Claire Hauser
Mount Airy
Summary
I am a dynamic individual with hands-on experience in paleontology, including lab work, research, fossil prep, fieldwork, and report writing. I bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. I value adaptability, creativity, and a goal-oriented mindset. I am committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals while keeping an open mind to collaboration. I value engaging in creative solutions with adaptability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Learning Center Intern (TUSK)
Great Basin Institute
Boulder City
02.2026 - Current
- Assisting Park Rangers with tasks and management of the National Monument.
- Fieldwork involving monitoring, locating, and reviewing information regarding trails, wildlife, and native plants.
- Maintained inventory for paleontology collections and assisted with inventory transfers.
- Joined the park's Wildlife Biologist on conducting bat and desert tortoise surveys, and assisted in collecting data.
High School Math In-Class Tutor
Mount Airy City Schools
Mount Airy, NC
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Worked with helping students in grades 9-12 on various math skills. (Math 1, 2, 3, and Calculus).
- Individual tutoring of a range of students, grades 4-12, on different topics and abilities.
- Tutored students one-on-one to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills in varying math topics.
Fossil Prep Intern - Denver Museum of Nature and S
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver, CO
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared and cleaned vertebrate archosaur fossil material through the use of air scribes, adhesives, and putties.
- Use of machinery and tools to prepare specimens for research and display, creation of jackets and archival cradles for collections.
- Fieldwork in Chinle layers of New Mexico, Denver Basin of Colorado, and Hell Creek of North Dakota.
- Supported the logistics of the Earth Sciences department through assessments of supplies and materials.
- Engaged in scientific discussion with public in the fossil prep lab.
Individual Math Tutor
Self-Employed
Mount Airy, NC
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Made lesson plans on varying elementary and middle grades math problems.
- Completed schoolwork and engaged in thought-provoking math problems.
- Provided individualized lessons based on individual students' needs, capabilities, personality, and learning style.
Bryce Canyon IIC Paleontology Assistant Intern
National Parks Service
Bryce Canyon, UT
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Fieldwork in Grand Staircase-Escalante , Wahweap, and Kaiparowits formations.
- Site assessment, review, and taking of paleontological notes.
- Assessment and analysis of invertebrate and vertebrate fossil material.
- Conducted monitoring of various sites around the park, while updating and collecting data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Paleontology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Airy High School
Mount Airy, NC06-2019
Skills
- Basic animal care and handling(leopard gecko, ball python, horse, cat, dog)
- Data analysis and input
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Excel, Powerpoint, ArcGIS pro, and Word
- Report writing
- Fossil prep work, 3D scanning and modeling(Spider and Abound - 3D scanner), casting and molding, painting, pencil drawing, and watercolor
- Proficient in biological illustration
- Field work and field monitoring (Biological and Paleontological), including prospecting, monitoring, and quarrying
Timeline
Research Learning Center Intern (TUSK)
Great Basin Institute
02.2026 - Current
Fossil Prep Intern - Denver Museum of Nature and S
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
04.2025 - 08.2025
Individual Math Tutor
Self-Employed
10.2024 - 04.2025
High School Math In-Class Tutor
Mount Airy City Schools
09.2024 - 04.2025
Bryce Canyon IIC Paleontology Assistant Intern
National Parks Service
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Paleontology
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Mount Airy High School
Other Experience
BIO 325 - Paleontological Field Methods Class and Field Work - June 2023
- Utilizing field work methods for prospecting in Utah for fossil material.
- Training in fossil preparation, detailed anatomy discussion, and fieldwork methods.
- Two weeks in Cedar Mountain Formation in multi-taxic bone beds.
Research Experience
PEP Internship at Zanno Lab - Nature Research Center (Raleigh, NC) January 2023 - May 2024
- 3D and surface scanning of fossil specimens and CT scanning of skull elements and fragments.
- Keyence high resolution images of different fossil material of Ornithischian and Saurischian dinosaur species.
- Histological work of Saurischian dinosaur femora and humeri.
- Fossil prep work and collections management on vertebrate specimens.
Leadership Experience
NCSU Paleontology Club - President and Founding member
- First President of NCSU student Paleontology club
- Guided leadership, communication, and decision making skills for the new club at NC State.
- Establishing rules, a charter, and a constitution for the club to be considered official under university rules.