Emily Anne Porteous Martinez

Assistant Professor of Dual-Credit Biology

Curriculum Vitae

CONTACT INFORMATION
PHONE
806-457-4200 x 839 cell: 806-777-2809
EMAIL
emartinez@fpctx.edu emilyporteous10@gmail.com
ADDRESS
1301 W. Roosevelt; Borger, TX 79007

DEGEREES EARNED
M.S. – Biology; 2019
B.S. – Biology; 2017
A.S. – Biology; 2015

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Biology at West Texas A & M University
June 2018 – December 2019
Member of TriBeta Biological Society.
National Engaged Leader in the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Member of the student chapter of the Texas Wildlife Society at WTAMU.
Received President’s scholarship.
President’s list - five semesters.
Dean’s list - one semester.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.99 GPA.
Bachelor of Science in Biology at West Texas A & M University
January 2017 - May 2018
Member and Graduate of the Attebury Honors Program.
National Engaged Leader in the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Member of the student chapter of the Texas Wildlife Society at WTAMU.
Received STEM scholarship.
Received SGA scholarship.
Received Transfer scholarship.
President’s list - all semesters attended. 
Graduated with honors.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA.
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Associate of Science in Biology at Frank Phillips College

August 2014 - August 2016
Graduate of the Julia Kasch Honors Society.
Voted Academic Plainsmen of the year by faculty. (most prestigious campus award) 
Member of PTK.
Senior Writer for the Plainsmen Post.
Received Dean’s scholarship.
Received Brumley scholarship.
Received Plainsmen Partners scholarship.
Received TRiO scholarship.
President's list - six semesters.
Dean’s list - one semester.
Graduated with honors.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.99 GPA.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Assistant Professor of Biology at Frank Phillips College
January 2020 – Present
Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules. Demonstrates a sensitivity toward and
respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues, and
service area. Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as
assigned. Prepares and delivers instruction to students, and collects completed work. Actively
pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various
modes of instruction and knowledge of learning. Maintains an active classroom environment
conducive to student learning and success. Assists in District commitment to assessing student
learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance
measures. Accepts and participates in the service mission of the college. May conduct research in
particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals. Supports the values
of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and
service to the College.
Instructor of Dual-Credit Biology at Frank Phillips College
August 2018 – December 2019
Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules. Demonstrates a sensitivity toward and
respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues, and
service area. Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as
assigned. Prepares and delivers instruction to students, and collects completed work. Actively
pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various
modes of instruction and knowledge of learning. Maintains an active classroom environment
conducive to student learning and success. Assists in District commitment to assessing student
learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance
measures. Accepts and participates in the service mission of the college. May conduct research in
particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals. Supports the values

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of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and
service to the College.
Graduate Grading Assistant at West Texas A & M University
March 2018 – December 2019
Collect papers from Professor weekly. Develop Rubric for each assignment. Grade assignments,
quizzes, and exams. Input grades into Faculty Portal.
Biological Science Technician at Department of the Interior
Repeating summer position May - August 2017
July - August 2018
June - August 2020
Used a GPS to locate transects. Identified plant species on selected grids. Used a dichotomous
key to identify unknown species. Filled in data on field sheets and computers (Toughbooks).
Hiked while carrying necessary equipment into field locations.
Administrative Assistant at Frank Phillips College
January 2016 - August 2018
Worked with program Director on special projects. Assisted program Director to plan and ensure
program success. Proctored exams for professors. Tutored students in course work. Performed
data entry and analysis. Provided aid to students and tutors in the computer lab. Prepared and
facilitated TRiO meetings. Managed inventory and student resources. Aided faculty and staff.
Peer Tutor at Frank Phillips College TRiO
January 2015 - January 2016
Aided students in coursework. Proctored exams for professors. Monitored and ensured lab
integrity. Maintained inventory of student resources. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Biology for Science Majors I – BIOL 1406
Dual-credit
Biology for Science Majors II – BIOL 1407
Dual-credit
Biology for Non-Science Majors I – BIOL 1408
Face-to-face and internet sections
Biology for Non-Science Majors I – BIOL 1409
Face-to-face and internet sections

SKILLS
Curriculum design in Biology.
Instruction utilizing varied formats including face-to-face and internet based.
Data entry and office management, experienced in Office, Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe, and
PowerPoint.

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Lab: instruction, methods, safety, and management.

Animal sampling and recapture marking using biological survey methods including:
dichotomous keys, live traps, pitfall arrays, mist netting, funnel traps, avian sampling, aquatic
netting, explosive net release, hand capture, pit tags, carapace notching, and avian leg bands.
Vegetation sampling including: plot management over time, transect/quadrat monitoring, plant
collection and identification using dichotomous keys, random assessments at plot sites.
Resource and wildlife management and conservation.
Completing field data sheets on paper and in Toughbooks.
Field work in varied and inhospitable terrain and weather using GPS.
Evaluating plant and animal communities and management implications.
Experience in captive animal husbandry including: reptiles, mammals, birds, and amphibians.
Specimen collection, preparation, and storage.

COURSES
West Texas A & M University
Animal Behavior, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Conservation Biology, Entomology,
Environmental Law, General Ecology, Geology, Hurricanes and Emergency management,
Investigation of Prairie Dogs; Cynomys ludovicianus, Limnology, Mammalogy, Marine Biology,
Ornithology, Plant Classification, Process of Scientific Investigation, Wildlife Management,
Wildlife Management Techniques, Wildlife Nutrition.
Frank Phillips College
Agriculture Economics, Biology I, Biology II, Botany, Environmental Science, Nutrition,
Wildlife Conservation, Zoology.
Western Texas College
Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Earth Science

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REFERENCES
Frank Hopson
Former CEO at Fuzzy's Radiator Industrial Maintenance and Manufacture
Borger, Texas
(806) 220-7978.
Hopson@beyouteaful

Jeremiah Bonilla
Biological Science Technician
Science and Resource Management
Department of the Interior- National Park Service
Lake Meredith, Texas
806-206-5033
Jeremiah-bonilla@nps.gov

Dr. Matthew D. Broxson

Distinguished Professor of Biology
Frank Phillips College
Borger, Texas
806-457-4200 Ex. 763
mbroxson@fpctx.edu