Amanda Castaneda Email & Phone Number

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San Diego, CA, US

Highly successful, mission-driven storytelling focused on sharing the story of the conservation impact of the organization and inspiring guests to take action to support a healthy world for all wildlife. Perform as organization’s public relations representative. Present educational and entertaining narrative simultaneously while driving a tour vehicle..

Murrieta, CA, US

Developed new systems and tools to assist diverse learners in executive functioning and organization. These tools are now used successfully by other teachers and student support staff.Curriculum writer for Biology and Middle School Integrated Science. (Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, h5p, Powtoons, iMovie.

San Diego, CA, US

Kindergarten and Pre-K classroom teacher for push-in school-based programs and summer camp. Program design for Pre-K summer camp classes in 2019 and 2020, receiving positive feedback and returning guests. Front-line handling of all school field trip reservations and public communications with the Safari Park Education Department. (Bookeo and Galaxy event.

Planned fundraising events, designed the website and managed ecommerce using SquareSpace.com, wrote blog and social media posts, and acted in a Murder Mystery Dinner.

Northampton, Massachusetts, US

Provided nature-based, inquiry and play-based, early childhood educational experiences and classes.

Free-lance writer of NGSS aligned activities to be sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Participated in an NGSS early implementer grant through WestEd which included training and experience creating and teaching NGSS aligned units using conceptual flow, three-dimensional learning, and 5E lesson planning.

Created hands-on classroom, inquiry-based curriculum adapted to students needs and interests. Incorporated iPads for skill/concept reinforcement, research, and virtual labs. Differentiated instruction for a wide variety of learners, including IEP/504 students and beginning English learners.Trained students in visual note taking and methods for recording.

Oakland, California, US

High School Biology and Chemistry. Planned and taught NGSS aligned lessons; taught academic vocabulary; facilitated academic discussion; differentiated lessons for a variety of learners; made instructional decisions based on data; used classroom management techniques to maximize student learning time.

Oakland, California, US

During this time period, my primary focus was family caregiving and my career was part time at most.

Sacramento, CA, US

Created a revamped Family Overnight Safari event plan focused on providing a fun family experience, organized logistical details, managed staff and volunteers, provided all programming, and acted as senior on-site staff during these events.Successfully collaborated with other departments, other nonprofits, and other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Sacramento, CA, US

During this time period, my primary focus was family caregiving and my career was part time at most.

Sacramento, CA, US

Successfully managed and systematically improved all on-site educational family programming, including summer camp, family overnight safaris, and preschool-age classes. Hired, trained, and supervised a year-round assistant, the summer camp staff of approximately 17, and a teen volunteer corps of 30 during the school year and 90 during the summer. Increased.

Modesto, CA, US

Taught lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher; used classroom management techniques to encourage a productive learning environment; extended lessons with additional activities when necessary.

Modesto, CA, US

During this time period, my primary focus was family caregiving and my career was part time at most.

Varied fieldwork and data recording responsibilities. Trapped and tracked small mammals; conducted herpetological surveys. Conducted field and academic research and reported on the state of threatened and endangered species in State Parks in California’s central valley and the benefits/hazards of wildlife in the UC-Davis arboretum. Created wildlife.

Davis, California, US

Research intern in the lab of Dr. Rick Grosberg and post-doc Dr. John Wares. Collected field marine invertebrate specimens. Conducted lab research including preparing specimens, using PCR analysis, and microscope skills. Project results published.Wares, J. P., Castaneda, A. E. 2005. Geographic range in Chthamalus along the west coast of North America..

Volunteer animal caretaker for injured and rehabilitated birds of prey. Cleaning, diet preparation, offering diets, assistance for veterinary procedures, and assistance with school group presentations.

As the weekend caretaker, I cared for the education animal collection which included invertebrates, reptiles, birds, and mammals. My responsibilities included: Cleaning all enclosures, preparing diets, providing species-appropriate enrichment opportunities, handling and exercising animals, presenting daily wildlife talks with education animals, caring for.

Volunteer support for birds in the wildlife rehabilitation center. Worked with a full range of California bird species. Cleaning enclosures, cleaning facilities, preparing diets, feeding, and assisting with veterinary procedures.

Master’S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction

B.S., Wildlife, Fish, And Conservation Biology Specializing In Marine Ecology