Emily Thomas Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

- Develop and facilitate learner-centered education programs utilizing Shedd Aquarium's animals, resources, and space- Mentor Associate Learning Specialist in curriculum writing and lesson development- Interact with learners ages 5-adult in informal and formal learning environments while being inclusive of varying learning needs - Provide feedback on new and existing programs within the Shedd Aquarium Learning Department to ensure programs follow informal learning best-practices, universal design principles, and Shedd's mission and vision- Coordinate with other departments, educators, and surrounding communities to ensure effective and inclusive programming- Apply educational and scientific knowledge to ensure that programs follow best-practices and appropriate standards

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Develop and facilitate learner-centered education programs utilizing Shedd Aquarium's animals, resources, and space- Interact with learners ages 5-adult in informal and formal learning environments while being inclusive of varying learning needs - Coordinate with other departments, educators, and surrounding communities to ensure effective and inclusive programming- Apply educational and scientific knowledge to ensure that programs follow best-practices and appropriate standards

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Facilitate learner-centered programs featuring the exhibits and resources at the Shedd Aquarium- Continually learn new programs, best-practices in education, and scientific content- Utilize Shedd Aquarium resources such as live animals, technology, and nature-areas for programs- Maintain flexibility while working with various audiences in a variety of programs

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Interact with thousands of guests every day to facilitate a positive guest experience- Facilitate Extraordinary Experiences to connect guests personally to individual animals- Interpret exhibit content to increase guest connection to aquatic animal life- Respond to a changing environment and solve problems that arise creatively and calmly- Support other employees to ensure success of the whole team

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Facilitate museum programs for a wide audience of varying ages and knowledge levels to engage visitors in museum content- Teach with museum resources such as living animals and specimens to promote hands-on learning- Handle live animals while teaching to enrich learning- Interact with audiences between 1 and 50 people to increase visitors’ knowledge of museum content- Maintain flexibility while on the museum floor to ensure that programs run smoothly

Chicago, Il

- Develop nature and science curriculum using museum collections, exhibits, and grounds- Utilize resources from the museum to enrich student learning- Teach campers ages 4 to 11 with diverse backgrounds and learning needs- Supervise groups of up to 30 children with off-site field trip programs- Mentor high school counselors by modeling best practices in teaching and engaging campers and their families- Collaborate with full-time education staff to ensure that curriculum is engaging and appropriate

Chicago, Il

- Assist in the teaching of classes to children including acting, writing, and circus/aerial arts- Manage the front desk and interact with students and parents- Oversee activities, children, and interns during summer camp- Design promotional material such as posters, flyers, and newsletters for the education program using the Adobe Suite

Jacksonville, Florida Area

- Independently create a portfolio of drawings and ideas to conceptualize and design exhibit renovations for the Atlantic Tales exhibit- Assist project manager in maintenance of current exhibits to maintain museum space

Jacksonville, Florida Area

- Teach and direct acting, musical theatre, improv, and dance classes to children ages five to fifteen to prepare them for performances- Write scripts for performances based on children’s improv to create personalized performances - Design, paint, and construct various sets to enhance performances - Stage manage performances and help with lighting, sound, and props

Master Of Science - Ms, Nonprofit Management And Philanthropy

Environmental Studies With Minor In Early Childhood Education, Environmental Studies, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Studied abroad in Germany, Beta Class President of Alpha Sigma Kappa (Women in Technical Studies)