Miranda Custer
About Miranda Custer
Miranda Custer is a Guest Engagement Aide at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, with a background in education and environmental engagement. She has held various internships and positions, including roles at the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance and EARTHDAY.ORG, while also pursuing her education in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Curriculum and Instruction.
Work at National Aquarium
Miranda Custer has been employed as a Guest Engagement Aide at the National Aquarium since 2021. In this role, she engages with visitors to enhance their experience and promote awareness of aquatic ecosystems. Her position involves providing information about exhibits and facilitating educational programs. The National Aquarium is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and is dedicated to conservation and education regarding marine life.
Education and Expertise
Miranda Custer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Maryland, which she completed from 2016 to 2020. She also earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction from the same institution from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she completed two minors in Spanish Language, Culture, and Professional Contexts, and in Sustainability. Her educational background supports her work in environmental education and engagement.
Background
Miranda Custer graduated from Gaithersburg High School in 2016. She began her higher education at the University of Maryland, where she was actively involved in Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., holding multiple leadership positions. Her early career included various internships and positions that focused on education, engagement, and environmental conservation.
Internship Experience
Miranda has accumulated diverse internship experiences. She worked as an Education and Engagement Intern at the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) in 2020, followed by a role as a Fall 2020 Virtual Intern at EARTHDAY.ORG. In 2021, she served as an Education and Engagement Junior Fellow at REBA. Additionally, she interned at the University of Maryland in the Department of Entomology as a Pollinator Conservation and Field Agro-Ecology Intern.
Achievements and Recognition
Miranda Custer has been recognized for her academic performance, achieving Dean’s List honors for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher during multiple semesters, including Spring 2019, Spring 2020, and Fall 2020. Her commitment to education and community engagement is evident through her internship roles and her current position as a Student Teacher Intern at Montgomery County Public Schools.