ALLISON BUTLER

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P.O. Box 241013, Anchorage, Alaska 99524

(907) 786-4793; allison@uaa.alaska.edu

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
Master of Science, Biological Sciences - Physiological Plant Ecology (1993)
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Sciences (1993)
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences (1989)

CURRENT TEACHING CERTIFICATION

NEW YORK STATE
Permanent Teaching Certifications in Biology and General Science, grades 7-12

CURRENT WORK AND SERVICE

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE, Anchorage, Alaska
2001-Present: Term Assistant Professor
- Laboratory Program Coordinator: Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology
- Instructor: Introductory & General Biology (lectures), Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology, & Vascular Plants (labs)
- Program Coordinator / Director: U-DOC / Della Keats Biomedical Enrichment Program (a six-week intensive summer enrichment program for Alaskan high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing medical careers)

ALASKA CONSERVATION ALLIANCE, Anchorage, Alaska
2002-Present: Board of Directors, President (formerly Vice-President)
- Direct and assist the Board in setting policies and goals, and overseeing the management, budget, and organizational effectiveness of a 501 (C)(3) environmental non-profit whose mission is to inform and support organizations and individuals in protecting Alaska's environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING INSTITUTE
2003-Present (summers): Professor
- Co-lead and co-coordinate teacher education field course in Alaska

WORK HISTORY

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE, Anchorage, Alaska
1989-1993; 1996-1999: Adjunct Instructor / Visiting Assistant Professor
- Instructor: Introductory Biology (lectures),
- Instructor / Coordinator: Introductory Biology, General Biology, Botany, Plant Physiology, Physiological Plant Ecology, Zoology, Invertebrate Zoology, Human Anatomy and Physiology (labs)
- Led ecological field trips and directed field research projects.
1987-1993: Undergraduate Research Assistant; Graduate Research Assistant
- Graduate Research: Planned and conducted field and laboratory research to investigate climate responses, growth, nutrient relations, CO2 exchange, carbon allocation, and mycorrhizal associations of White Spruce (Picea glauca) across an Elevation Gradient in the Chugach Mountains, Alaska.
- Performed statistical data analysis, interpreted findings, prepared written reports.
- Supervised and instructed up to six field/laboratory technicians on use of instruments, equipment, and theoretical background of research.
- Undergraduate Research: Planned and conducted research in treeline ecology and CO2 exchange of white spruce (P. glauca) and bryophytes in relation to climate change.

UPTOWN GLASSWORKS / RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Renton, Washington
1998-1999: Glassblowing Assistant and Instructor
- Developed and taught hot glass flameworking course; assisted in teaching glassblowing classes.
- Assisted in glassblowing, cold working, studio operations, sales, and marketing.
- Assisted in studio design and program development of Sammamish High School glassblowing program.

RIVERSONG ADVENTURES, Anchorage, Alaska
1997 (summer): Naturalist and Lodge Manager
- Guided guests in natural history and sport fishing, often in close proximity to brown bears.
- Operated and maintained a remote fly-in wilderness lodge, and supervised its staff.

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME, Southcentral and Southwestern, Alaska
1996 (summer): Fish and Wildlife Technician II (Sport Fisheries Division, Palmer, Alaska)
- Conducted coded wire tagging of salmon smolt, biological data collection, scale reading, skiff / jet unit operation and maintenance, remote field camp maintenance, and enforcement of state fisheries regulations (Deshka River)
1988 (summer): Fish and Wildlife Technician II (Sport Fisheries Division, Soldotna, Alaska)
- Conducted creel census, biological data collection, adult chinook tagging, scale reading, aerial surveys.
- Provided current fisheries information to the public, and enforced fisheries regulations (Kenai River)
- Assisted in helicopter-supported stream survey of anadromous fish habitat (Montague Island)
1987 (summer): Volunteer Fish and Wildlife Technician (Commercial Fisheries Division, Anchorage, Alaska)
- Conducted sonar salmon smolt enumeration, captured and released smolt, collected biological data, operated skiffs, and assisted in maintaining a remote field camp (Lower Ugashik Lake)

ROGER'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER, Sherburn, New York
1995-1996: Volunteer Environmental Educator
- Assisted in leading Project WILD teacher training workshops.
- Led interpretive hikes.

CLINTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Clinton, New York
1993-1996: High School Science Teacher / NSF Science Reform Project Asst. Site Coordinator
- Taught General Science, Regents Biology, Regents Earth Science in grades 9 & 10.
- Developed high school science curriculum and assessments (in cooperation with a national, NSF-funded science reform project).
- Created, taught, and assessed hands-on, integrated science activities in grades 9 - 12.

UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Utica, New York
1995: Adjunct Faculty, Biology
- Planned, sequenced, and taught General Biology lecture and laboratory courses.
- Led ecological field trips.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, Long Lake, New York
1993-1995 (summers): Camp Nature Director / Trek Guide
- Directed nature program, supervised its staff, and developed outdoor activities.
- Designed and constructed interpretive displays and nature trails
- Taught natural sciences, outdoor skills, and crafts to 11 to 18 year-old students.
- Led field trips and hiking, camping, and canoeing treks.
- Assisted in rock climbing courses.

EAST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL, Anchorage, Alaska
1993: Student Teacher
- Taught biology and chemistry in grades 9 and 11.

ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Anchorage, Alaska
1992-1993: Graduate Research Assistant, Assessment and Evaluation
- Developed science curriculum and assessments.
1996 (fall): Field Science Educator
- Co-led outdoor teacher training workshop in local field ecology for the Secondary Science Class District In-Service.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, Anchorage, Alaska
1992 (fall): Volunteer Environmental Educator
- Led interpretive nature hikes in Eagle River Valley

U.S.D.A. SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE, Anchorage, Alaska
1989: Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Planned and conducted vegetation surveys
- Identified and cataloged Alaskan vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens.

ALASKA WILD BERRY PRODUCTS, Homer, Alaska
1981-1986: Food Production Manager/Mail Order Manager
- Directed manufacture, packaging, and mail order of food products.
- Led tours of grounds, processing facilities, and Alaskan natural history collection.
- Worked in retail sales and merchandise purchasing.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Interpretive Naturalist Certification Program of Alaska, 2003
- Introductory Program Workshop
Alaska Mountain Safety Center and Alaska Avalanche School, 2003
- Avalanche Hazard Recognition Workshop
- Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Evaluation and Rescue Techniques Workshop - Level I (exceeds guidelines of American Avalanche Association Level I certification).
Alaska Mountain Safety Center, 2002
- Sea Kayaking Safety, Navigation, and Rescue Workshop
American Red Cross, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2002, 2003
- Standard First Aid, Responding to Emergencies, Adult CPR, Basic Life Support
Alaska Wilderness Studies, 1993
- Rock Climbing I
Boy Scouts of America Training, 1994
- BSA Lifeguard Certification
- Rock Climbing Assistant Training
Project WILD, 1993
- K-12 environmental/conservation education program
NAUI, 1986
- Open Water I scuba diving certification