Tyson Terry received a B.S. in Biology from Brigham Young University. He currently works as an Associate Editor for Amphibian & Reptile Conservation and as a Researcher for KLAS Research. Additionally, he has experience as a Teaching Assistant at BYU and as a translator. His research experience includes a current project identifying hoverfly species in central Utah through malaise trap sampling and statistical analysis.

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TYSON TERRY
EDUCATION B.S. Biology Brigham Young University
 University Spanish Learning Certificate
 Academic Half Tuition Scholarship 7/14-4/16
 Honored Graduate
 87th
percentile on ETS National Biology Exam
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION 1/16-Present
 Work with researchers to develop scientific manuscript
 Contact and work with experts in diverse fields of study for peer reviews
Researcher,
KLAS Research 8/16-Present
 Gain understanding of Healthcare IT
 Contact and collect feedback from healthcare providers
 Work with clinical team to accomplish goals
INDEPENDENT MENTORED RESEARCH
CURRENT SYRPHID RESEARCH 4/15- Present
 Currently finishing project to determine which hover flies (Insecta: Syrphidae) are
present at a mid-elevation site in central Utah and their relative abundances
throughout the summer
 Developed skills in sorting malaise trap samples of thousands of insect specimens
into taxonomic families
 Maintained malaise traps weekly
 Statistical analysis
 Proficient communication with professionals
 Technical writing
 Learning ( I love to learn)
WRITING
EXPERIENCE

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TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
TEACHING ASSISTANT/RECITATION LEADER
Chemistry Department, Brigham Young University 8/14-4/15
 Taught recitation sections for general chemistry twice a week with a class of 50
students,
 Helped students understand by personal tutoring and test review sessions
 Managed electronic homework software and grading programs
 Received superior student ratings 4.6/5.0
PERSONAL TUTOR/TRANSLATOR
Dixon Middle School 1/14-4/15
 Translated for spanish speaking students that had recently moved into Utah
 Tutored struggling students in a variety of subjects
 Received appreciation certificate
WORK &
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYMENT
Research Assistant, Brigham Young University 4/14-Present
 See “Research Experience”
Heating Plant Technician, Brigham Young University 7/14-9/14
 Maintained hot water and heating system
Promotions Assistant, Bonneville Communications 4/11-8/11, 8/13-6/14
 Represented radio and TV stations at events
 Set up radio broadcast equipment
Volunteer Work
Full Time Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
II8/11-8/13
 Lived in Argentina for 2 years
 Helped people overcome addictions, set goals to overcome weaknesses, and improve
family relations
Resting Home Volunteer, Cove Point Retirement Home 12/14-4/14
 Played games and talked with the elderly
Spanish Translator, Meliheh Free Clinic 2/15-3/15
 Translated for Patients in their doctor appointments
Tutor/Translator, Dixon Middle School 1/14-4/15
 Translated in class and tutored in private

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REFERENCES C. Riley Nelson PhD, Brigham Young University
rileynelson@byu.edu | (801) 422-1345
- Current mentor and advisor
Shawn Clark PhD, Monte L Bean Life Science Museum
shawn_clark@byu.edu | (801) 422-6356
- Supervisor/Curator of Insect collection at life science museum
Josh Jensen, KLAS Research
josh.jensen@klasresearch.com | (801) 734-1585
- Supervisor