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1 Jessica L. Coleman Office: BEP 104 Phone: University of Texas at Tyler Department of Biology 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, TX CAREER OBJECTIVES To study and investigate the natural history, conservation, and ecology of living organisms EDUCATION University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX M.S. in Biology: December 2006 Thesis: Basking habits of map turtles (Emydidae: Graptemys) along the Sabine River in East Texas University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX B.S. in Biology: May 2004 Kilgore Junior College, Kilgore TX A.S.: May 2001 CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS Ecology, natural history, biodiversity, and conservation of herpetofauna Museum collecting of herpetofauna of the U.S. RELEVANT COURSES Graduate Phylogenetic Systematics, Herpetology, Biogeography, Univariate Statistics, Mulitivaritate Statistics, Ethoecology, Landscape Ecology, Ornithology, Evolutionary Genetics, Graduate Seminar (2 semesters), Independent Study (2 semesters) Undergraduate General Biology I, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Analytical Chemistry, Ecology, Vertebrate and Natural History, Physic I & II, Biochemistry, Calculus I & II, Biotechnology, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Genetics, Biological Evolution, Entomology, Plant Morphology, Plant Taxonomy, Microbiology, Physiology, Statistics, Seminar (2 semesters), Independent Study (1 semester) TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Texas at Tyler August 2008 to present o Lecturer of Biology and Graduate Teaching Assistant Coordinator General Biology I and II o General Biology I addresses the scientific study of life at the molecular and cellular levels including mechanisms of inheritance, development, and evolution. o General Biology II addresses the scientific study of life at the organismal, population, and community levels including form, function, reproduction, taxonomy, systematics, ecology and evolutionary history of biodiversity. General Biology I and II lab Supervisor o Coordinate all GTA s for the General Biology labs that are conducted throughout the semester where I also write and determine the material taught. University of Texas at Tyler August 2004 to May 2008 Lecture Courses (adjunct faculty) o Vertebrate and Natural History (Spring 2008) This course introduced the taxonomy, evolution, and natural history of the vertebrates of the world with emphasis on North American and East Texas species.

2 o General Biology I (Spring 2008) This course addresses the scientific study of life at the molecular and cellular levels including mechanisms of inheritance, development, and evolution Guest Lectures o General Biology II (from Nov. 5 Dec. 6, 2007) Presented a series of lectures starting with early animals through chordates and topics in ecology o Also prepared a series of quizzes and exams o General Biology II Presented an hour lecture on the formation of the Earth o General Biology I Presented an hour lecture on the electron transport chain and photosynthesis Teaching Assistant o Biology I and Biology II Labs Taught two labs per semester (Fall 2004 Fall 2005, Summer 2006), each containing ~25 students Lectured on topics in general biology and taught proper biology laboratory procedure Wrote and administered practical exams and quizzes Evaluated exams, laboratory reports, quizzes, presentations and assignments Provided input on improving the class Vertebrate and Natural History Labs Taught two labs (Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2008), each containing ~20 students Set up lab and taught natural history and identification of local species Assisted with field trips and taught field procedures Graded laboratory exams, specimen preps, and field notebooks Anatomy and Physiology I & II Labs Taught two labs (Fall 2006) & three labs (Spring 2007), each with ~23 students Aided in set up for all lab per week and taught human anatomy and principles of physiology in relation to the major organ systems of the human body Wrote and administered quizzes and exams Graded laboratory reports, quizzes, and exams Intro Chemistry I Lab Assisted in with prelab lectures and explanation of individuals labs Aided in lab set up Help to maintain control and safety of all students (~30) during laboratory experiments Graded laboratory reports, exams, and quizzes SCHOLARSHIPS Graduate Scholarship UT Tyler ( ) $2,000 Transfer Scholarship UT Tyler ( ) $3,000 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Aided in mammal and herp survey at Camp Maxey (2003). Aided in mammal, herp, bird, and vegetation surveys at Camp Maxey (2007). Aided in mammal, herp, and vegetation surveys at Fort Wolters (2007). TECHNICAL REPORTS Pogue, D. W., Coleman J. L., Williams, L., Williams M., and Jog S Vegetation Community Identification, Ground Surveys, Accuracy Assessment, and Correction of Land Cover Classifications for Fort Wolters and Camp Maxey. Texas Army National Guard Training Site. Pogue, D., Coleman J., Williams, L., Williams M., and Jog S Vegetation Community Ground Truthing at Camp Bowie and Camp Swift. Texas Army National Guard Training Site.

