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Monterey, California, United States

Developed and led the delivery of prepared trainings and enrichments (interactive content training/lessons) to staff and volunteers.Contributed to program development by creating and updating supplemental training materials, offering ideas during ideation and development, and piloting programs to collect feedback.Organized and maintained a digital library of staff and volunteer education resources with information regarding exhibits, animals, and Aquarium and regional history.Provided continuous marine science interpretation throughout the Aquarium, supported interpretive stations, and actively engaged with guests.

Monterey, California, United States

Presented scheduled and unscheduled public programs to aquarium visitors, including but not limited to auditorium and theatrical presentations, live guest tours, and feeding narrations (up to 400+ guests).Developed and led engaging, hands-on enrichment training for staff and volunteers centered around various Aquarium topics.Coached and mentored Teen Conservation Leaders on the proper animal handling and interpretive techniques for various exhibits in a summer training program for aquarium volunteers.Provided daily operations support to admissions staff as needed.

Monterey, California, United States

Proactively greeted guests and engaged them in conversation, thanked and monitored guests exiting and re-entering the Aquarium.Clearly communicated necessary information to assist guests with visit planning, answer questions, and promoted aquarium programs/membership.Engaged guests using hand-held models/live animal tubes, to both capture their attention and orient to the Aquarium spaces and exhibits.Effectively managed cue lines both outside the building and the auditorium while maintaining enthusiastic interactions with guests.Handled various ticket and membership transactions.

Seaside, California

- Engaged a community of diverse learners in peer-to-peer collaboration to develop study skills, habits of mind, and knowledge essential for interdisciplinary learning.- Assisted students with homework, exam preparation and developing helpful study strategies within science based classes.

Seaside, California

- Prepared incoming students from diverse backgrounds for the transition from high school to college.- Provided students and their families with information regarding services and resources on campus.