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Educated rising 4th–6th graders on ocean literacy through hands-on activities, chaperoned field trips, and assisted head counselor with project organization and daily operations.

Designed research-based lessons and led community outreach activities, and analyzed case data to help determine causes of death in marine specimens.

Contributed to research on doliolid roles in the microbial loop, processed imagery with ImageJ, and participated in a research cruise for field data collection.

Assisted with lab maintenance and boat-based data collection while supporting graduate students in marine chemistry research tasks.

Assisted in sea turtle rehabilitation and responded to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings while analyzing necropsy data to determine causes of death.

Supported students in improving study habits and cognitive skills through one-on-one tutoring and academic coaching.

Updated and organized specimen archives and databases using Microsoft Access to maintain research documentation and collections.

Monitored and maintained aquaponics systems and contributed ideas to address urban food deserts through urban agriculture initiatives.

Grade: 3.40 GPA

Activities and societies: CEAR Hub Intern, Marine Chemistry Intern, Office of Naval Research Intern (Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program), Coast Camp Counselor, tutoring and work-study roles, aquaponics intern, research assistant contributions

Achieved a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science with coursework and research experience in field sampling, lab techniques, and environmental outreach; expected Spring 2025 graduation with a 3.40 GPA.