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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Summary
Passionate and talented environmental educator with over a decade of experience. Skilled curriculum writer and communicator, with a focus on marine education and conservation.
Core Qualifications
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Professional Experience
07/2012 to Current
Independent ContractorMainegeneral Health － Winthrop , ME
- Researched and wrote curriculum materials for Monterey Bay Aquarium Education Department pertaining to: sea otter conservation, pelagic predator tagging & tracking, plastic pollution and sustainable seafood.
- Researched, wrote and edited K-2nd grade wetland ecology curriculum for San Elijo Lagoon Education Center.
11/2007 to 07/2011
Education Specialist II & Home School Day CoordinatorAscential － Salt Lake City , UT
- Taught interactive marine biology and conservation programs for K-12 students and teachers attending field trips and teacher institutes.
- Developed numerous new school programs for K-12 students.
- Conducted background research, wrote staff training materials, sourced relevant image and video needs, and developed program tools and deliverables.
- Assisted in caring for health and safety of program animals.
- Assisted School Programs Manager with all aspects of school programs, including staff coordination, intra/inter-department communication, program development and assessment.
- Coordinated Home School Day program.
- Duties included; program development and implementation, on and off-site staff and volunteer training, management, and communication.
- Facilitated and aided in developing teacher professional development inquiry based science institutes.
- Wrote curriculum for elementary, middle and high school levels.
04/2005 to 06/2006
Animal TrainerSan Diego Zoo's Safari Park － City , STATE
- Trained, handled and cared for animals housed within the Wildlife Behavior and Education Compound, including diverse species of reptiles, birds and mammals.
- Presented "Animal Encounters" to visitors of all ages.
- Utilized live animals to educate visitors about animal behaviors, natural habitats and environmental conservation.
02/2004 to 01/2005
Intern & Volunteer Coordinator/Educational LiaisonSea Life Park Hawaii, Animal Programs － City , STATE
- Managed Intern & Volunteer program.
- Conducted interviews, managed intern & volunteer placements and schedules, developed and facilitated intern & volunteer training, planned and managed intern & volunteer budget and events.
- Liaison between Animal Programs and other park departments.
- Conducted presentations for VIP guests regarding marine organisms, conservation and animal training.
- Designed and composed new educational signage, conservation brochures and tour guide training packets.
10/2002 to 06/2004
Community Programs CoordinatorSea Life Park Hawaii, Education Center － City , STATE
- Coordinated and developed all community programs.
- Publicized community events, prepared all program materials,managed program fees and led events, including the on-site overnight program, for participants of all ages.
- Independently created and implemented a dolphin interactive program exclusively for participants with special needs.
- This included developing curriculum, working closely with animal care staff, visiting institutions, participants and their families to maximize program effectiveness, and facilitating all aspects of the program, from recruiting candidates and reserving program dates, to assisting children and training staff during interactive sessions.
01/2003 to 01/2004
Education and Husbandry InternThe Dolphin Institute/Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory － City , STATE
- Trained and cared for resident Bottlenose dolphins.
- Administered vitamins and medications, supported senior trainers and maintained training and husbandry logs.
- Assisted Director of Education with teaching educational programs for schools and community centers, and provided on-site participants with hands-on dolphin interactions.
01/2002 to 05/2002
InternNew England Aquarium － City , STATE
- Taught visitors of all ages about local marine animals and ecosystems.
- Facilitated Aquarium's Family Activity Center's educational games and discussions.
- Conducted interactive animal presentations, using local marine invertebrates.
- Assisted in caring for health and safety of program animals.
- Developed interactive curriculum regarding marine mammal natural history and communication abilities for on-site and off-site outreach programs.
Education and Training
2007
Masters of Advanced Studies: Marine Biodiversity and ConservationScripps Institution of Oceanography － City, State, USA
Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
2002
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Environmental StudiesBrandeis University － City, State, USAGPA: cum laude
Sociology cum laude Environmental Studies
Affiliations
California Regional Environmental Education Community
San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative
California Ocean Communicators Alliance
Work History
11/2007 to 07/2011
Education Specialist IICompany Name － City, State
04/2005 to 07/2006
Animal Trainer & PresenterCompany Name － City, State
10/2002 to 01/2005
Community Program Coordinator/Intern & Volunter Coordinator/Educational LiaisonCompany Name － City, State
Skills
Curriculum writing
Program development
Program facilitation
Background research and synthesis
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School Attended
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Brandeis University
Job Titles Held:
- Independent Contractor
- Education Specialist II & Home School Day Coordinator
- Animal Trainer
- Intern & Volunteer Coordinator/Educational Liaison
- Community Programs Coordinator
- Education and Husbandry Intern
- Intern
- Education Specialist II
- Animal Trainer & Presenter
- Community Program Coordinator/Intern & Volunter Coordinator/Educational Liaison
Degrees
- Masters of Advanced Studies : Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor of Arts : Sociology Environmental Studies
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