3 Pogue, D. W., L. A. Harbison, J. L. Coleman, Williams, L., and Williams, M Progress Report: Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals Surveys at Fort Wolters, Texas Army National Guard Training Site. Pogue, D. W., L. A. Harbison, N. B. Ford, J. L. Coleman, Williams, L., and Williams, M Progress Report: Amphibian, Reptiles, and Mammal Surveys at Camp Maxey, Texas Army National Guard Training Site. JOURNAL ARTICLES Sanders, S. A., J. L. Coleman, and J. Playck. Natural History Note. Graptemys ouachitensis sabinensis (Sabine Map Turtle). Herpetological Review 41 (2):214. Coleman, J. L. and R. L. Gutberlet Jr Seasonal variation in basking in two syntopic species of map turtles (Emydidae: Graptemys). Chelonian Conservation and Biology 7 (2): Coleman, J. L., N. B. Ford, and K. Herriman A road survey of amphibians and reptiles in a bottomland hardwood forest. Southeastern Naturalist 7 (2): Coleman, J. L., and J. A. Pruett New county records of amphibians and reptiles from Texas. Herpetological Review 39 (2): Jadin, R. C., and J. L. Coleman New Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from Rains County, Texas. Herpetological Review 38 (2): Coleman, J. L Geographic Distribution. Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii. Herpetological Review 38 (1):100. Jadin, R. C. and J. L. Coleman New County Records of the Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) in Northeastern Texas with comments on Range Expansion. Applied Herpetology 4(1): Jadin, R. C., J. L. Coleman, A. M. Modra, and S. A. Orlofske Geographic Distribution. Hemidactylus turcicus. Herpetological Review 37 (4):495. Jadin, R. C. and J. L. Coleman Geographic Distribution. Farancia abacura abacura. Herpetological Review 37 (1): ORAL PRESENTATIONS Coleman, J. L., N. B. Ford, and K. Herriman. A road survey of amphibians and reptiles in a bottomland hardwood forest. 51 st Annual meeting Southwestern Association of Naturalist. San Antonio, TX. April 19th, Coleman, J. L. and R. L. Gutberlet, Jr. Basking habits of Apalone spinifera on the Sabine River. 54 th Annual meeting Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Stephensville, TX. April 19 th, Coleman, J. L., N. B. Ford, and K. Herriman. Effects of roads on amphibian and reptile populations in a bottomland hardwood forest. Texas Wildlife Diversity Conference, Houston, TX. January 18 th, POSTER PRESENTATIONS Coleman, J. L. and R. L. Gutberlet, Jr. Seasonal basking by two species of map turtles (Emydidae: Graptemys). Annual meeting of the Herpetologists League/ American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. July 14 th, Coleman, J. L. and R. L. Gutberlet, Jr. Seasonal basking habits in a community of turtles along the Sabine River. Annual meeting of the Herpetologists League/ American Society of Icthyologists and Herpetologists. July 14 th, 2007.

4 INVITED TALKS Coleman, J. L. Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles Oh My! Monthly meeting for Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor society at the University of Texas at Tyler. November 8, Coleman, J. L. Turtles of the Sabine River. Monthly meeting for DFW herpetological society in Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. February 17 th, MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER Reviewed manuscript for Southeastern Naturalist Reviewed manuscripts (2) for Biological Invasions AWARDS AND HONORS Graduate Award for Outstanding Service COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Nature Fest at Mineola Nature Preserve lead an amphibian and reptile walk Nature Fest at Mineola Nature Preserve lead an amphibian and reptile walk Great Texas Birding Classic. Team Accidental Accipiters Great Texas Birding Classic. Team UT Dunk-a-doos Merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America (Natural History Badge) Exhibited snakes for kids at Whitehouse Library PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS Southwestern association of naturalists 58 th annual meeting, Tyler, TX. Attended, and help to organize the meeting. April 19-21, Turtle Survival Alliance 7 th annual conference, Orlando, FL. Attended August 15 th -19 th, Southwestern association of naturalists 57 th annual meeting, Junction, TX. Attended April 19-21, Turtle Survival Alliance 6 th annual conference, St. Louis, MO. Attended August 5 th -10 th, Joint meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, 50 th annual meeting. St. Louis, MO. Attended and presented a poster July 12 th 17 th, Texas Wildlife Diversity Conference, Houston, TX. Attended January 18 th -21 st, Turtle Survival Alliance 4 th annual conference, St. Louis, MO. Attended August 10 th -13 th, Joint meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, 49 th annual meeting. New Orleans, LA. Attended and presented a poster July 12 th -17 th, Joint meeting of ichthyologists and herpetologists, 48 th annual meeting. Tampa, FL. Attended July 6 th -11 th, Southwestern association of naturalists 52 nd annual meeting, Huntsville, TX. Attended April 19-21, Southwestern association of naturalist 51 st annual meeting, San Antonio, TX. Attended and presented oral presentation April PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Tri-Beta (Kappa-Xi chapter), inducted in Treasurer (Spring 2003 Fall 2004), Historian (Fall 2004 Spring 2005) East Texas Herpetological Society Southwestern Association of Naturalists Chicago Herpetological Society Society and study of amphibians and reptiles DFW Herpetological Society GCBO Gulf Coast Bird Observatory PERSONAL CONTACTS Dr. Ronald L. Gutberlet, Jr., Assistant Professor of Biology, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland (410) (rlgutberlet@salisbury.edu) Dr. James F. Koukl. Associate Professor of Biology, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX (903) (jkoukl@uttyler.edu)

5 Dr. Neil B. Ford, Professor of Biology, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX (903) Kevin R. Herriman, Northeast Texas Ecosystem Project Leader, Wildlife Division, Old Sabine Bottom WMA, Lindale, TX (903) Shaun Crook, Northeast Texas Ecosystem Project, Area Biologist, Old Sabine Bottom WMA, Lindale, TX (903)