Molly Kummen
BASIS Phoenix
Phoenix
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented early-career professional with experience in diverse biology education and specimen management. Strong background in data entry, archival organization, and preservation protocols. Recognized for teamwork, leadership, and reliable support for students and research materials.
Work History
Biology Teacher
1 Year 3 Months- Assessed student progress through assignments, quizzes, and informal observations.
- Adapted instruction to support varied learning needs and academic levels.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student performance and concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional materials and improve lesson effectiveness.
- Developed a Zoology curriculum as a new class offered to high school students
- Planned labs, assignments, assessments, field trips, and lecture material for 6th-11th graders
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and support for struggling students, helping them achieve academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Facilitated vertebrate zoology lab activities, reinforcing specimen identification and anatomical terminology.
- Prepared lab materials, specimens, and visual aids to ensure smooth classroom instruction.
- Answered course-related questions, adapting explanations to diverse student learning needs.
- Prepared vertebrate animals for research and educational purposes
- Organized vertebrate specimens using taxonomy for efficient location of materials
Natural Rescources Intern
3 Months- Assisted in invasive crayfish capture and research using a variety of field and lab techniques
- Promoted awareness of environmental concerns through informative outreach activities.
- Monitored water quality via sampling of local beaches for potentially harmful bacteria.
- Supported invasive plant surveys and treatment efforts in collaboration with Kodiak Soil and Water Conservation.
- Helped determine the cause of death for an adult male Steller Sea Lion via thorough dissection and analysis alongside Alaska Game and Fish.
- Collected eDNA samples to determine invasive crayfish presence
- Engaged in subsistence usage interviews with Kodiak locals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
- Dean's List, August 2021-May 2025
- Lumberjack Scholarship Recipient
- 3.66 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Vertebrate Zoology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Forest Entomology, Geographic Information Systems, Genetics and Evolution, Ornithology, Ichthyology
Skills
Curriculum development
Scientific data management
Public speaking
Public outreach
Deadline adherence
Coaching and mentoring
Conflict resolution
Leadership qualities
Multitasking
Organized and efficient
Biology content knowledge
Attention to detail
Certification
Certificate in Wildlife Management and Ecology
Timeline
Biology Teacher
BASIS Phoenix
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
NAU - Vertebrate Zoology Labs
01.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Natural Rescources Intern
Sun'aq Tribe
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
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