Amber M.

Ewing
4522 Clayton Ct, Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 848-4353
amberewing791@gmail.com

Education

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science Track May 2024
GPA: 3.78 on a 4.0 scale (Magna Cum Laude)
128 Credit Hours
Honors: Dean’s List of Academic Excellence: Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.

Coursework and Projects

Earth and Space Science for Educators
• Created my own high school lesson plan and field trip to explore oyster restoration sites in the St.
Mary’s River and how they improve the Bay’s water quality.
Teaching Assistantship, Biological Oceanography Lab
• Assisted St. Mary’s College of Maryland biology professor, Dr. Brownlee, in preparing materials and
assisting student with each lab including the use of phytoplankton sampling devices, water sampling
devices, coding in RStudio, remote sensing applications in marine biology, and more.
Artificial Intelligence and Natural History with Lab
• Explored AI applications within the fields of natural history and environmental science including the
individual creation of an image classification system of Maryland’s aquatic invertebrates.
Coastal Community Resilience
• Planned and conducted educational workshops for the community about coastal resilience.
• Conducted my own interview and created my own Story Maps website on Phil Zalesak, President of the
Southern Maryland Recreational Fishing Organization, taught a local high school class on their
vulnerability to sea-level rise.
Contemporary Bioscience with Lab
• Explored various topics in conservation biology and aquatic biology including aquatic/invertebrate
species identification, testing of environmental parameters such as water quality, turbidity, dissolved
oxygen, and biodiversity analysis.
• Projects: Invertebrates and Climate Change: The Fried Egg Jellyfish
Introduction to Environmental Science with Lab
• Measured fish and macroinvertebrate biodiversity on campus through seining, ecosystem and
organismal ecology, invasive species surveys, and wildlife surveys.
• Projects: Analysis of average coastal flooding events over the past century
Environmental Data Science (R) with Lab
• Introduced environmental data analysis and modeling with Posit Cloud and GitHub.
• Projects: Analyzed and modeled Potomac River Water Quality Trends, Global Trends in threatened,
endangered, and extinct species using the Red List Index, modeled submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)
trends over time in the Chesapeake Bay
Fundamentals of Physics 1 & 2 with Lab
• Studied and experimented with Newtons laws of motion, quantum mechanics, time dilation/length
contraction and relativity using equations, collaborative experiments, and coding using LaTeX.
Calculus 1 & 2
• Studied differential and integral functions of one variable including derivatives, indefinite integrals,
differential equations, polar coordinates, etc.
Applied Sustainability Practicum
• Focused on student-initiated conversations and community engagement surrounding sustainability from
an interdisciplinary view.
• Projects: Community Engagement Towards Sustainability at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a Field
Trip Proposal for George Washington Carver Elementary School.
Maryland Energy Policy
• Analyzed the origins of Maryland’s energy and the future potential of renewable energies at scale
through several public presentations, government memos, and environmental public policy literature
reviews.
• Projects: The Future of Maryland and Virginia Renewable Energy and Pollution
Introduction to GIS, GIS Applications & GIS Applications: Remote Sensing
• Practiced data acquisition and analysis, map creation, and environmental applications of ArcGIS, QGIS,
and Remote Sensing.
• Projects: Mapping Spatial Correlations between Maryland’s Sea Scallops and Submerged Aquatic
Vegetation Beds, Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones and Maryland Land Cover: The Impacts of Agriculture
Environmental Studies Keystone Seminar
• Description: A discussion-based course about preparing for the Environmental job market and analyzing
current climate change and environmental literature.
• Projects: Climate Change Impacts on Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones and the Maryland Blue Crab: A
Review of Literature, created my own ePortfolio website.
Global Change Ecology
• Explored invasive species ecology, range shifts, and climate change impacts on marine and freshwater
organisms.
• Projects: Florida Mangroves Under Global Change: A Short Film.
Natural History Collections Management
• Analyzed living and non-living organisms as Natural History Collections, preservation methods,
community engagement, and more.
• Final Project: Exhibit of the Natural History of the Chesapeake Bay: Shark and Ray Evolution
Independent Research (St. Mary’s Project, 2 Semesters)
• Created an ArcGIS StoryMaps website titled “The Progression, Implications, and Solutions of Colonial
Shorebird Nesting Habitat Loss in Maryland’s Coastal Bay’s using GIS and Remote Sensing
Technology”
• Presented my research to the St. Mary’s College community, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, and
members of the general Ocean City community.

Work Experience

Environmental Education Intern – Calvert County Natural Resources Division & The Calvert Nature Society
1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy, May 2023 – August 2023
Lusby, MD 20657 Hours/week: 20-30
Supervisor: Tania Gale, Naturalist, Tania.Gale@calvertcountymd.gov Salary: $1500 Stipend
Permission to Contact: Yes.

