Resume

THOMAS Y. WANG

EDUCATION:

San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Summer 2004

• Master of Science: Conservation Biology

University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA Spring 1994

• Bachelor of Science: Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Horticulture Instructor Fall 2005 - Now

• City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, California
• Teach horticulture classes in plant identification, retail and wholesale nursery, landscape design, xeriscape, container gardening, and landscape maintenance.

Endangered Species Consultant Spring 2000 - Now

• Surveyed for Mission Blue butterfly eggs, larvae, and adults at Twin peaks (2000-2003), Marin Headlands (2006), Milagra Ridge (2003), Pacifica Mariner’s Pointe (2004-2007), Gypsy Hill (2001), Daly City (2006-2007). Researched the status of Mission Blue and Callippe Silverspot host plants at the Northeast Ridge for San Bruno Mountain Watch (2007).

Freelance Illustrator, writer, photographer Fall 2000 - Now

• Illustrations, stories, and photos for the California Coastal conservancy, SF Natural Areas Program, Coast and Ocean magazine, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Park Section Supervisor Fall 2003-Fall 2005

• Civic Center Complex
• San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, San Francisco, California
• Supervised gardeners and custodians in maintenance and care of over thirteen parks.

Biologist/Gardener Winter 2000-Fall 2003

• Natural Areas Program, San Francisco Recreation & Park Department San Francisco, California
• Supervised and worked with schools, work crews, and community groups in habitat restoration. Collected seeds and propagated native plants in over 100 taxa. Performed erosion control, trail maintenance, construction, and weed removal. Identified insects and fungi collected from San Francisco’s Natural Areas.

Biology Teacher Winter - Spring 1999

• Balboa High School, San Francisco, California
• Taught high school biology for students grades 9-12.

Entomology Museum Curator & Graduate Assistant Fall 1997 – Winter 1999

• Biology Department, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
• Curated and managed the entomology museum. Set up labs and graded exams for undergraduate biology classes.

Assistant Nursery Manager, Spring 1995 – Winter 1996

• Children’s Program Educator, Docent, Intern
• Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, San Francisco, California
• Managed the health of nursery plants: irrigation, fertilizing, and pest control. Propagated plants for the gardens and for sale to the public. Supervised nursery volunteers and interns. Taught the summer children’s education program. Maintained the children’s and butterfly gardens. Led tours for the general public and school groups.

Volunteer Fall 1995 – Fall 1996

• Botany Department, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California
• Helped to edit and revise “The Flora of China” with Orbelia Robinson and Bruce Bartholomew.

Science Explainer Fall 1994 – Winter 1995

• Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington
• Demonstrated and explained science exhibits to the public.

Education Intern Fall 1994 – Winter 1995

• Carkeek Park Environmental Education Center, Seattle, Washington
• Developed and organized the graphics department. Assisted in all aspects of activities surrounding Chum salmon restoration.

Naturalist Spring 1994 – Fall 1994

• Elkus Youth Ranch, U.C. Cooperative Extension, Half Moon Bay, California
• Led science education programs for children and teens ages 5-15. Herded sheep, donkeys, and farmed the organic garden.

Volunteer Winter 1992 – Winter 1993

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Field Office, Carlsbad, California
• Surveyed shore bird populations at salt ponds.

Potter Winter 1989 – Winter 1993

• University of California, San Diego Crafts Center, La Jolla, California
• Created sculptural and functional ceramics for sale. Loaded and fired natural gas kilns; mixed glazes for pottery classes.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:

• Licensed Landscape Contractor #900667 2007
• International Society of Arboriculture: Certified Arborist 2006
• Member, Mycological Society of San Francisco 2005
• Member, San Francisco Naturalist Society 1999
• NAUI certified advanced diver 1985