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I am an ecologist and conservation biologist by training. I recently completed a PhD in Biology and am looking to serve as a tutor over the next few months before beginning a postdoctoral research appointment this winter. My research has allowed me to become proficient in multiple biology, environmental science, and statistics-related topics that are important for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. In addition, my work has frequently involved geoanalysis and coding software such as ArcGIS and R, of which I am a fluent user of both. My research also makes use of advanced statistics including both information-theoretic and frequentist approaches, and I have completed eight total graduate level (and several additional undergraduate-level) courses related to all major branches of statistics (Bayesian, information-theoretic, and frequentist). In addition, I have played a lead role in advising undergraduate students completing independent research and class projects within my areas of expertise, making me well-qualified to serve as a mentor. Given my experience, I am comfortable providing tutoring services in ecology, conservation biology, coding in R, geographic information systems (e.g., ArcGIS), wildlife ecology, biostatistics, introductory statistics, biogeography, information-theoretic approaches, spatial ecology, biodiversity analyses, ecological modeling, species distribution modeling, phenology, bioinventory approaches, occupancy modeling, introductory ecology, community ecology, climate change ecology, introductory biology, and algebra.

Subjects

  • R (Programming) Beginner-Intermediate

  • Ecology Beginner-Expert

  • Ecological concepts Beginner-Expert

  • Biodiversity and Conservation Beginner-Expert

  • Bio-Maths & Bio-Stats Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (Aug, 2024–Present) at Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
  • Graduate Research Assistant (Aug, 2020–Jul, 2024) at Washington State University Vancouver
  • Biological Field Technician (Oct, 2019–Apr, 2020) at Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bristol, FL
  • Graduate Research Assistant (Aug, 2017–May, 2019) at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Pond Study Site Manager (Jul, 2016–Jun, 2017) at University of Florida/U.S. Forest Service, Gainesville, FL
  • REU Scholar (May, 2016–Jul, 2016) at Samford University, Homewood, AL
  • Green Offices/Labs Intern (Aug, 2015–Apr, 2017) at Office of Sustainability, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
  • Biological Intern (May, 2015–Aug, 2015) at University of Florida, Davie, FL

Education

  • PhD in Biology (Aug, 2020–Jul, 2024) from Washington State University Vancouver–scored 4.0 GPA
  • MS in Fish & Wildlife Conservation (Aug, 2017–May, 2019) from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia–scored 3.6 GPA
  • B.S. in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation (Aug, 2014–Apr, 2017) from University of Florida, Gainesville–scored 3.8 GPA

Fee details

    US$20–40/hour (US$20–40/hour)

    My hourly fee is sliding scale, depending on the student's situation.

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