Kristin Morgan
South Burlington, VT 05403
Cell: 802-***-****
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Education
Stowe High School, Stowe, Vermont, class of 2010 graduating in top 10% of class, National Merit Scholarship
Finalist
Cornell University, Ithaca NY, class of 2014, Major in Biology, with a Marine concentration and Minor in Music.
Academic Years (2010-2014)
-Lecture and Lab courses in Biology, Oceanography, Limnology, Immunology, Genetics,
Ecology, Anatomy, Physiology, Paleobiology, Statistics, Astronomy, Music, Philosophy,
and Psychology
-General Chemistry with lab, Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry lab, and
Biochemistry courses.
-Mentored independent research project comparing flatfish ventilation anatomy
Summer Courses at Shoals Marine Lab (Appledore Island, ME)
-Oceanography in the Gulf of Maine, 2008 3 week residential field study course with
10 day S.E.A. component on the Corwith Cramer
-Anatomy and Function of Marine Vertebrates, 2011 2 week residential field study
course with Cornell Prof. Bemis and WCUPA Prof. Fish, with a small research project on
otiliths in Gadid fish
-Biodiversity of Marine Invertebrates, 2013 3 week residential field study course with
Cornell Prof. Harvell, with a research project on the affect of light and pH levels on
tunicate larval settlement rates
January Break, 2012 and 2014
-Service Learning travel to Costa Rica and Panama with CU Wind Ensemble -- musical
goodwill mission teaching middle/high school students, both one on one and in small
groups, and performing in SiNEM schools.
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Current
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American Red Cross Lifeguard, expires 6/14/2014
Lifeguard Management, 2012, no expiration
Adult and Child CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid, expire 6/14/2014
Water Safety Instructor, 2011
NAUI SCUBA Diver – Waterfront Diving Center, Burlington VT
Keelboat Sailing -- International Sailing School, Colchester VT
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Skills
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Overall strong work ethic and willingness to take on responsibility. Ultimate respect for safety issues. Quick
learner, patient teacher. Works well with all ages.
Lab experience through coursework and independent projects, including PCR, dissection, gel electrophoresis,
microscopy, chemical tests for microbes, data collection and organization, lab organization, material and equipment
maintenance, statistical analysis
Hands-on educator skills learned via past experiences teaching private to small group of students of various ages
and ethnic backgrounds/languages in music, swimming and GS summer camp
Foreign Language – French language studied formally from HS through intermediate level at Cornell
Accomplished Trombonist, Vermont Youth Orchestra and Green Mountain Youth Orchestra alumnus, District, All-
State, and All-New England Music Festival Participant, Summer Performance Tours to France and China. Have
been playing for 12 years. Current Member of auditioned Cornell University Wind Ensemble and Green Mountain
Brass Band (summers).
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Employment History
Camp Hochelaga
Counselor and Waterfront Specialist, summer 2013
! -Counselor at an overnight girls camp, for girls aged 4-17
-Lifeguard and swim instructor at the waterfront area
-At camp and available to campers 24 hours a day
-Organized and ran evening programs in conjunction with other counselors
-Supervised activities, rest hour, meals and cabin time
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Girl Scout Twin Hills Day Camp
Unit Leader and Lifeguard, summer 2012
! -Day camp counselor for Girl Scout program, with one scheduled overnight every two weeks included:
-Bus monitor onboard bus for transport routes morning and afternoon; responsible for drop-offs and
pick-ups, and communication with parents and camp HQ.
-Planned and supervised Educational and Recreational activities within the unit from international/
cultural to environmental studies, campfire cooking with themes, arts and crafts, games/friendship/
bonding activities.
-Responsible for overall safety of a unit of 8-12 girls, including campfire and water safety, and First Aid
-Lifeguard for camp on swim days at the beach/reservoir
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The Edge, Williston and South Burlington, VT
Swim Instructor, summer 2012.
-Taught swimming and water safety to children of all ages and levels in group lessons, using American Red
Cross swim levels and testing protocols.
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The Swimming Hole, Stowe VT
Swim Instructor and Lifeguard, summer 2011-2012.
-Taught private and group swimming lessons and water safety to children of all ages and adults, using
American Red Cross swim levels and testing protocols.
-Maintained a safe environment at a large pool, with a diving board and small water slide, and surveyed all
individuals in and around the pool.
-Handled guest requests, inquiries and complaints, as well as pool area cleaning, some maintenance, and
safety checks of equipment when necessary.
Cornell University Music Department, Ithaca NY
Member of CU Wind Ensemble, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Senior Weeks
-Paid Performer in ensemble for senior week formal events including Convocation, Commencement, and
PhD Hooding ceremonies, as well as other gigs for senior week
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Smugglers Notch Resort Aquatics, Jeffersonville VT
Lifeguard, 2010 and 2011 summers
-Responsible for ensuring safety of resort guests, adults and children, in large outdoor waterpark setting
with a wide range of water attractions for all ages and abilities.
-Maintained surveillance of individuals in and around swimming areas
-Ensured that rules and regulations were followed by all patrons
-Handled guest requests, inquiries and complaints.
-Participated in ongoing safety and rescue drills.
-Worked both day and evening shifts under artificial lighting
-Involved in weather monitoring and enforcement of speedy evacuation for adverse conditions
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References
Cynthia Johnston-Turner, CU Wind Ensemble Director, Cornell University
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Sandy Valine, Program Director, Camp Hochelaga, South Hero
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Stacy Farina, PhD Candidate at Cornell, Research Project Supervisor
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Drew Harvell, Phd., Cornell Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Faculty Advisor
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