Winifred Casimir
Port Mathurin,Rodrigues
Summary
I am willing to use my knowledge to help conserve the remaining biodiversity worldwide. I believed that my skill acquired and reinforced during my internship and voluntary works would be helpful to contribute in preserving the remaining biodiversity. I am seeking to learn new skills that will help me better at conserving biodiversity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Biology teacher
Mont Lubin College
Port Mathurin, Rodrigues
2025.03 - Current
- Managed large classes efficiently whilst maintaining a positive learning atmosphere conducive for effective communication of complex biological concepts.
- Participated actively in professional development programmes to stay abreast with latest educational trends and practices; applied new strategies in classroom instruction effectively.
- Used visual aids and multimedia presentations during lectures, enhancing student engagement and comprehension levels significantly.
- Incorporated real-world examples into teaching, making abstract concepts relatable and easier to grasp.
- Led safe lab procedures while conducting experiments; ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times by all students.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, tailoring teaching approach accordingly for optimal results.
- Prepared students for exams using thorough revision and sample exam exercises.
Conservation Biologist Intern
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
Port Mathurin, Rodrigues
2024.03 - 2025.03
- Conducted regular tortoise morphometric survey
- Conducted tortoise vegetation impact survey
- Conducted regular seabird survey on islets (nature reserves)
- Conducted fortnightly and island-wide bat survey
- Conducted STOC (Suivi Temporel des Oiseaux Communs)
- Performed general monitoring of endemic and native plants
- Collected propagating materials (fruits, seeds, seedlings) all around the island
- Performed Cuttings and air layering on species having difficulties to reproduce by seeds
- Performed post-planting survey
- Carry out weeding of invasive alien species
- Nursey maintenance (weeding, pot filling and stacking, seed sowing, cleaning, watering)
- Prepared seed sowing medium
- Carry out ecotour visit in nature reserve with students to rise awareness on the need to preserve the remaining biodiversity
- Conducted field data entry (bat, seabird survey and STOC)
- Conducted impact of disaster (fire) in plant population on islet
Conservation Biologist Intern (Pink Pigeon Project
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
Port Louis, Mauritius
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Conducted bird territory search
- Conducted nest watching and monitoring
- Carried out feeder sighting
- Performed invasive predator trap control
- Entered filed data in database
- Navigated forest using GPS and compass
Volunteer
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
Port Mathurin, Rodrigues
2022.09 - 2022.10
- Carried out weeding of invasive alien plant
- Performed data entry (bat count)
- Performed general monitoring on endemic and native plants around the island
- Helped in nursery maintenance (watering, cleaning, pot filling)
Volunteer
Reef Conservation
Port Louis, Mauritius
2022.05 - 2022.07
- Conducted survey to better understand the community perspective on seagrass and their ecosystem services
Volunteer worker
Ebony Forest
Chamarel, Mauritius
2021.10 - 2021.11
- Collected and cleaning propagating materials (seeds)
- Performed bird watching
- Prepared baits for predator traps
- Assisted bird ringing
- Performed predator control
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Option: Ecology and Environmental Sciences)
University of Mauritius
Mauritius 2020.09 - 2023.10
A-Levels - Science
Le Chou College
Rodrigues 2019.01 - 2020.01
Skills
- Fieldwork experience
- Ecological systems understanding
- R (Programming Language)
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team work
- Flexibility
- Communication
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Upper intermediate
Creole
Beginner
Affiliations
- Reading
- Gardening
Timeline
Biology teacher
Mont Lubin College
2025.03 - Current
Conservation Biologist Intern
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
2024.03 - 2025.03
Conservation Biologist Intern (Pink Pigeon Project
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
2023.10 - 2023.12
Volunteer
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
2022.09 - 2022.10
Volunteer
Reef Conservation
2022.05 - 2022.07
Volunteer worker
Ebony Forest
2021.10 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Option: Ecology and Environmental Sciences)
University of Mauritius
2020.09 - 2023.10
A-Levels - Science
Le Chou College
2019.01 - 2020.01