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Apollo Beach, Florida, United States

Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States

Daily husbandry of various reptile species including sea turtles, freshwater turtles, shorebirds, raptors and alligators.Life support maintenance of multiple filtration systems.Provides clinical care to patients such as treatments, injections, medications, exams, surgeries and radiographs.Assists with diamondback terrapin research, egg incubation, and head.

Assist in the breakdown of the previous labsHelp prepare chemical solutions, equipment, and supplies for each lab session weekly

Present weekly in an Organic Chemistry laboratory classAid students with questions throughout the experimentsRun IR and NMR spectra for studentsDiscuss confusions students have regarding content surrounding the laboratory content

Research in Crustacean Ecology and Invasive Species: “Disruption or replacement? Examining the role of the invasive Brazilian peppertree ("Schinus terebinthifolius") within coastal nutrient cycling facilitated by the mangrove crab ("Aratus pisonii")”(Wrote and received the grant to fund this project)

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tutor twelve hours weekly in person and onlineTutor General Chemistry I, II and Chemistry for Healthcare Professionals

Monitored effects of horseback tourism through seagrass beds over timeObtained data samples from two transect lines through the seagrass bed being studied while collaborating with other research assistants to discuss and analyze data.

Assisted with laboratory prep weeklyHeld office hours weeklyHelped students in class with different experiments and content questions

Triage and assist in the intake of cold-stunned critically ill Kemp’s Ridley Sea TurtlesAssist in handling and restraints for various treatmentsMaintain life support systems and perform water quality testsPrepare and feed out diets along with daily husbandry of the sea turtles undergoing rehabilitation

Conducted daily husbandry of sea turtles, stingrays, pelicans, tortoises, and terrapinsAssisted with procedures (exams, blood draws, treatments, surgeries, necropsies and radiographs)Participated in the handling, tagging, transportation, and release of patientsFed and administered oral medications to sea turtles and stingrays Performed workups on live and.

Prepared diets for dolphins, otters, and pelicansAssisted in training behaviors for medical proceduresObserved dolphin respirations two to three times dailyDelivered public presentations daily about resident animals

Facilitated interactions between guests, animal care and education staff during giraffe feedingsCreated positive experiences by educating guests on animal conservation and their care

Powell, Ohio, United States

Connected guests with wildlife.Educated guests on different aspects of the animals at the zoo.Knowledgeable about many different animals and exhibits.Interacted with the guests in different ways.Led private after-hour tours while providing education on animals and their care.