Emily Christine Pastula
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information:
5182 6 Mile Rd.
South Lyon, MI 48178
Cell Phone: 248-767-0908
Email: emily.pastula@gmail.com
Professional Experience:
Fr. Gabriel Richard High School – Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Ann Arbor, MI
September 2013 - Present
Responsible for teaching 9-12 grade girls the game of lacrosse through preparing practice
plans and designing drills while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and confidence
from a leadership position. Also responsible for the safety of 30 girls at practices and
games.
Hartland High School – Head Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Hartland, MI
March 2013 to June 2013
Responsible for teaching 5-12 grade girls the game of lacrosse through preparing practice
plans and designing drills while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and confidence
from a leadership position. Also responsible for the safety of 30 girls at practices and
games.
Women’s Shoes Briarwood Mall – Macy’s Sales Associate
Ann Arbor, MI
November 2012 to January 2013
Responsible for meeting and making connections with customers through asking
questions and listening to shoppers’ needs and providing options and advice on meeting
those needs through assisting customers in trying on, checking out, and shipping
purchases. Additional responsibilities include keeping up professional appearances of
sales floor, stock room, and women’s shoe department.
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Team Lax.com – Co-Lacrosse Coach
Okemos, MI
June 2011 – July 2012
Responsible for teaching 4-12 grade girls the game of lacrosse through preparing practice
plans and designing drills while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and confidence
from a leadership position and traveling to big tournaments to expose girls to different
levels of play and scholarship opportunities. Also responsible for the safety of 90 girls at
practices and games.
Michigan State University, Department of Entomology – Graduate Fellow
East Lansing, MI
August 2010 – May 2012
Major Professor: Dr. Richard W. Merritt – Departments of Entomology and Fisheries and
Wildlife
Responsibilities include: Designing thesis research project, writing formal thesis
proposal, building prevention cages and any other materials needed for conducting
research project, collecting insect fauna from soil samples, data analysis, writing formal
thesis, assisting in forensic entomology analysis in criminal and civil cases, and other
duties as assigned by major professor.
Proposed thesis project: Insect Timing and Succession on Buried Carrion in East
Lansing, Michigan.
Michigan State University, Department of Entomology –Teaching Assistant
East Lansing, MI
August 2011 – May 2012
Responsible for thorough understanding of subject matter, design of exams/quizzes,
powerpoints, and study guides, laboratories set up and take down, accurate and concise
presentation of material to groups of 25-30 students in a hand on laboratory setting and
ensuring their understanding. The course was a 200 level “science for non-science
majors” laboratory course designed for all students.
Okemos Schools – Junior Varsity and Middle School Co-Lacrosse Coach
Okemos, MI
February 2008 – June 2012
Responsible for teaching 5-12 grade girls the game of lacrosse through preparing practice
plans and designing drills while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and confidence
from a leadership position. Also responsible for the safety of 30 girls at practices and
games.
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Michigan State University, Department of Entomology – Laboratory Technician
East Lansing, MI
May 2009 – August 2010
Assist graduate student and laboratory technicians with experiments relating to emerald
ash borer including, conducting bioassays, and cutting down trees and tree sampling.
Responsible for the professional appearances of laboratories, research plots, greenhouses,
and insect rearing facilities. Additional duties include accurate record keeping and data
analysis.
Michigan State University, Department of Entomology – Teaching Assistant
East Lansing, MI
January 2010 – May 2010
Responsible for thorough understanding of subject matter, design of exams and study
guides, laboratories set up and take down, accurate and concise presentation of material
to groups of 10-15 students in a hand on laboratory setting and ensuring their
understanding. The course was a 400 level Forest Entomology laboratory course
designed for forestry, entomology, and horticulture majors.
Michigan State Police – Intern
East Lansing, MI
May 2007 – August 2007
Trained on Abduction/Attempted Abductions Database (ViCAP) use. Responsible for
reviewing cases, determining their eligibility for entry, entering them into databases, and
running case queries. Additional responsibilities include assisting with alcohol stings and
riding along with State Troopers and Sergeant Detectives.
McKinley at Roundtree – Pool Attendant
Ypsilanti, MI
May 2006 – September 2007
Responsible for maintaining the pool and pool area along with monitoring pool chemicals
and application. Additional responsibilities included providing customer service for
apartment complex residents.
River Bank Golf Course – Golf Course Attendant
South Lyon, MI
June 2004 – October 2005
Responsible for meeting customers’ needs on and off the course and keeping up the
appearance of the restaurant and pro-shop. Also assisted with all areas of the course and
restaurant.
