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VOLUNTEER
Objective
Driven to educating others, committed to research and development, and passionate about the U.S. National Parks. Eager to use my experience with tutoring, wildlife, and group leadership in a library setting.
Skills
  • Data entry experience
  • Communication/organization skills
  • Informational research skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Public speaking experience 
  • Quick learner
  • Hard worker
  • Dependable for independent/group work
Experience
08/2011 to Current
TutorCompany Name – City
  • Instruct students on research techniques and the use of information technologies.
  • Locate print and online materials for students completing research projects.
  • Expose students and parents to the vast resources that the local library has to offer.
  • Work with numerous students - including those with disabilities - in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as college.
  • Teach mathematics, reading, writing, and science individually and in group settings.
08/2011 to Current
Group LeaderCompany Name – City
  • Complete hands-on science educational opportunities along with other science college students, scientists, and librarians 
  • Lead a variety of educational events at local schools and libraries
  • Work with summer and after school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) library programs
08/2013 to 01/2014
Rotational InternCompany Name – City
  • Worked with admissions, outreach, rehabilitation and release, and veterinary staff departments.
  • Educated the public regarding humane coexistence with wildlife through phone calls and walk-ins.
  • Worked on Dr. Renata Schneider's raptor re-nesting study by organizing ID#s and documenting all case histories of recent raptor releases.
  • Worked on Dr. Renata Schneider's study of Avian Pox in Songbirds by recording and entering data into excel spreadsheet.
  • Completed a case study on an injured Brown Pelican.
  • Entered new patient information.
  • Participated in animal rescues, observed and evaluated various species for release, and assisted in releases throughout the area.
  • Worked in various other areas including but not limited to the medical care of wildlife and habitat evaluations.
08/2011 to 06/2012
Aftercare Bookkeeper/Substitute CounselorCompany Name – City
  • Processed aftercare payments and made monthly deposits.
  • Assisted with secretarial duties and substituted for aftercare counselors.  
  • Resolved parents' complaints tactfully and professionally.
  • Worked individually with students in all five grade levels.

06/2009 to 06/2013
VolunteerCompany Name – City
  • Handled patients' owners, both at the front desk and in examination rooms. 
  • Learned how to communicate under pressure.
  • Learned to read and understand scientific literature.
  • Learned medical terminology. 
  • Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Education/Achievements
Current
Master of Science: Library and Information Science
University of South Florida - City, State

Currently enrolled in

  • Microcomputer Applications for Libraries and Information Centers
  • Foundations of Information Science
  • Basic Information Sources and Services
2014
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Nova Southeastern University - City, State
  • Dean's List
  • Minored in Psychology
  • Coursework in Biodiversity of Alaskan Ecosystems
  • Coursework in Biology II involving Everglades National Park
  • Participated in Super Sharks program through completion of sophomore year, with focus on personal leadership and leadership application.
  • Acted as ambassador to board members, applicants, and parents during the Service Academy Regional Interviews at the Alvin Sherman Library for Florida Senator Bill Nelson. 
  • Was accepted into both the Summer VETS Program at the University of Pennsylvania and the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine internship at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton, Massachusetts, attending the latter.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of South Florida
  • Nova Southeastern University

Job Titles Held:

  • Tutor
  • Group Leader
  • Rotational Intern
  • Aftercare Bookkeeper/Substitute Counselor
  • Volunteer

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Library and Information Science
    Bachelor of Science : Biology

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