Zoë Spearman

Experience

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  Bretton Woods Ski Area

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2017

  Ski Instructor
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  The Holy Donut

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Salesperson and Barista
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  ASOC Renewable Energy & Sustainability Fund

  Nov 2017 - May 2021

  Treasurer

  Managing $40,000 in student fees per year for sustainable initiatives on campus.

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  Flatbread Company Inc.

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Hostess

  Serviced hundreds of patrons.

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  Occidental College

  Sept 2018 - May 2021

  Prepared online materials for online Biology of Marine Fishes course (BIO 356).Organized materials in person for various lectures. Organized and photographed specimens in the Occidental College Marine Biodiversity Collection. Researched the Life History of the California Corbina, Menticirrhus undulatus. Trawled for plankton samples in King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA. Sorted Poseidon plankton specimens using light microscope. Took notes for the Occidental College Disability Services, Marine Biology, Calculus II, Cultural Studies Program. Researched coral bleaching and restoration under the supervision of Dr. Amber Stubler. Created an organized website for the Applied Marine Biology and Ecology Research Lab.

  • Biology of Marine Fishes Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Museum Science Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Student Researcher, Vantuna Research Group

    Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Note Taker

    Sept 2017 - May 2021

  • Treasurer, Oxy Ski and Snowboard Club

    Aug 2018 - May 2020

  • Student Researcher, Applied Marine Biology and Ecology Research Lab

    Nov 2017 - May 2020

  • Treasurer, Philosophy Club

    Sept 2018 - May 2019
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  CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Researcher, Independent Study Project

  Monitored larval growth rate of the Central American meadow tree frog, Isthmohyla pseudopuma (Hylidae) in low and high density. Collected tadpole larvae at the continental divide from ephemeral pools. Analyzed data regarding percent change in weight, body length, and total length.

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  Australian Institute of Marine Science

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  Student Research Assistant

  Researched the effect of weathered condensate on the settlement success of the commonMarine sponge Carteriospongia foliascens. Created Water Accommodated Fraction dilutions and collected water quality data. Performed gene expression and microbiology experiment. Generated figures using Excel to draw conclusions from ecotoxicology data. Concluded that the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons within the weathered condensate have negative impacts on the settlement success of the study species.

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  Bayberry Nurseries & The Great Hill Horticultural Foundation

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Gardener and Nursery Worker

  Managed native and non-native plant species. Facilitated healthy growth for shrubs and small trees.

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  Public Schools of Brookline

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Paraprofessional

  Supported students and teachers in two first grade classrooms each with 15-16 children. Contributed to the diversity and excellence of the Brookline Public School district

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  Harvard Medical School

  Sept 2022 - now

  As the Staff Vice Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on the Status of Women, I promote career development, mentorship, and leadership at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). I facilitate professional advancement and community building at HMS and HSDM and collaborate with the Staff Co-Chair, Faculty Co-Chair and Faculty Vice Co-Chair. I also attend the monthly leadership Council meetings (1 hour and 15 mins) and any JCSW Events. As the Chief of Staff’s deputy I support the activities, initiatives, and goals of the Dean’s Office and focus on a wide array of complex and confidential activities while managing projects for the dean and attending meetings on behalf of the Chief of Staff. I advance projects such as standalone events or new initiatives, communicate with relevant stakeholders and produce status updates as needed.

  • Staff Vice Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on the Status of Women

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Project Administrator

    Sept 2022 - now