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Martin Burnett, MA
OTA ID#: 104647

Education Experience: BS, Animal Science & Natural Resource Mgmt., Rutgers University, 1995
MA, Biology, State University of New York, 1998
Focus of Study: Foci of studies and research have included:
*Animal Behavior and Ecology.
*Animal Morphology.
*Biostatistical Analysis.
*Reproduction and Immunology.
Work Experience: Sr. College Laboratory Coordinator, Biology Department, City College
New York, NY. (1/2000-1/2004).
*Developed a new vivarium and lab & field biology courses.
*Requisitioned & prepared teaching materials.
*Instructed biology students in lab & field biology learning process.

Instructor, American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY. (9/97-1/2004).
*Designed lesson plans & activities for high school students.
*Conducted interactive classes & field trips on animal behavior & adaptations.

Project Advisor & Coordinator, International Education & Resource Network
New York, NY.(10/97-9/99).
*Directed & facilitated research efforts for "Tigers Online" conservation project.
*Coordinated student researchers & Collaborators around the world.

Project Coordinator & Researcher, Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, NY. (1/96-9/99).
*Coordinated research projects with zoo professionals from various departments & outside zoos.
*Independently completed behavioral, morphological, & nutritional research.
*Analyzed results with SAS & SPSS.
*Wrote, edited, published, &
presented results in scientific & special interest articles.

Teaching Assistant, State University of New York
New Paltz, NY. (8/96-5/98)
*Prepared lesson plans & necessary laboratory & field materials.
*Instructed biology, developmental biology, & comparative anatomy lab & field classes.
Skills & Achievements: *Experienced in curriculum design, teaching, and presentation in laboratory, zoo, museum, and field settings.
*Experienced in education in a small teacher to student ratio atmosphere.
*Published a number of scientific and wildlife biology special interest articles and papers.
*Published numerous wildlife photographs.
*Experienced in scientific, technical, and creative writing & editing.
*Skilled and Experienced in biostatistical analysis utilizing SAS and other software packages.
*Trained thoroughly in all aspects of biological research and analysis including electron, fluorescence, phase-contrast, and light microscopy.
*Skilled in veterinary medical care and husbandry of over 100 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and crustaceans.
Career Interests: Professional Interests Include:
*Biological, Ecological, & Behavioral Research & Teaching at the middle, high school, & college levels.
*Wildlife Biology and Conservation in local and global environments.
*Writing, photography, & instruction about wildlife biology and conservation for special interest audiences and the general public.
Outside Interests: *Hiking, camping, canoeing, biking, mountain biking, snow-shoeing, backpacking, & nature/wildife appreciation.
*Nature and environmental photography and writing.
*Art, music, drama, & reading.
Postings Answered: 33
Cumulative OTA Rating: 5/5  What is OTA Rating?
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