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Fairport, NY

Fairport, NY

- Helped to care for the day-to-day needs of shelter dogs, including diet preparation, kennel upkeep andcleaning, and various forms of enrichment- Developed and implemented methods of tracking aspects of dogs’ well-being, including weight checksand enrichment engagement- Occasionally helped to care for other animals in the shelter’s custody, such as cats.

Tampa, Florida, United States

- Helped to care for a variety of species, including Malayan tapir, Indian rhinoceros, binturong, Malayantiger, koala, and wallaby, as well as several domestic species such as horses, goats, and llamas- Prepared diets daily for the above species and assisted with habitat maintenance, night house upkeep,and distribution of enrichment

Mendon, NY

- Provided competent and cheerful customer service to assist customers- Stocked, replenished, and organized market inventory on a constant basis- Helped to grow the business via implementation of new ideas and constructive feedback

Lima, NY

- Created and implemented stimulating and educational lab activities for 10th grade students- Assisted with the supervision and teaching of other students of various ages, including elementary and middle school children- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure lecture and laboratory lessons were synchronized to create a cohesive learning environment.

Niagara Falls, New York, United States

- Prepared diets daily for California sea lions, gray seals, harbor seals, and Humboldt penguins- Assisted with the maintenance of exhibits and back-up areas, upkeep and distribution of enrichment, and narration of educational presentations- Learned the applications of operant and classical conditioning on animal training and behavior- Consulted with.

Houghton, New York, United States

- Prepared necessary lab materials, including various plant, chemical, and animal specimens- Assisted with lab procedures and guided students as they conducted experiments

Durango, CO

- Paired and taught outdoor education lessons with physical activities (e.g. freshwater ecosystems and canoeing) for middle school aged children- Assisted in upkeep of grounds and animals on the ranch

Hopewell, NJ

- Assisted with development and implementation of art lessons and crafts for children of various age groups- Helped set up, manage, and clean up after children's parties and other events