Amanda Marie Wolfe

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

Qualifications
Passionate about Biology and Science! Student centered educational philosophy Skilled in facilitation techniques

Well developed communications skills Skilled in Technogogy integration of technology in to my pedagogy https://sites.google.com/site/mswolfestechnogogy/ July 25th -27th, 2011 July 7th -21st,2011 March 10th 13th, 2011 February 28th, 2011 February 25th, 2011

Professional Development
Conservation Workshop for Educators San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research Life Sciences Summer Institute San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. National Conference on Science Education National Science Teachers Association Rick Morris Student Engagement 2.0 Dr. Fran Chadwick - Theatre in the Classroom CSUSM College of Education Professional Development Seminars

Teacher Related Experience

Clinical Practice II Poway, CA March 2011-June 2011 Mount Carmel High School - Poway Unified School District Taught 2 sections of 9th grade Biology, and 1 section of Human Biology( http://humanbioii.blogspot.com/) Clinical Practice I San Marcos, CA October 2010 December 2010 High Tech High North County Collaboratively taught 3 classes 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 Camp Counselor/ Lifegaurd Cazadero, CA Summers 2002 and 2003 Plantation Farm Camp, Inc Planned and directed activities for 8-16 year old campers that emphasized personal success and a connection with nature Taught and facilitated activities; horseback riding, gardening, art projects, hiking, tide pooling, drama, and animal care Led kayaking trips with campers down the Guallala River

Relevant Work Experience

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, monitoring, and native seed collection and propagation Produced work plans and reports for projects managed, tracked expenses, data analysis and GIS mapping (ESRI Arc View) Program Associate Encinitas, CA Oct. 2007 Jan. 2009 Recycled Products Cooperative Managed accounts and company databases, basic accounting, customer service and member resource calculations Promoted the RPC through quarterly newsletter, brochures, press releases, and networking activities Peace Corps Volunteer Morocco March 2005 - June 2007 United States Peace Corps Environment Sector Carried-out needs assessment in rural communities and prepared reports for the Moroccan Ministry of Water and Forest Facilitated the organization of a Womens Literacy Program for the community of Ben Smim Lead capacity-building and cross training workshops with Womens Cooperatives Aided the organization of a young womens leadership camp benefiting girls from underprivileged communities Served in the Volunteer Support Network peer counseling trainer and committee member

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
Biological Monitoring Intenship Birds Landing, CA Aug. 2004 Feb. 2005 Dixon Marine Services, Inc. -Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project Sampled and Monitored soil, water, flora, and fauna on restoration site, prepared samples for lab analyses Analyzed lab results and prepared data and reports for restoration sites, calibrated and maintained monitoring equipment Assisted in catch and release survey of Endangered Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) Research Assistant Gothic, CO July 2004 Aug. 2004 Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Dartmouth University Lab Assisted research on 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. Rotational Grazing Monitor Arcata, CA Sept. 2003- Feb. 2004 Mad River Slough Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project Monitored grazing activity, health of animals and timed movements of herd in a rotational grazing research project to promote short grass habitat for migrating water fowl. Nature Center Coordinator Carlsbad, CA Oct. 2000-June 2003 Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Organized and ran monthly lagoon clean-ups and invasive plant removals (30-60+ volunteers) Presented progress reports on various projects to the board, completed trail sign project for all lagoon entrances Coordinated volunteers for projects and activities, and recorded and prepared meeting minutes

Volunteer Experience
North County Coastal Food Not Lawns Encinitas, CA February 2008- August 2009 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 Oct. 2000-June 2003 Led nature walks around the reserve for the public and visiting schools and coordinated small fundraising activities Cal State San Marcos Environmental Club San Marcos, CA Feb. 2001- May 2002 Served as vice president and president. Organized events on and off campus to promote environmental awareness, including fairs, film screenings, discussion groups, speakers, fundraisers, and beach clean-ups.

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 June 2011 Jan 2009 - Dec. 2010 August 2003-May 2004 Completed June 2003

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