Kimberly Gooch Email & Phone Number

Palmetto Bay, Florida

- Coordinates a statewide education program reaching 4,000 teachers in 24 counties by facilitating with teacher trainings by communicating with teachers and school administrators, conducting appropriate clerical duties, and pre/post workshop planning and follow up for data collection.- Assists with the writing and development of grade-appropriate, multi-disciplinary, standards-aligned Everglades curricula that are adopted by public, private, charter, parochial, and homeschools through teacher training workshops.- Develops, maintains, and promotes content for the Everglades Literacy Program's website, monthly newsletter, and social media handles utilizing best SEO practices, marketing strategies, and graphic design. - Promotes Everglades Literacy by building relationships and partnerships with other organizations that advance environmental education by presenting in conferences, outreach events, and planning for the annual Everglades Teacher Symposium.

Orlando

- Wrote 3 blog articles a week for Unation Stuff To Do In Orlando's website relating to events, experiences, and local businesses in the Central Florida area.- Researched, planned, and created content for blog posts using Wordpress while utilizing SEO best practices and marketing strategies.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Assisted on an as-need basis coordinating 30 Savanna guides at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge on a yearlong program from South Africa as they engaged with resort guests about their culture, conservation actions, and educational activities.- Provided leadership to the team by answering radio calls, creating shift schedules, and helping set up for educational activities around the resort.- Demonstrated safety, courtesy, show, efficiency, and inclusion while holding the team accountable through observations and feedback.

Orlando, Florida Area

- Provided leadership, development, support, and motivation to Conservation Education Presenters at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park as they engaged with guests about animals and conservation efforts.- Managed and coordinated Cast Members, schedules, shift requests, and daily operations through observations and providing feedback to presenters, as well as assisting with the recruiting and interview process for future Education Presenter interns.- Demonstrated Walt Disney World leadership skills through weekly coursework and practice by helping staff Wilderness Explorer Troop Leader locations and interpreting information for guests.

Orlando, Florida Area

- Provided guest interactions within the SeaWorld Education department by leading K-12 field trip programs, summer camps for preK-12 grade students, outreach events, and sleepover programs while monitoring the safety and well-being of guests and animals, and promoting lifelong learning and conservation.- Hosted the educational field trip show "Ocean Discovery" at Shamu Stadium, presenting in front of up to 6,000 guests, and teaching about animal habitats, adaptations, ecotypes, and marine conservation.- Created online, 6th-12th grade curriculum programs designed for teachers to supplement animal and conservation lesson plans for pre/post field trips that aligned to Florida State Standards for Science, Language Arts, and Mathematics.