Crystal Braun

Experience

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  University of Northern British Columbia

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2007

  • Conducted labs and tutorials for three introductory four-month biology courses.• Introduced students to basic wet-lab experimental techniques and safety protocols.• Instructed scientific writing and statistics tutorials to assist labs, and graded lab reports and exams. • Isolated using sterile procedures and categorized the variability in wood decay fungi from mountain pine beetle killed trees.• Identified Dothistroma septosporum spores and recorded spore capture from volumetric spore trapping trials and needle-dip method.

  • Teaching Assistant, Biology Department

    Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Research Assistant

    Nov 2005 - Aug 2006
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  University of Northern British Columbia

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2009

  • Developed research project with biology, geography, and forestry research associates.• Independently directed fieldwork in remote areas and trained field assistants in data collection methods and monitoring protocols.• Performed statistical analyses on field data and ArcGIS spatial data to design models quantifying the location and severity of a forest disease.• Maintained project updates between UNBC, the BC Ministry of Forests and Range, and Silverwood Consulting. • Developed lessons to instruct students how to manage, display, and analyze spatial data with ArcGIS v.9 applications.• Guided students in project development and graded spatial analysis projects in the fields of landscape ecology, conservation biology, recreation and tourism, and land use planning.

  • Graduate Student / Researcher

    Sept 2006 - Apr 2009

  • Teaching Assistant, Geography Department

    Sept 2007 - Apr 2008
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  Nipissing University

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Research Assistant, Forest Research Lab

  • Performed dendrochronology analyses and maintained database quality for predictive ecological mapping projects stored on computer databases.• Performed dendrochronology analyses, assisted LiDAR scanning, performed tree coring, Ecological Land Classification (ELC), and applied various other surveying techniques in spatial analysis plots.• Served as Health and Safety Worker Representative in the field, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Show less

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  Canadore College

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Instructor, Environmental Monitoring and Protection – Technician Program

  • Developed curriculum, conducted labs, and facilitated team projects for six environmental science courses (introductory chemistry, environmental chemistry, ecology, and limnology) as part of a two-year Environmental Monitoring and Protection – Technician Program.• Prepared spreadsheets, reports, learning materials, and presentations with Microsoft Office as part of instructional and administrative duties.• Supervised students in lab methods and field applications for water quality monitoring (e.g. dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, suspended solids, turbidity, chloride, and nutrient content), as well as proper use of lab equipment ranging from glassware to spectrophotometers and portable meters. Show less

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  Francine Gaetz

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Independent Contractor (Caregiver position)

  • Attended to caregiving needs of employer (preparing meals, assisting mobility) with demonstrated sensitivity to the employer’s neurodegenerative health condition.• Provided research assistance to aid the employer in determining the best course of action that would result in the highest quality of life during the final phase of her disease.• Accompanied employer to a fishing camp on the west coast by bush plane, and attended caregiving needs in a wide range of settings ranging from urban to remote wilderness.• Assisted with basic bookkeeping tasks such as filing invoices and posting receipts. Show less

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  Quesnel Women's Resource Centre

  Jun 2013 - May 2014

  • Lead facilitator and outreach provider for a peer-driven support group for women recovering from trauma, abuse, loss, and mental health needs. • Attended meetings and provided community member input for the OVISTA (Our Vision is Stopping the Abuse) research project funded by Status of Women Canada.• Utilized methods in qualitative data collection to conduct interviews of women discussing their experiences of violence, abuse, and encounters with service providers.

  • Peer Support Group Facilitator (Bridging Support Group)

    Jan 2013 - May 2014

  • Research Interviewer

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Axis Family Resources Ltd.

  Apr 2014 - now

  • Deliver parenting training programs one-on-one and drop-in support groups to parents seeking to improve their parenting skills and improve their relationships with their children. • Provide support services to families experiencing crisis or children and youth coming into care.• Co-facilitate groups for youth and maintain records for program attendance.

  • Parenting Wisely Facilitator

    Apr 2015 - now

  • Casual Family Support Worker, Casual Youth Worker

    Apr 2014 - now
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  North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society

  May 2014 - Nov 2014

  Strengthening Families Program Facilitator

  • Facilitate a 14-session evidence-based parenting and life skills program specifically designed for families of high risk youth.• Gain firsthand experience in conducting a program with demonstrated epigenetic benefits in boosting participants' protective genetic factors against long-term anxiety and depression outcomes.