Amanda Marie Wolfe

wolfe015@cougars.csusm.edu 1355 Rubenstein Ave. Cardiff, CA 92007 Cell: 760.707.6392

Qualifications
Student centered educational philosophy Skilled in facilitation techniques Knowledgeable about subject matter Biology Well developed communications skills Skilled in Technogogy integration of technology in to my pedagogy (http://amandastechnogogy422.blogspot.com/ )

Education
Single Subject Credential Program Biology California State University San Marcos GIS Course Work Palomar College Post Baccalaureate course work Humboldt State University - Natural Resources Department B.A. Biology and Environmental Studies California State University San Marcos August 2010 - Present

Jan 2009 - Dec. 2010

August 2003-May 2004

June 2003

Work Experience
Clinical Practice II Poway, CA March 2011-June 2011 Mount Carmel High School Poway Unified School District Taught 2 classes of Biology II Units included Cell Cycles; Sexual Reproduction, Genetics, Biotechnology, and Evolution Taught 1 class of Human Biology II Units included, Tissues, Integumentary, Muscoskeletal, Digestive, Cardiovascular and Respiratory, and the nervous system. Highlight Physiology of Disease Prezi Project with Human Biology class: http://humanbioii.blogspot.com/ Clinical Practice I San Marcos, CA October 2010 December 2010 High Tech High North County Collaborative teaching of 3classes of 11th grade Biology Units included Genetics and Human Physiology and Anatomy Highlight class field trip to Palomar College data collection of physiological response and cadaver demonstration Project Manager San Diego, CA June 2009 Sept. 2010 Soil Ecology & Restoration Group San Diego State University Research Foundation Managed team of research assistants in restoration field work Conducted field research, produced work plans and reports, and tracked expenses on native habitat restoration projects Data management and analysis, GIS mapping - Arc View Software Recycled Products Cooperative Encinitas, CA Program Associate Managed accounts and company databases, and conducted basic accounting using Quick Books Educated members on how to conserve resources and provided customer service Promoted the Cooperative through quarterly newsletter, brochures, press releases, and networking Oct. 2007 Jan. 2009

U.S. Peace Corps Morocco, Provinces of Errachidia and Ifrane March 2005 - June 2007 Natural Resources and Community Development Volunteer Carried-out needs assessment in rural communities in collaboration with the Moroccan ministry counterparts Facilitated the organization of a Womens Literacy Program for the community of Ben Smim Lead capacity-building workshops with Womens Cooperatives Aided the organization of a young womens leadership camp benefiting girls from underprivileged communities Served as committee member and trainer for the Volunteer Support Network

wolfe015@cougars.csusm.edu

Cell: 760.707.6392

Amanda Marie Wolfe

wolfe015@cougars.csusm.edu 1355 Rubenstein Ave. Cardiff, CA 92007 Cell: 760.707.6392
U.S. Peace Corps Morocco, Province Ouarzazate March 2005 May 2005 Peace Corps Volunteer Trainee Trained in community needs assessment and priority ranking, facilitation, cultural sensitivity, community integration, Arabic and Tamazight dialects. Additional in-service training in project development, management, and evaluation Dixon Marine Services, Inc. Inverness, CA Aug. 2004 Feb. 2005 Biological Monitoring Internship, Montezuma Wetlands Project, Birds Landing, CA Sampled and Monitored soil, water, flora, and fauna on restoration site Prepared samples for lab analyses Collected and managed data and complied and prepared reports for restoration sites. Calibrated and maintained monitoring equipment Assisted in catch and release survey of Endangered Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Gothic, CO July 2004 Aug. 2004 Field Research Assistant Assisted PhD candidate in study on bumblebee life history and plant/pollinator dependencies in alpine meadows. Skills utilized; plant, pollinator and pollen identification, mark and release on bumblebees to estimate populations, literature research, and data entry. Concentration of floral resources data collected along randomly selected transects. Mad River Slough Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project Arcata, CA Sept. 2003- Feb. 2004 Rotational Grazing Assistant Monitored grazing activity, health of animals and timed movements of herd in a rotational grazing management project to promote short grass habitat for migrating water fowl. Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Carlsbad, CA Nature Center Coordinator Organized and ran monthly lagoon clean-ups and invasive plant removals (30-60+ volunteers) Completed trail sign project for all lagoon entrances Coordinated volunteers for projects and activities Presented progress reports on various projects to the Board Recorded and prepared Board meeting minutes Oct. 2000-June 2003

Volunteer Experience
North County Coastal Food Not Lawns Community Group Encinitas, CA February 2008- August 2009 Organizer Organized community building events that raised awareness of local food production and provided opportunities to share gardening and food growing techniques Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Carlsbad, CA Volunteer Led nature walks around the reserve for the public and visiting schools Coordinated fundraising activities Oct. 2000-June 2003

Cal State San Marcos Environmental Club San Marcos, CA Feb. 2001- May 2002 President Organized events on and off campus to promote environmental awareness, including fairs, film screenings, discussion groups, speakers, fundraisers, and beach clean-ups. Provided on-campus outreach for local conservation groups

Languages
Tamazight - (Native Moroccan Language) Fluent in dialects of the Atlas Mountains and Saharan regions Moroccan Arabic - Intermediate High: Oral exit exam from Peace Corps, Novice in reading and writing script French - Intermediate with ongoing study and practice Spanish Beginning study

wolfe015@cougars.csusm.edu

Cell: 760.707.6392