioral sampling methods
Scientific: reagent preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, UV spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy
Professional Experience
Seasonal Environmental Educator August 2019-May 2020
Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll, UGA Extension
? Lead group day and evening marine-based environmental education programs.
? Served 11,000+ individuals aged K-12th grade from across the country.
? Programs include but not limited to: Beach Ecology, Maritime Forest Ecology, Salt Marsh Ecology, Herpetology, Ornithology, and Shark Dissection.
? Responsible for the well-being of herpetology and marine lab animals and laboratory.
? Acted as a liaison between visiting groups and the E.E. staff and makes schedules.
? Collaborated with Program Coordinator and other Environmental Educators to redesign and redevelop 2020 school year course curriculum.
Field Assistant June 2017-May 2018
Drew Summer Science Institute, Drew University
? Conducted research on the small mammal population in Morris County, NJ with the mark-and-recapture method by collecting data on individual characteristics (age, sex, weight) as part of an ongoing 10-year project.
? Compared abundance of small mammal population in and outside deer enclosures.
? Live-trapped and handled small mammals by ear-tagging squirrels and dye-marking raccoons, chipmunks, and mice.
? Prepared and maintained equipment and baits.
? Performed deer census twice a day and fecal pellet index to determine and compare relative deer populations.
? Developed relative population models over time.
Teacher’s Assistant October 2017-May 2018
Drew University
? Worked under teacher’s direct guidance to maintain clean, supportive, and comfortable classroom.
? Assisted teacher’s with daily classroom preparations, including meal setup and activity setup.
? Engaged with children ranging in age newborn to five years old.
Research Experience
Student Researcher March 2018
Biology Department, Drew University
? Studied the ecology of the coral reef system, mangroves, and seagrass beds of South Water Caye, Belize over a 9-day period.
? Performed snorkeling-based, day and dusk observations.
? Performed water quality tests.
? Designed experiments to observe fish behavior and mangrove habitats.
? Conducted individual research on the behavior of the Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus).
Other Related Experience
Resident Assistant August 2015-May 2018
Drew University
? Served as a mentor and supervised first year students and upperclassmen over a period of 3 years.
? Organized and ran programs on topics such as diversity, personal development, and academic performance with other staff members.
? Enforced university policy.
? Managed administrative tasks: room condition reports, incident reports, and weekly updates.
Certifications
• First Aid/CPR/AED | American Red Cross | September 2019
• Project Learning Tree | October 2019
Computer Skills
? SPSS
? Microsoft Word
? Microsoft Excel
? Microsoft Access
? Microsoft PowerPoint
References
Gregory Kosik
Georgia 4-H Center
550 South Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Email: ------------
Tammy Windfelder
Biology Department
Drew University
36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
Phone:------------
Email: ------------
Lauren Nys-Kuschner
Rock Eagle 4-H Center
350 Rockeagle Road
Eatonton, GA 31024
Email: ------------
Britney Stewart
110 Goldfinch Meadows • Hackettstown, NJ 07840
------------ • ------------
Education
B.A. in Biology, May 2018
Drew University, Madison, NJ
Minor(s): Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Spanish
Relevant Courses: Animal Behavior, Statistics, Ecology and Evolution, Primatology, Diversity of Life, Tropical Marine Ecology, Environmental Science, Evolutionary Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology
Techniques
Sampling: use of field guides, forest navigation with compass and GPS, transect sampling, water quality testing, macroinvertebrate identification
Ethical Mammal Trapping: animal handling, preparation of traps, deer census, experimental design set-up, marking methods (ear-tag and dye), behavioral sampling methods
Scientific: reagent preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, UV spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy
Professional Experience
Seasonal Environmental Educator August 2019-May 2020
Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll, UGA Extension
? Lead group day and evening marine-based environmental education programs.
? Served 11,000+ individuals aged K-12th grade from across the country.
? Programs include but not limited to: Beach Ecology, Maritime Forest Ecology, Salt Marsh Ecology, Herpetology, Ornithology, and Shark Dissection.
? Responsible for the well-being of herpetology and marine lab animals and laboratory.
? Acted as a liaison between visiting groups and the E.E. staff and makes schedules.
? Collaborated with Program Coordinator and other Environmental Educators to redesign and redevelop 2020 school year course curriculum.
Field Assistant June 2017-May 2018
Drew Summer Science Institute, Drew University
? Conducted research on the small mammal population in Morris County, NJ with the mark-and-recapture method by collecting data on individual characteristics (age, sex, weight) as part of an ongoing 10-year project.
? Compared abundance of small mammal population in and outside deer enclosures.
? Live-trapped and handled small mammals by ear-tagging squirrels and dye-marking raccoons, chipmunks, and mice.
? Prepared and maintained equipment and baits.
? Performed deer census twice a day and fecal pellet index to determine and compare relative deer populations.
? Developed relative population models over time.
Teacher’s Assistant October 2017-May 2018
Drew University
? Worked under teacher’s direct guidance to maintain clean, supportive, and comfortable classroom.
? Assisted teacher’s with daily classroom preparations, including meal setup and activity setup.
? Engaged with children ranging in age newborn to five years old.
Research Experience
Student Researcher March 2018
Biology Department, Drew University
? Studied the ecology of the coral reef system, mangroves, and seagrass beds of South Water Caye, Belize over a 9-day period.
? Performed snorkeling-based, day and dusk observations.
? Performed water quality tests.
? Designed experiments to observe fish behavior and mangrove habitats.
? Conducted individual research on the behavior of the Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus).
Other Related Experience
Resident Assistant August 2015-May 2018
Drew University
? Served as a mentor and supervised first year students and upperclassmen over a period of 3 years.
? Organized and ran programs on topics such as diversity, personal development, and academic performance with other staff members.
? Enforced university policy.
? Managed administrative tasks: room condition reports, incident reports, and weekly updates.
Certifications
• First Aid/CPR/AED | American Red Cross | September 2019
• Project Learning Tree | October 2019
Computer Skills
? SPSS
? Microsoft Word
? Microsoft Excel
? Microsoft Access
? Microsoft PowerPoint
References
Gregory Kosik
Georgia 4-H Center
550 South Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Email: ------------
Tammy Windfelder
Biology Department
Drew University
36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
Phone:------------
Email: ------------
Lauren Nys-Kuschner
Rock Eagle 4-H Center
350 Rockeagle Road
Eatonton, GA 31024
Email: ------------