1. Natasha Garland-Clark
247 Aspen St, Walla Walla Washington
Telephone: 360-431-7772
E-mail: TGar37@hotmail.com
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
12/2014 Geologist-in-Training
» Passed the National Association of Boards of Geology Exam (ASBOG)
10/2012-8/2014 Bachelors ofScience in Geology, Eastern Washington University
» Attended Geology Field Camp of 2014 at the University of Montana Western
in Dillon, MT
» Relevant course work in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Invertebrate
Paleontology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, petrographic light
microscopy
» Relevant electives in Hydrology, Engineering Soils, and Geochemistry
Bachelors ofScience in Environmental Science, Eastern Washington
University
» Studies in Environmental Planning and Environmental Impact Statements
» Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Certificate ofWetland Science and Management
» Fieldwork in wetland classifications and the social context of wetlands in
terms of their functions and value to society
» Capstone in conjunction with Geochemistry Department at EWU
Minor in Biology
Research
2013-2014 Heavy Metal Contamination in Urban Soils
» Presented at Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference (SIRC),EWU
Symposium, and Geological Society of America Rocky
Mountain/Cordilleran section
» Sample collection and preparation for ICP-OES and XRF analysis; Excel and
Microsoft Office for data presentation
» Ongoing testing and research at sites for contamination clean up
» Academic Advisor Dr. Carmen Nezat, EWU
05/2013-06/2014 Basalt Ring Formations ofthe Columbia Plateau
» Studied basalt ring structures around Odessa Washington
» Presented at Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference (SIRC) and EWU
Symposium
» Academic Advisor Dr. Chad Pritchard, EWU
04/2014 Geotechnical Engineering: Optimum Moisture Content for Compaction of
In-Situ Soil at a Residential Construction Site on Five Mile Prairie, WA.
» Study of moisture content and compaction of in-situ soil according to ASTM
Standard D698.
» Presented at EWU Symposium
» Academic Advisor Dr. Richard Orndorff, EWU
10/2013-08/2014 Pediomyed Tooth Study
2. Natasha Garland-Clark
247 Aspen St, Walla Walla Washington
Telephone: 360-431-7772
E-mail: TGar37@hotmail.com
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» Studied tooth fragments of prehistoric marsupials from North America
» Academic Advisor Dr. Judd Case,EWU
10/2012 Walnut Oil and Vitamin E: Effect on Hair Growth Rate in Mice
» Tested mice with different essential oils and monitored hair growth
» Academic Advisor Dr. Karen Carlberg, EWU
Work Experience
10/2012-06/2014 Academic Teacher’s Assistant
Eastern Washington University Geology Department // Cheney, WA
Contact: Nigel Davies (509.359.2789)
» Teacher’s Assistant for Intro to Geology, Historical Geology, and
Paleontology
» Ran laboratory experiments, laboratory set up and clean up, assisted students
with homework and laboratory assignments, proctored tests,graded
laboratory assignments, homework and tests
10/2013-06/2014 Academic Plus Group Facilitator
` Eastern Washington University Academic Support Center // Cheney, WA
Contact: Theresa Davis (509.359.2487)
» Plus Group Coordinator for Intro to Geology and Historical Geology
» College Reading and Learning Association Level III Tutor Certification:
June 2014
» 50-minute sessions two to three times per week with the students. Review
important topics, in depth discussion about current topics, test preparation,
study skills and study habits for the material related to the course they are
enrolled in.
» Participated in one quarter of TRiO FOCUS First Year program for Intro to
Geology. FOCUS First Year offers a structured year-long experience for
first-year freshman with emphasis on helping students cultivate successful
college study strategies and time management.
Volunteer
03/2014 Tri-Cities on Tap Craft Beer Festival
» Served beer and promoted the breweries I poured for
2014 Campion Park Cleanup, Spokane WA
» Clean up initiative for local geologic educational area
2014 Geologic Society of America Rocky Mountain/Cordilleran Section Conference
» Volunteered to assist with set up of power point presentations, registration
and provide aid to presenters
2013-2014 Spokane Gem and Mineral Show Volunteer
» Identified rocks and promoted Eastern Washington University’s Geology
department and club
2013 Washington State Science Olympiad, 2013
» Volunteered for Washington State Olympiad, 2013. Recorded flight times for
paper airplane rally, directed students to events.
2011-2013 Eastern Washington University Geology Club President, 2011-2013
3. Natasha Garland-Clark
247 Aspen St, Walla Walla Washington
Telephone: 360-431-7772
E-mail: TGar37@hotmail.com
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» Restarted the Eastern Washington University Geology Club through
obtaining university requirements for funding and official club status. Held
meetings bimonthly, department holiday parties and movie lunch hours, fund
raisers through concessions. Volunteered for park clean ups, at local gem and
mineral shows, and Washington State Science Olympiad.
Clubs,Activities,and Interests
» EasternWashingtonUniversityAlumni
» Memberof the Geological Societyof AmericaCordilleranSection
» EasternWashingtonUniversityGeologyClub
» ProjectAWAREand Shark AdvocatesInternational
» PADIAdvancedcertifiedscubadiver
» Rock climbing,HikingandBackpacking
» Cooperative table topgames
References
Nigel Davies
Scientific Instructional Technician
Department of Geology, Science Building 122,
EWU, Cheney Washington
Phone: 509.359.2789
Email: ndavies2@ewu.edu
Amber Haston
Former Co-worker
240 NW Cory Ln, Pullman Washington
Telephone: 509.294.1075
Email: amber.haston@email.wsu.edu
Theresa Davis
Retention Specialist
Academic Success Center,Monroe Hall 111,
EWU, Cheney Washington
Phone: 509.359.2487
Email: tdavis@ewu.edu
Alisha Merkt
PersonalReference
7317 N Hamilton St, Spokane Washington
Telephone: 509.942.8531
Email: alisha.merkt@gmail.com