Biologist with 2 MS degrees and 9 years research, teaching, lab, and field biology experience avaiable for lessons at all levels in Hartford, CT area or anywhere online.

Shalyn's resume

EDUCATION

2010 M.S. Biological Sciences
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
• GPA of 3.8

2007 M.S. Biology
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
• Thesis: Artificial Nesting Platforms as a Management Technique for Monk
Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus)
• GPA of 4.0

2003 B.S. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• Minor in Anthropology
• Cum laude, New England Scholar

EXPERIENCE

CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Old Lyme, CT
Seasonal Diadromous Fisheries Resource Assistant, Apr. – Oct. 2016
• Operated and maintained fishways across state
• ID’ed and tallied fish using fishways
• Stocked, trapped and measured/weighed/tagged fish
• Nest surveys, mounted & aged scales, water chestnut removal

Iowa State University (in collaboration with Iowa DNR), Ames, IA
Multiple Species Inventory & Monitoring Technician, Apr. – Oct. 2015
• Responsible for multi-taxa surveys at 13 properties across northwest Iowa for the
IA Wildlife Action Plan
• Crew Lead: fish surveys – coordinated with other crews across Iowa and led
electrofishing surveys
Lead Technician: Completed mammal surveys with small mammal trapping, timed
track/sign surveys, and trail cameras; Butterfly Surveys; Herp Surveys including
aquatic trapping & cover boards; Ode, Crayfish & AnaBat Surveys.
• Terrestrial & Aquatic Habitat Surveys including identifying vegetation to species
• Data entry into on-line database

CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Litchfield, CT
Seasonal Fisheries Resource Assistant, Sept. 2013 – Apr. 2014
• Electrofished rivers, streams, & lakes (day & night)
• ID’ed & measured fish quickly & accurately, collected/recorded data, drove boat
• Assisted in hatchery spawning, tagging, clipping, and stocking of trout, salmon, &
pike

US Fish & Wildlife Service, Milton, DE
Seasonal Biological Science Technician, May – Nov. 2014
• Collected baseline fish data as part of the largest marsh restoration project in the
east
o Determined sampling techniques & fish richness of refuge ponds, Collected water
quality data
o Sampled marshes, ponds, & creeks: seins, clover traps, fyke nets, electrofishing
o Coordinated research efforts within agency and with out of state biologists
o Wrote article on fish study

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT
Seasonal Research Assistant, Apr. – Dec. 2004; Apr. – Sept. 2005
• Determined the emerald ash borer was not present in the state for Homeland
Security
o Located ash tree sites to survey in every town, took GPS readings, recorded data
o Coordinated with businesses and landowners for data collection
o Constructed and placed traps, identified and collected insects in NY, CT, MA
• Surveyed fruit trees for invasive stink bug, collected stink bugs, entered data
• Trained an assistant on data collection and recording
• Public outreach

Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT
Volunteer, Aug. 2010 – Aug. 2012
Research and Veterinary Services:
• Assisted with blood draws, prepared buffers, cell counts and samples for analysis,
ran assays, cryopreservation, helped train intern
• Inventoried all chemicals in research department, updated MSDS records,
maintained several databases
Stranding:
• Basic and Advanced First Responder Training for marine mammal and turtle
strandings, went out on calls to assess reported stranding situations
Husbandry (March 2011 – Sept. 2011):
• Care & maintenance of Steller Sea Lion exhibit: feeding, training, enrichment, and
record keeping

Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant, Aug. 2007 – May 2010
• Taught Anatomy and Physiology I and II labs with PowerPoint lectures,
demonstrated proper lab technique, assisted students with experiment trouble-
shooting
• Took the initiative to organize the lab, file and strengthen testing materials
• Coordinated and cooperated with multiple professors, other assistants, and lab
coordinator

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Zoology Teaching Assistant, Jan. 2006 – May 2007
• Independently taught zoology labs, determined lab content and how students were
graded
• Wrote lectures, created handouts, quizzes and exams, graded all materials, met
with students and faculty

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Laboratory Assistant, Sept. 2002 – May 2003
• Collected data on the spread of invasive plants by birds in the field
• Entered data using Excel, researched the literature
• Assisted in bird care
• Created database for slide collection, cleaned equipment

Town of Lebanon, CT, Lebanon, CT
Energy Task Force Advisory Committee member, Apr. 2011 – March 2012
• Supported local public awareness and education projects aimed at clean renewable
energy and reduced energy consumption: met with committee and town boards,
attended and promoted events, kept records
• Took initiative to endorse alternative energy options for the town

The Global Classroom - Aula Global Reserve, Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Feline Monitoring Project Volunteer, Nov. 2014
• Programmed & Set up trail cameras, track pads, scent posts and hair snares to
monitor jaguar, cougar, margay, jaguarundi, ocelot, & oncilla within reserve
• Learned and utilized tracking & stalking techniques
• Identified flora and fauna observed either directly or through evidence left

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc., Kendalia, TX
Internship, Aug. – Oct. 2003
• Cared for/Rehabilitated young mammals and birds
o Fed, prepared diets, cleaned, stimulated urination and defecation
o Assessed health and provided necessary treatment

Public Interest Research Group, Storrs, CT
Public Comment Coordinator – Internship, Aug. – Dec. 2000
• Organized support to oppose drilling in the Arctic
o Organized calls to the White House, coordinated efforts to collect signatures and
comment cards
o Spoke to the media, informed the public
o Facilitated teamwork

Earth Day/Grassroots – Internship, Jan. – May 2000
• Promoted and attended meetings and events
• Assisted voter registration, community service

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, TRAINING

GIS Auburn, AL
Field Photography Auburn, AL
DNA techniques: extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing Storrs, CT
Boater’s License Uncasville, CT

INTERESTS

Nature and Wildlife Photography, Hiking, Boating, Anthropology, Music, Rock
Climbing


* References available upon request *