Resume

• 2004

  M.A.

  Biology

  MA Teacher Certification Biology 8-12

  Massachusetts Department of Education

• 2001

  Boston Museum of Science

  Sweeney Granite Mountain Desert Research Center

  Freelance - Wimmerworks

  Boston

  MA

  Supervised participants

  employees and volunteers during the museum’s overnight Camp In program\nProvided customer service to program participants and museum visitors including addressing complaints and concerns

  solving logistical problems

  and responding to injuries and other emergencies

  Museum education/ Supervisory staff for overnight program (Head overnight)

  Boston Museum of Science

  Northampton

  MA

  Grant Writing \nCreating and editing content for websites and social media.\nProducing and analysing reports on web traffic and activities.\nProviding consultations about creating an effective social media presence. \nexamples of work available at wimmerworks.com

  Web Content Producer and Writer

  Freelance - Wimmerworks

  Victor Valley College

  Coordinator of Anatomy and Physiology

  Holyoke Community College

  Chicopee Comprehensive High School

  617 Montgomery Street

  Chicopee

  MA 01020

  Collaborated with regional scientists to bring real world science into the classroom \nWrote custom text units for a curriculum that tied science concepts with applied mathematics \nCreated unit and lesson plans that met state standards and actively engaged students\nPerformed data analyses to determine which methods of instruction worked best

  and altered lessons accordingly. \nAdviser for the Gay Straight Alliance.

  Biology / Chemistry Teacher

  Kelso

  CA

  Herbarium work: Collected and preserved plant samples. Maintained the herbarium and its corresponding database.\nDatabase Maintenance: Mined plant databases to identify collections of rare plant species.\nOutreach and Education: Gave orientations to new visitors addressing rules

  questions and concerns about working and living at a remote field station.

  Herbarium Technician/Administrative Assistant

  Sweeney Granite Mountain Desert Research Center

  Holyoke

  MA

  Use engaging lectures

  minds-on

  hands-on and problem-based learning activities to teach scientific concepts to help students gain critical and scientific thinking skills \nUtilize case studies to link classroom learning with clinical situations\nInstruct students in proper laboratory technique

  assessed student knowledge using written and verbal testing

  and ensured appropriate disposal of hazardous materials

  Adjunct Instructor Biology

  Anatomy & Pysiology

  Holyoke Community College

• 2000

  B.A.

  Studied the population genetics of Yucca brevifolia (The Joshua Tree). Played bass with the campus based celtic group The Wailing Banshees.

  Biology

  Smith College

• Checked in speakers and participants at annual conference.\nSolved problems as they came up and provided exceptional customer service.\n\n

  New England Regional Developers

  Co-treasurer

  Track donations

  income and expenses with Quickbooks. \nCreate monthly Treasurer reports. \nReconcile accounts monthly. \nFundraising through local events. \n

  Bridge Street School PTO

  Steward

  Trail building and maintenance

  invasive plant management: Mt. Warner

  Peeked Mountain

  and Dinosaur Footprints. \nPrepared and submitted applications with local conservation committees for bridge permits at Mt. Warner. \nTrained as a volunteer crew leader (Fall 2013)\nAssisted with programming at Mt. Warner (Grand opening

  organized hikes) and Little Tom (Grand opening) \n

  The Trustees

  Guest Services and Interpretive Volunteer

  Performed formal and informal interpretation at the Kelso Depot Visitors Center\nDesigned

  organized and led formal interpretive walks/hikes of Teutonia Peak Trail and the Kelso Dunes which focused on the flora and fauna of the Mojave Desert. \nOperated and reconciled the cash register in the park store

  National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks

  Board Member

  People's Institute

  Tutoring

  Research

  Social Media

  Grant Writing

  Physiology

  Biology

  Science

  Science Education

  Chemistry

  Editing

  Volunteer Management

  Teaching

  Molecular Biology

  Higher Education

  Public Speaking

  Writing

  Nonprofits

  Community Outreach

  Toulson

  My goal is to develop understanding

  connection and a sense of stewardship between people and world around them through experience

  accessibility and communication. \n\n

  Amy

  Toulson

  Victor Valley College

  Chicopee Comprehensive High School

  Holyoke Community College