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Poster Sessions:
Pastula, E.C. and R.W. Merritt. Insect Timing and Succession on Buried Carrion in East
Lansing, Michigan. American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Annual Meeting, Atlanta,
Georiga, February, 2012.
Pastula, E. C., S.R. Tanis, and D.G. McCullough. Does trunk injection with emamectin
benzoate (TREE-Age) injure Fraxinus spp. (ash) trees? Entomological Society of
America, Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, December, 2010.
Oral Presentations:
Pastula, E.C. and R.W. Merritt. Insect Timing and Succession on Buried Carrion in East
Lansing, Michigan. North American Forensic Entomology Association, Annual Meeting,
Las Vegas, Nevada, July, 2012.
Pastula, E.C. and R.W. Merritt. Insect Timing and Succession on Buried Carrion.
Michigan Mosquito Control Association, Annual Meeting, Troy, Michigan, February,
2012.
Pastula, E.C. and R.W. Merritt. Insect Timing and Succession on Buried Carrion in East
Lansing, Michigan. North American Forensic Entomology Association, Annual Meeting,
College Station, Texas, July, 2011.
Pastula, E.C. and R.W. Merritt. Forensic Entomology: The role of insects in crime scene
investigations. CSI Forensic Science Program, Spartan Youth Programs, East Lansing,
Michigan, June, 2011.
Field Demonstrations:
Death Investigation: Forensic Professional Resources, Michigan State Police Detective
Clinic, East Lansing, Michigan, August, 2011.
CSI Forensic Science Program, Spartan Youth Programs, East Lansing, Michigan, June,
2010.
Professional Meetings:
Technology Professional Development, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, March 2014
Student Teaching Workshop, Eastern Michigan University, February 2014
American Academy of Forensic Science Annual Meeting, February 2011, 2012
North American Forensic Entomology Association Annual Meeting, July 2010-2012
International Union of Entomological Society of America, December 2009, 2010
Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting, October 2009
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Professional Organization Membership:
Entomological Society of America
North American Forensic Entomology Association
American Academy of Forensic Science
Education:
Secondary Teacher
Certification:
Eastern Michigan University, Expected May 2012,
GPA: 3.98/4.0
Major: Integrated Science
Master of Science:
Michigan State University, Department of Entomology
May 2012, GPA: 4.0/4.0
Thesis title: Insect Timing and Succession on Buried
Carrion in East Lansing, Michigan.
Bachelor of Science:
Michigan State University, May 2009, GPA: 3.8/4.0
Major: Entomology
Bachelor of Arts:
Michigan State University, May 2009, GPA: 3.8/4.0
Major: Criminal Justice
Related Courses:
Forensic Entomology, Insect Ecology, Systematics
Morphology and Biology of Immature Insects, Pest
Management, Diseases and Insects of Shade Trees, Law
Enforcement Intelligence Operations, Police
Administration, Law & Criminal Justice Policy, General:
Nematology, Forensic Science, Biology, Plant Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Computers, Statistics,
Economics, Forestry, and German.
Additional Training and Certification:
CPR, AED & First Aid Certified
Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety/Hazardous Waste Training (MSU-ORCBS)
Biosafety Principles for Animal Users (MSU-ORCBS)
Animal Use and Care Tutorial
Basic Training-Swine
US Lacrosse Level 1&2 Certified Women’s Coach
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access
WinFOLIA, chain saw and power tool use, microscopy, camera use
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Honors & Activities:
Michigan Mosquito Control Association William J. Lechel II Memorial Scholarship, 2012
Dr. Eugenia McDaniel Teaching Award, 2011
Volunteer Assistant Coach for MSU Women’s Lacrosse Club, 2009-Present
Michigan State University Dean’s List, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
WCLL All League Second Team: MSU Women’s Lacrosse Club, 2008, 2009
US Lacrosse Women’s Academic All-American, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
President and Captain of MSU Women’s Lacrosse Club, 2008-2009
Julie K. Award: MSU Women’s Lacrosse Club, 2009
Vice President of MSU Women’s Lacrosse Club, 2007-2008
Pepperdine All-Tournament Second Team, 2007
Most Improved Player: MSU Women’s Lacrosse Club, 2007
Michigan Competitive Scholarship Recipient, 2006, 2007
Michigan Merit Award Scholarship Recipient, 2005, 2006
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