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Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Lead the volunteer services program through recruitment, administration, and effective volunteer management; providing direction, coordination, and recognition for staff, volunteers and district constituents by placing volunteers in support roles throughout the district.

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers who serve the District in a wide range of areas from pulic engagment to natural resource management.

Lisle, Illinois, United States

I provided science-based hands-on learning experiences for early elementary aged children utilizing the vast resources of the Arboretum. This included inquiry-based, social-emotional and nature education pedagogies.

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Instructed art and technology classes for students in PreK through 8th grade following the curriculum for the Diocese of Joliet. Developed interesting and challenging projects for students focusing on Elements of Art and ISTA Standards. Maintained technology equipment including but not limited to laptops, printers, interactive projectors/boards. Troubleshot and fixed technical problems with computers throughout the school. Conducted staff training and support for online learning programs and testing sites such as IOWA, aimsweb+ and Aleks. Monitored safe student online activity throughout the school day.

Villa Park, Illinois, United States

Provided excellent customer service to patients and visitors during in-office visits and phone communications. Maintained confidentiality with patient information according to HIPAA law. Conducted business such as appointment scheduling and physician communication with superior professionalism.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

Researched, developed and facilitated curriculum for a suite of early learner nature programs that introduce nature concepts through play, experimentation and exploration. Cared for a collection of live animals from invertebrates and amphibians to reptiles and birds.

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Provided instructional support on all subjects in Pre-K through 8th grade classrooms according to provided lesson plans - from core subjects to art, music, P.E., Spanish, and technology. Conducted instruction in a professional, nurturing manner to ensure student success. Engaged in learning for both in-school and remote learners via online platforms during hybrid learning.

Managed a cohort of 180 volunteers that included recruitment, training, coaching and retention. In 2019, successfully implemented a redesign of the aquarium's guest-facing volunteer program. Maintained a dynamic blended-learning program through an award-winning volunteer on-line community and training portal.

Managed all aspects of Guest Engagement departmental programming including trainings and informal learning strategies.

Managed all aspects of Guest Engagement departmental training program including interpretive skills, guest service standards and brand personality for a variety of internal aquarium audiences with a focus on frontline staff.

Oversaw the live animal programs suite from animal husbandry to staff training. This included animal collection management, program planning and staff performance evaluation.

Coordinated the use of program animals for scheduled live animal encounters. Facilitated staff and volunteer training on animal handling and program delivery.

Facilitated daily programs including live animal encounters and tours. Responsibilities also included facilitating daily volunteer meetings and semi-annual volunteer and work-study trainings.

Bs, Marine Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Marine Science Undergraduate Society, Preston Residential College

Environmental Education And Community Engagement 20-Hour Professional Development Online Course