Ethan Porter-Hughes
Friday Harbor,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a graduate teaching assistant and researcher at the University of British Columbia, skilled in curriculum design and scientific communication. Proven ability to lead collaborative teams, facilitate impactful research and enhance learning outcomes. Proficient in data analysis using R, delivering impactful presentations, and fostering a positive educational environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Successively helped achieve learning outcomes for over 300 graduate and undergraduate students over the course of three successive terms.
- Assisted lead instructor with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Hosted weekly office-house and aided struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with professor to plan, create, and implement lessons following course curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Sea Kayaking Guide
Discovery Sea Kayaks
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided information on various sites throughout Salish Sea region, relaying information from an ecological and natural history perspective.
- Guided groups of up to 8 people on tours in the Salish Sea during both day and nighttime operations.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Assisted with adventure education trip preparation by rigging rafts, preparing food, and planning routes.
Research Assistant
Coastal Trophic Ecology Lab (Aaron Galloway)
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations, protocols, and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Generated data models, performed movement analysis via R studio/Tracker programming and helped produce reports outlining results.
Volunteer
Charleston Marine Life Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Applied knowledge of water chemistry and life support to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Maintained current knowledge of specimens under care as well as husbandry requirements.
- Maintained off-exhibit areas in clean, organized and safe fashion.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Master of Science - Forest And Conservation Sciences
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2022
Skills
- Data research
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Team leadership
- Effective problem resolution
- Laboratory management
- Scientific Communication
- Project development skills
- Curriculum design
- Proficient in data analysis using R and Excel
- Effective public speaking
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
01.2024 - 04.2025
Sea Kayaking Guide
Discovery Sea Kayaks
06.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Charleston Marine Life Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
Research Assistant
Coastal Trophic Ecology Lab (Aaron Galloway)
09.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Forest And Conservation Sciences
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Oregon
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