Resume

Technical Skills

Programming: Python (scikit-learn, pandas, NLTK)

Other: Linux, shell scripting, markdown, git

Geoscience: ObsPy, SWARM, GMT

Education

M.S. Geophysics
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (2004)

B.S. Astrophysics
University of Minnesota (1999)

Experience

Physics Subject Matter Expert (2014–2015), Rasmussen College
Created the physics content for the upper-division humanities course Understanding Ourselves Through Physics.

Astronomy Content Author (2013–2015), Sapling Learning
Developed web-based interactive questions, including feedback, hints and complete solutions, for college-level astronomy courses.

Instructor (2010–2012), St. Paul’s School, Advanced Studies Program
Instructor for a college-level astronomy course in a residential academic program.

Graduate Research Assistant (2001–2003), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Thesis work involved characterizing the physical properties of sediments in the initial deformation zone of a subduction megathrust off the coast of southwest Japan.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (2002), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Teaching assistant for an upper division geophysics field course in exploration geophysics.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1999–2001), University of New Mexico
Teaching assistant for astronomy lab sessions and evening observatory sessions.