Biology Graduate Student
California State University, Chico
Gin Lawson
Biology Graduate Student
California State University, Chico
Dr. Tag Engstrom, Advisor
Education
Masters of Science student Current
California State University, Chico
Dr. Tag Engstrom, Advisor
Associate of Science: Biological Sciences 2013 Butte College, Oroville
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts 2006
California State University, Chico
Graduate Cum Laude
Honors
Americorps National Service Award: 2003 & 2004
Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society: inducted 2002
Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award: 2004
Math Engineering Science Achievement: inducted 2009
Coursework
Fieldwork experience
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge January 2011- May 2011
Gathered evidence of large carnivore presence on Nature Conservancy land at different stages of restoration from agricultural use to Wildlife refuge.
Assistant Botanist/ Resource Crew
US Forest Service June 2005- August 2005
Mount Hough Ranger District
Actively managed invasive species through hand-pulling. Assisted with the management of timber through measuring, thinning, and data collection.
Assistant Botanist
US Forest Service January 2005- May 2005
Mount Hough Ranger District
Collected data on sesitive plants species, Cypridium fasciculatum and Cypripedium montanum, as part of a fire restoration project.
Zoology
Botany
Cellular & Molecular Biology
General Chemisty I & II
Organic Chemistry I & II
Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & II
Calculus I & II
2010 - present
2010 - present
Teaching experience
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Learning Center at Butte College January 2012- May 2012
Provided support to students enrolled in General Chemistry. Attended lectures, tutored students, created worksheets, and developed activities.
Academic Excellence Workshop Leader
MESA Program at Butte Collge August 2011- December 2011
Participated in a tutoring program designed to support MESA students. In General Chemistry, attended lectures, tutored students, created worksheets, and developed activiites.
Work-Study Intern
Child Development Center at Butte Collge January 2010- May 2010
Under supervision of the classroom teacher, planned and provided instruction in classroom and playground settings. Promoted learning and problem-solving abilities. Facilitated social and emotional growth through positive interactions with peers.
Substitute Teacher
Butte County Office of Education August 2007- May 2009
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, implemented lesson plans, supervised students, monitored halls, and performed lunch duty.