Co-taught a course on the Human-Animal Bond in the Psychology Department.

• Provide evidence-based childbirth education classes for expecting families.• Set‐up/clean‐up classrooms and equipment in a timely manner.• Facilitate up to 5 hours of learning time per class, following approved curriculum while also adjusting to individual class needs, discussions, and adult learning styles in a welcoming and non‐judgmental manner.   • Collect and submit accurate class attendance records, evaluation and demographic data per class in line with program billing, reporting, and auditing requirements.   • Maintain client and staff confidentiality.• Timely and effective communication by phone, email and other written formats, and in person with manager, staff, project partners, affiliates, and service clients as needed.• Provide excellent service for class participants, program partners, and colleagues.• Work independently to prioritize work activities and to troubleshoot, problem solve, and coordinating issues related to class presentation and A/V material or site logistics, as needed.• Monitor classroom and teaching supplies, report any needs or concerns to Program Manager or Coordinator.• Maintain knowledge of current community resources, relevant guidelines, and curriculum updates.

Prepared and served snack to camp of 80-100 children ages 5-12.Coordinated free time schedule and pickup for camp.

•Supervised staff and volunteers.•Trained and evaluated adult and youth staff and volunteers in animal handling and program presentation skills.•Developed and managed area budget.•Participant in education strategic planning leadership team.•Developed and implemented program evaluations.•Wrote and presented interpretive programs for families with young children.•Wrote and coordinated design of brochures and program signage.•Coordinated organization-wide visitor program schedule.•Maintain relationships with funding organizations through grant proposals, meetings, e-mail updates, and annual reports.

•Wrote and coordinated design of brochures and program signage.•Managed e-mail list serve for teachers, parents, and scout leaders.•Updated education department section of website monthly.•Designed and wrote advertisements for outside organization newsletters.•Developed and presented themed outreach programs for diverse audiences.•Designed pre-visit activity packets and evaluation forms for early childhood and elementary school teachers.•Developed interactive on and offsite school programs to meet New York state (MST) standards for K-12 students.•Led a variety of educational programs including Scout programs, overnights, tours, and members programs.•Represented the zoo at community events and media appearances.