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Portland, Or, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Walk dogs to playgroup or to play yards for enrichment. Moderate outdoors strenuous activity for hours at a time, managing the leash of dogs 50+ lbs. Contribute observational notes about dog behavior.Perform daily cleaning and wellness checks.React to a constantly changing environment and perform other related duties as assigned, prioritizing the welfare of the animals at all times.

Round Rock, Texas, United States

2020-2021 – 7th & 8th grade science teacher. The COVID school setting required adapting and creating resources to accommodate for teaching in both an online and in-person settings, as well as providing synchronous and asynchronous learning options.2021-2022 – 8th grade English Second Language teacher. Supported English Language Learners in their core classes, primarily Science, Math, and Language Arts. Wrote, adapted, and implemented curriculum for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). Cross Country Coach.Skills include intentionally designing and presenting instruction for a diverse audience, prioritization of information, time management and organization, patience and adaptability, and teamwork. Technologically proficient and capable of presenting information in a variety of formats. Collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative student data to inform and adapt teaching practices. Independent and collaborative work experience. Communicated regularly with parents and students in a variety of formats.

Round Rock, Tx

Serving as a substitute teacher to educate students and maintain a safe classroom space in the absence of their regular teacher. Work environment requires flexibility, a child-friendly attitude, classroom management skills, and the ability to follow instructions.Experience in teaching core subject classes, P.E. classes, and SPED support, working with students ranging from Elementary to High School age at campuses of varying demographics.

Austin, Texas Area

Shadowed zookeepers working with a variety of animals including hoof stock, reptiles and amphibians, small mammals, and parrots. Assisted with the feeding, watering, distribution of medication, and cleaning of animal enclosures.Conducted an ethogram study on ostrich behavior to aid in the construction of new enclosures; skills included identifying a variety of aggressive behaviors between individuals during data collection, and data compiling and analysis in order to advise the best neighboring orientation for the ostrich individuals in order to minimize aggressive interactions.

Austin, Texas

Worked comfortably taking care of Texas wildlife (including raccoons, opossums, squirrels, various birds and raptors, and more) brought to the Rescue for rehabilitation and release. Duties included communication with the public over the phone and in-person in order to advise individuals on what to do with wildlife on a case-by-case basis and handle wildlife intake. Other duties included food prepping and feeding, medication prepping and distributing, and cleaning enclosures.

Round Rock, Tx

May- August of the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2018 summers.Instructed and motivated beginning and hesitant swimmers, ages ranging from 3 to 9 years old.

Round Rock, Tx

Provided a safe, fun, and consistent environment for a 2-3 year old regularly multiple times every week.

Orr, Minnesota

Working comfortably daily on the grounds with American Black bears. Duties included grounds-keeping, food prepping, and feeding. During open public hours, duties varied including feeding, working admissions or the gift shop, and educating visitors.Led a group of fellow interns in a behavioral research project on American Black bear vocalization and body language patterns; experience in writing a research proposal and experimental design, observational behavioral data collection, data compiling and analysis.

Round Rock, Tx

May- July of the 2015 summer and May- June of the 2016 summer.Provided a fun and safe environment for beginning swimmers learning to confidently and competitively swim. Spent weekends playing games with and encouraging children.

Austin, Tx

Provided a fun and safe environment for kids exploring Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Taught kayaking and rowing to elementary and middle school students. Played games all day long and helped tie-dye some pretty gnarly shirts.

Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Trinity Symphony Orchestra, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Trinity Distinguished Representatives, Ultimate.

Teacher Preparation Program, Secondary Education And Teaching

Seeking teacher certification to teach science, grades 7-12 in Texas according to EdTPA guidelines. Certificates: Science 7-12 TExES-PACT.

Education record

Coursework in: Principles of Macroeconomics, US Government (2013); Fundamentals of Programming, Calculus III (2015); Introduction.

Wildlife Management And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Guided field researchCompleted coursework in Wildlife Management and Conservation and Techniques for Wildlife.

Data Analysis And Visualization Boot Camp

The Data Analysis and Visualization Boot Camp at Texas McCombs is a 24-week part-time online program emphasizing project-based.