RIGOBERTO QUIRÓS

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Clinton, MD ***35

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PROFILE

Environmental Nature Resource Scientist/Biologist, with more than 16 years of experience in Biological field data survey in diversity ecosystems, urban forest service, habitats, tree inventory, site assessment (phase I), wetland delineation, impact statements and surveys. Laboratory Science Professor. Language proficiency includes Spanish and English.

EXPERIENCE

SPANISH TEACHER

SUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL, MD 2015-present

Spanish Teacher for Prince George County Public Schools

Teach Spanish 1 and 2 level courses for over 210 high school students.

Provide different instructional techniques to enhance students’ reading, writing, speaking and

understanding of the Spanish language.

FFT Lesson Plans based on the PGCPS State Required.

LABORATORY and SCIENCE PROFESSOR

TURABO UNIVERSITY, PR 2013-2014

Extensive background in education utilizing advanced teaching methodologies and a variety of multimedia tools

Ability to connect with students respond to their needs and motivate them to do their best

Proficient in using various programs (PowerPoint e-learning software etc.)

Excellent speaker capable of creating stimulating and involving conversations

Comfortable teaching laboratory Biology students to use microscopes and other lab equipment

Taught the following college level courses

o Earth Science

o Environmental Ecology

o Laboratory Biology

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

GOMEZ & PIÑERO ASSOCIATES 2006-2014

G & P Associates Inc. is an Engineering company employing over 25 people, supervising, coordinating permitting processes in the feasibility for Housing, Shopping Centers, and renewable energy projects, with an operation budget of 35 million dollars annually.

Prepared environmental permits documents.

Compiled environmental studies and data analysis that met EPA and OSHA requirements.

Managed budget and scheduled requirements

Prepared technical reports and presentation for clients and federal agencies.

SCIENTIST/ BIOLOGIST III

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1998-2006

Urban Forest Service & Natural Resources Biologist

Managed and guided the Regional Environmental Permit Division

Maintained extensive field & natural resources surveys, habitats, vegetation mapping, wetland delineations and mitigation of stream classification.

Inspected and investigated infractions of state and federal laws.

Planned and administered regional strategy, addressing mangrove planning to protect forests, wildlife, wetland and Metro area river basins contributing one-third of the region's water supply.

Maintained and updated projects to safeguard protected land areas and serve as senior environmental consultant for area businesses, developers, schools and industry.

ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD SUPERVISOR

CROWLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1996-1998

Led operations and activities of the Environmental Emergency Team (HAZMAT) addressing industrial/pharmaceutical oil and chemical spill remediation issues.

Supervised maintenance of bilge from large cruise ships and labpack processing.

Established chain of command for each project, identified nature and severity of problem, coordinated resources, formulated and initiated action plan, and enforced all aspects of safety and quality regulations to ensure employee and facility safety and quality standards.

Led safety meetings; ensured hazardous and chemical waste transportation management complied with safety regulations.

Trained, mentored, and supervised a team of 32 remediation technicians.

Served as liaison with the US Coast Guard for rivers, ports and beaches oil spill cleaning.

EDUCATION

TURABO UNIVERSITY

Master of Science Degree Major: Environmental Management 2003, PR

INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY 1993, PR

Bachelor of Science Degree Major: Biology

UNIVERISTY OF MARYLAND College Park, MD

Biology major

(Two-years of undergraduate studies)

SEMINARS

Genomic Approaches in Biosciences

Human Stem Cell Technologies

Flora and Fauna Identification in Tropical Ecosystems

Community First Aid and Safety

COMPUTER / EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Microsoft 10 (Word / Excel / Power Point), GIS, and GPS Systems.

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