CHRISTINA F. HEALD

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San Diego, CA 92109 Email: mz02yh@r.postjobfree.com

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Environmental Science | Marine Biology | Federal Regulations

Committed and detail-oriented Environmental Scientist specializing in water-based biology, regulations and cleanup. As a Marine Science Technician in the United States Coast Guard, gained extensive experience working with federal and state agencies, investigating marine incidents, working with spill cleanup and participating in inspections. Numerous certifications and proficient with federal and state environmental regulations, including CFR’s and US Code, CERCLA. Familiar with ArcGIS software.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Wetland Delineation

• Coastal Geology

• Environmental Biology

• Conservation • Spill Cleanup

• Federal Regulations

• Water Quality

• Biological Monitoring • Hazardous Materials

• FEMA Certification

• Shoreline Assessment

• Teaching and Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teach for America, San Francisco, CA 2009-Present

Teacher

Selected from more than 30,000 applicants nationwide to join Teach for America, a prestigious group of recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools.

• Participate in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge in students.

• Engage in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to teaching license area.

• Created a mentorship program for incoming Bay Area Corps members.

• Raised state test scores by 20% in a special education classroom.

• Taught special education for two years, engaging and educating children with alternative needs.

United States Coast Guard, Alameda, CA 2005-Present

Marine Science Technician, Second Class

Lead teams to conduct inspections on vessels, waterfront facilities. Facilitate spill cleanup. Spent 8 months supervising the cleanup of the Mississippi coastline from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Well versed in the use of the Code of Federal Regulation and IMDG. Extensive knowledge of water quality and biological monitoring.

• Certifications:

o Hazardous Material Container Inspector.

o Incident Command Systems (ICS) FEMA levels 100,200,300,700, 701-704, and 800.

o OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR.

• Familiar with CERCLA (Superfund), NEPA and CEQA.

• Conduct shoreline assessment surveys.

• Familiar with ARC GIS software.

• Work closely with federal and state agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency, US Customs, and border patrol.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BACHELORS OF ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, ECKERD COLLEGE, 3.5 GPA (2009)

ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP, VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FOR STUDENT BODY; EXECUTIVE COUNCIL