Resume

• 2009

  English

  Master's Degree

  Biology

  Certificate: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  Florida Atlantic University

• 2003

  Bachelor's Degree

  Marine Biology

  Florida Atlantic University

  Geographic Information Systems

  Florida Atlantic University

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

  Higher Education

  Data Entry

  Microsoft Excel

  Biology

  Microsoft Word

  Educational Technology

  Databases

  Marine Biology

  Scuba Diving

  Scientific Presentation

  Scientific Communications

  Aquatic Ecology

  Data Analysis

  Research

  Scientific Writing

  Small Boat Operations

  PowerPoint

  Scientific Analysis

  Oceanography

  Filina

  Science education is the change needed to help bring awareness and conservation to our ecosystems and human health. I hope to spark a passion for science in my students and the public. I am also interested in progressing science education with advancements in technology.

  Joshua

  Filina

  Florida Atlantic University

  Palm Beach State College

  Boca Raton

  FL

  OCE1001 Introduction to Oceanography: Traditional lecture-focused course. Provided an introductory examination of the physical

  biological

  and socio-economical relationships with the ocean environment. Created own course content tailored for both science and non-science undergraduates.\n\nBSC1011 Principles of Biology II: Traditional lecture-focused course. Enhanced undergraduate students’ understanding of organismal diversity

  phylogeny

  and ecology. Created own course content and exams.\n\nBSC1010L Principles of Biology I Laboratory: Enhanced undergraduate students’ understanding of introductory methods and mechanisms of biology

  through hands-on experiments in a laboratory setting. Duties included preparation of experiments

  lecturing

  and writing exams.\n\nBSC1011L Principles of Biology II Laboratory: Introductory lab to organismal diversity

  phylogenetic relationships

  and evolutionary mechanisms in a laboratory setting. Duties included lecturing and writing exams.

  Adjunct Professor

  Palm Beach State College

  Aquatic Plant Ecology Lab

  FAU

  Boca Raton

  FL

  Supervisor and mentor for undergraduate student researchers. Provided guidance for the development

  data collection

  writing

  and presentation of projects.

  Undergraduate Research Mentor

  Florida Atlantic University

  Boca Raton

  Florida

  Marine Botany Laboratory: Hands-on experiments and activities related to the field of oceanography and marine botany with undergraduate students

  in both a laboratory and field setting. Enhanced students’ understanding of writing for scientific research. Duties included design of experiments and coursework. \n\nPlant Physiology Laboratory: Hands-on laboratory activities in the field of terrestrial plant physiology for both graduate and undergraduate students

  including seed germination in different types of growth media and plant genetic experimentation. Duties included design of experiments and coursework

  lecturing

  and writing exams.\n\nPrinciples of Biology Laboratory: Introductory methods and mechanisms of biology

  through hands-on experiments in a laboratory setting. Duties included preparation of experiments

  lecturing and writing exams.\n\nBiodiversity Laboratory: Enhanced undergraduate students’ understanding of organismal diversity

  phylogenetic relationships

  and evolutionary mechanisms in a laboratory setting. Duties included lecturing and writing exams.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Florida Atlantic University