Maria has experience in many areas including: formal and informal K-12 education, curriculum development, and staff and volunteer training.  During the past 10 years she has been involved with four different districts and colleges and has also worked with six aquariums and marine science centers in southern California.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences
• Multiple Subject Credential with Science Supplemental
• Grant Writing course work
• Presenter at the 7th California Islands Symposium
• Lead revision of Plumes and Blooms online curriculum for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
• Development and implementation of informal educational programs
• Curriculum development from kindergarten through adult education
• Development and implementation of professional development workshops for teachers

Maria has also managed grant funded educational programs including: curriculum development, obtaining and compiling evaluation data, presenting evaluation data, working to improve program to meet funders needs, defending grant proposals to foundations, and reviewing grant applications.