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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
  • Curriculum writer
  • Program developer
  • Program presenter
  • Scientific literacy
  • Background research & synthesis
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
Professional Experience
07/2012 to Current
Independent Contractor Environmental Education Services － San Diego, Ca
  • 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 Coordinator Monterey Bay Aquarium － Monterey, Ca
  • 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 Trainer San Diego Zoo's Safari Park － Escondido, Ca
  • 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 Liaison Sea Life Park Hawaii, Animal Programs － Waimanalo, Hi
  • 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 Coordinator Sea Life Park Hawaii, Education Center － Waimanalo, Hi
  • 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 Intern The Dolphin Institute/Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory － Honolulu, HI
  • 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
Intern New England Aquarium － Boston, Ma
  • 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 Conservation Scripps Institution of Oceanography － La Jolla, Ca, USA

Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
2002
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Environmental Studies Brandeis University － Waltham, Ma, USA GPA: 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 II Monterey Bay Aquarium － Monterey, C a
04/2005 to 07/2006
Animal Trainer & Presenter San Diego Zoo Safari Park － Escondido, Ca
10/2002 to 01/2005
Community Program Coordinator/Intern & Volunter Coordinator/Educational Liaison Sea Life Park Hawaii － Waimanalo, HI
Skills

Curriculum writing

Program development

Program facilitation

Background research and synthesis

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Environmental Education Services
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • San Diego Zoo's Safari Park
  • Sea Life Park Hawaii, Animal Programs
  • Sea Life Park Hawaii, Education Center
  • The Dolphin Institute/Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory
  • New England Aquarium
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  • Sea Life Park Hawaii

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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