Marina Peebles

Experience

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  Isla Vista Food Cooperative

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Floor Manager

  Manage cashiers and delegate tasks.Work the cash register, count register drawers, great money handling skills.Excellent customer service skills, answering questions, phone calls.Knowledge of homeopathic remedies with plants and herbs.

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  Shamma Farms and Fehring Family Farm

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Food Grower and Chicken Caretaker

  Knowledge of permaculture, growing, harvesting, landscaping and farm maintenance. Grew food and sold it at the local Hanalei Farmer's Market every weekend.

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  Merriman's Hawaii

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Server

  Experience working on a team with good communication and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.Great food handling skills.Grew local greens, avocados and tomatoes for the restaurant.

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  Channel Islands Outfitters dba Paddle Sports Center

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Sea Cave Kayak/ Snorkel Guide and Naturalist

  • Lead adults/children by kayak and snorkeling in sea caves at Scorpion Ranch and Painted Cave on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park.• Taught clients geology of the islands, ecology of kelp forests, and history of Santa Cruz Island.• Good communication skills with coworkers and clients by establishing trust and positive relationships.

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  Divinitree Yoga and Art Studio

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2019

  Yoga and Acroyoga Teacher

  -Taught regular acroyoga classes, up to 2 classes per week regularly (all levels and intermediate)-Taught yoga classes as needed as a substitute yoga teacher.

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  Santa Barbara Adventure Company

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2019

  Sea Kayak and Snorkel Guide / Naturalist

  • Lead adults/children by kayak and snorkeling in sea caves at Scorpion Ranch, Painted Cave, and Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park.• Taught clients geology of the islands, ecology of kelp forests, and history of Santa Cruz Island.• Good communication skills with coworkers and clients by establishing trust and positive relationships.

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  Wilderness Youth Project

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  Nature Mentor/Environmental Educator

  • Lead children, ages 3-14, outdoors to gain confidence and appreciation for the outside world.• Taught primitive skills such as species identification, friction fire building, wild harvesting, knife handling, shelter building, and backpacking. Also trained volunteers during programs.

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  UC Santa Barbara

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Acroyoga Teacher

  Taught acroyoga classes for students and staff at the Recreation Center at UCSB

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  Southern Oregon University

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Delivered engaging instruction and lab demonstrations for undergraduate biology labs on topics such as organic molecules, water, cells, diffusion and osmosis, enzymes, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, mitosis, meiosis, levels of organization, human body systems, and reproduction and development.• Facilitated lab dissections of bovine hearts, fetal pigs, and sheep eyes.• Collaborated with faculty in Professional Learning Community to best meet student’s needs.• Developed trustful learning partnerships with students by facilitating engaging ice breaker games and get-to know-you activities to learn the educational needs of the diverse group of students. • Experience using the course management system and learning platform Moodle as a teacher and student. Show less

  • Environmental Educator for Fall in the Field

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Biology Lab Instructor

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
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  North Medford High School

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Student Teacher for 9th grade Biology

  • Developed culturally responsive biology curriculum and delivered differentiated instruction to students via Zoom, Canvas and through in-person instruction based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).• Topics include properties of life, ecology, energy flow, cycles of matter, biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, climate change, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, organic molecules, DNA & protein synthesis, COVID vaccines, mitotic cell division, cancer, meiosis, genetics, evolution, and natural selection.• Created and taught inquiry based virtual and in-person biology labs where students collect/analyze data & create/compare graphs.• Maintained excellent rapport and relationships with diverse groups of students and families. Show less

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  EDUStaff, LLC

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Substitute Teacher for Medford School District

  • Adapted to the unique needs of different schools by providing effective substitute teaching instruction.• Fast learner who can anticipate needs of students, teacher and support staff at public schools.• Developed and taught unique science lesson on tree adaptations for all 1st graders in the outdoor classroom.• Taught engaging lesson on length of day and seasons of the earth to all 5th graders.

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  Santa Barbara Unified School District

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  7th Grade Science Teacher
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  Core Balance Training

  Feb 2023 - now

  Social Media Manager