Leilani Pasicolan
Fayetteville, NC 28303
abkt18@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
I strive to apply the knowledge and expertise that I have gained from
working in academia to my own personal scientific endeavors in the field of
human anatomy, animal behavior, ecology and evolution.
Work Experience
. August 2008 to (in progress) - Masters of Science Degree
Research experience in experimental design, data collection, and
statistical analysis was practiced daily.
. August 2008 to May 2010 - Teacher's assistant in Biology I and II labs
Six hours of lab time were taught weekly to a class of 48 students.
Lessons included hands on dissections, experiments, and assistance in
writing scientific lab reports.
. November 2007 to March 2008 - Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Enjoyed working with animals and customers while assisting
veterinarians.
. May 2001 to May 2007 - Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Provided assistance to physical, occupational, and recreational
therapists.
Education
. August 2008 (in progress)-Master of Science in Biology with a
specialized focus in Conservation Ecology and Evolution, University of
Central Florida.
o Anticipated graduation date: December 2010
o Proposed thesis topic: Adaptive responses to hypoxia in the
Neotropical electric fish genus Brachyhypopomus
o Current GPA 3.5
. Relevant Courses
. Animal Physiology, Animal Behavioral Ecology, Ichthyology,
Methods in Restoration Ecology, Evolution
. August 2003 to May 2007 - Bachelor of Science in Biology at the
University of North Florida
Conducted senior research on pitcher plants (Sarracenia minor)
with Dr. Daniel Moon.
Achievements
. Attendant of the American Ichthyology and Herpetology Conference at
Providence, RI
. Sigma Xi Grant 2009
. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
. Scholarships for Military Children Award
. National Honor Society of Secondary Schools
References
References gladly supplied upon request