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Rachel Parry

Rachel Parry

Acting Team Leader / CSR

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marine Scientist, Conservationist, Educator, Scientific Diver, and Dive Instructor

  • Education

    • ESOL Partners

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      Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring

    • NZQA New Zealand

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      National Certificate in Tourism and Travel

    • Global TESOL NZ

      2009 - 2010
      Advanced Diploma of TESOL Specialisations in Business, Medical & Legal English, English for children, and TOEFL preparation.

      Activities and Societies: Total of 300 hours study

    • University of Cambridge

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      Teacher Knowledge Test

    • Universitat d'Alacant

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      Certificate in the Art of Black and White Photography

    • Southern Institute of Technology

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices

    • Victoria University of Wellington

      2021 - 2022
      Masters of Marine Conservation with Distinction Distinction

      "Spatial variation more important than species identity in determining the presence of microplastics in temperate sponges."

    • Southern Institute of Technology

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate in Organic Primary Production Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture

    • Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

      2014 - 2014
      Post Graduate Certificate Sustainable Management

    • Massey University

      2004 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Linguistics and Spanish

    • Universitat d'Alacant / Universidad de Alicante

      2006 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish

    • University of Southern Queensland

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Science - MSc Climatology & Sustainability

  • Experience

    • Inland Revenue NZ

      Jun 2007 - Nov 2011
      Acting Team Leader / CSR

    • EF English First

      Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
      English Teacher

    • Dive Seychelles - Underwater Centre

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Dive Master/ Dive Guide

    • EF Education First

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Teacher

    • Global Vision International

      May 2014 - Aug 2015

      • Project Coordinator - Field Staff (Contract)

        Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

      • Science and Community Officer - Scientific Diver

        May 2014 - Jun 2015

    • Underwater Vision Center

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      Environmental Educator and Dive Instructor

    • Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Director of Operations - Both Science & Community Projects

    • Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre

      Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
      Scuba Dive Instructor (PADI & SSI)

    • ILSC Education Group

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
      English Language Teacher

    • Ocean Life Education

      Jun 2017 - Feb 2019
      Marine Science Educator

    • Big Blue Diving Resort

      Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

      • Marine Educator & Scuba Diving Instructor - Scientific Diver

        Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

      • Acting Marine Conservation Manager

        Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

    • MDPI

      Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
      Editor (Scientific Publications)

      Editing scientific articles before publication.

    • Mountains to Sea Wellington

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      Data Collection and Management - Love Rimurimu restoration project

    • Mountains to Sea Wellington - Love Rimurimu

      Jul 2023 - now
      Science and Community Monitoring Lead & Marine Programme Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Team Leader (Reef Health Surveyor)

      Reef Check Australia
      Apr 2018

    • React Right INSTRUCTOR (CPR, First Aid, AED)

      SSI Scuba Schools International
      Aug 2017

    • Emergency First Response INSTRUCTOR

      PADI
      May 2014

    • PADI Master Scuba Diver INSTRUCTOR

      PADI
      Aug 2015

    • Diving Emergency Management Provider

      Divers Alert Network
      Oct 2014

    • SSI Advanced SCUBA dive INSTRUCTOR

      SSI Scuba Schools International
      Aug 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rachel Parry
      Exchange Student Scholarship Graduate Research School 2006
    • Awarded to Rachel Parry
      New Zealand Undergraduate Study Abroad Award Ministry of Education 2006 Nominated by Massey University
    • Awarded to Rachel Parry
      Student Exchange Study Award College of Humanities and Social Sciences 2006 Administered by Dr Julie Bunnell, Academic Director

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team Leader / Reef Health Surveyor

      Issued by Reef Check Australia on Mar 2018
      Reef Check AustraliaAssociated with Rachel Parry

    • Experiencing Marine Reserves Guide

      Issued by Mountains to Sea Wellington on Aug 2021
      Mountains to Sea WellingtonAssociated with Rachel Parry

    • Marine Conservation

      Issued by Blue Ventures on Feb 2013
      Blue VenturesAssociated with Rachel Parry

    • Marine Science and Conservation Intern

      Issued by Global Vision International on May 2013
      Global Vision InternationalAssociated with Rachel Parry