• Executed the planning, implementation, and leading of nature interpretation programs for children ages
4-15.
• Studied and communicated knowledge of Maryland’s Natural History such as local Ornithology,
Botany, and Aquatic Biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay through collaboration with Maryland
Naturalists.
 • Surveyed and recorded data on Monarch Butterfly eggs and Milkweed Plants for the “Monarch Butterfly
Larva Project” (Citizen Science Project).
• Captured, identified, and recorded data on dragonfly larvae across three locations in Flag Ponds Nature
Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Preserve for the “Dragonfly Mercury Project” (National
Park Service and Citizen Science Project).
• Assisted in the capture and banding of birds at Ward Farm, Maryland for the M.A.P.S. Bird Banding
Program (Monitoring Avian Production and Survivorship).
• Assisted Naturalists and participants in finding, handling, and photographing spawning horseshoe crabs
during the program “Horseshoe Crab Campout” event.
• Obtained Certifications in Adult and Pediatric First Aid.
• Executed daily Nature Center operations such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring three turtles, two
terrapins, grey tree frogs, and raptors such as barred owls, red-tailed-hawks, and barn owls.
• Conducting water quality monitoring tests on aquatic organism tanks weekly including Nitrite testing,
Ammonia testing, pH testing, & Salinity testing.
• Assisted guests in finding park buildings, informing them about ongoing park projects and events, and
assisting with check-in procedures at the entrance gate.

Kennel Attendant – Ridge Kennels LLC. May 2022 – Present

9285 Cherry Lane, Hours/week: 10-20
La Plata, MD 20646 Salary: $15/hour
Supervisor: Alex Rios, Manager, ridgekennels@gmail.com
Permission to Contact: Yes301

• Executed walks and exercise plans with pet residents several times daily.
• Fed all pet residents based on the owner’s meal plan and administered oral/topical medications as
needed.
• Assisted our resident groomer in grooming practices such as nail trimming, restraint methods, bathing
procedures, drying procedures, and haircuts.
• Processed payment methods and executed check-in and check-out procedures for new and returning
customers and pets.
• Assisted the manager in training new employees on sanitization procedures, play time, meal plans, and
desk duties.
• Sanitized indoor and outdoor animal quarters several times a day.
• Assisted customers in scheduling and reserving appointments and grooming over the phone and in
person.
• Analyzed pet veterinary records to determine boarding eligibility.
• Led customers and visitors on tours throughout the facility while answering any questions.
• Executed opening and closing procedures for the facility both independently and collaboratively.

Animal Caretaker – Rover.com September 2023 – Present

Maryland, USA Hours/week: 3-5
Supervisor: N/A (self-employed) Salary: ~$15/hour
• Provided services to local pet owners such as supervised playtimes, walks, drop-in visits, and overnight
boarding.
• Applied my knowledge of animal welfare and handling to tailor my services to each owners’
preferences.
• Independently set my own rates, managed my schedule, and advertised my services to the local
community.

Garden Center Merchandiser – Lowes May 2020 – August 2020

300 Rosewick Road, Hours/week: 25
La Plata, MD 20646 Salary: $12.50/hour
Supervisor: N/A
• Conducted morning safety checks within the garden center to prevent hazards.
• Unloaded 50+ lbs. of plant and garden merchandise shipments from vendors multiple times a day.
• Stocked new shipments of merchandise onto shelves and discounted old merchandise.
• Collaborated with coworkers to create aesthetically pleasing storefront displays of merchandise.
• Assisted customers in finding merchandise and answered questions regarding plants and best
agricultural practices.

Volunteer Experience

Raptor Care Volunteer – Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center August 2022 – Present
5300 Turkey Tayac Place, Hours/month: 2
Nanjemoy, MD 20662 Salary: Unpaid
• Assisted in the care of ambassador birds of prey such as screech owls, eagles, red-tailed hawks, barn
owls and barred owls.
• Prepared raw mice and fish based on each raptors dietary needs and fed raptors by hand.
• Recorded weight, food intake, behavior, and overall health.
• Cleaned enclosures and refilled water troughs as needed.
• Conducted opening and closing procedures independently.

Shoreline Cleanup Volunteer – Accokeek Foundation June 2021 – Present

300 Bryan Point Rd, Hours/month: 2
Accokeek, MD 20607 Salary: Unpaid
• Assisted the Accokeek Natural Resources Team and other volunteers in collecting trash along the shores
of the Potomac River at Piscataway Park.
• Assisted the Accokeek Natural Resources Team and other volunteers in the removal of invasive species
across the park.
• Collected over 110 pounds of trash over several months.

Licenses, Certifications, and Trainings

• Certificate of Participation: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Horseshoe Tagging Program
(July 2022)
• NSC Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED (July 2023)
• Unofficial training in kayak rescues

Professional Skills

Natural Resources Skills: environmental education, water quality testing and analysis, sustainable agricultural
practices, lab experience, biodiversity measurements, invasive species ecology, Chesapeake Bay ecology, flora
and fauna identification.
Fundraising Skills: independently planned and executed an online fundraiser for wildlife affected by the 2019-
2020 Australian wildfires.
Technical Skills: ArcGIS Products: ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Story Maps, QGIS, R
(Programming Language), LaTeX (Programming Language), Canva Graphic Design, Microsoft Office Suite,
Google Suite.
Affiliations
Active Member of the Women of Wildlife Scientific Community September 2023 – Present