Gifted Resource Teacher

• Jun 2022 - Present

Science Teacher

• Jul 2019 - Present

Gifted and Talented Department Lead

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

Educator

• Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

- Presented snakes, small mammals, lizards, and invertebrates to guests and school groups with the goal of connecting all guests with nature. - Provided daily training and feedback to volunteers and interns about education techniques, behavioral management strategies, and animal handling and husbandry. - Presented snakes, small mammals, lizards, and invertebrates to guests and school groups with the goal of connecting all guests with nature. - Provided daily training and feedback to volunteers and interns about education techniques, behavioral management strategies, and animal handling and husbandry.

Student Teacher

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

- Collaborated with coworkers to develop inquiry-based lessons regarding topics such as relative dating in the earth sciences. - Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies and maintained accurate records for 108 students for the duration of student teaching. - Participated in IEP and GIEP meetings and helped to implement individualized interventions for students with specialized needs. - Created PA standards-based lesson plans focusing on engaging activities, multimedia experiences, and integrated daily formative assessments. Show less

Assessor

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

- Administered select sections of the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test to Kindergarten and First Grade students to assess the impact of Zoology One curriculum on student learning in reading, writing, and science. - Administered select sections of the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test to Kindergarten and First Grade students to assess the impact of Zoology One curriculum on student learning in reading, writing, and science.

Guest Relations Supervisor

• Mar 2017 - Sep 2017

- Participated in every step of the parking operation, including assisting with scheduling of staff, creation of deployments on a daily basis, and aiding in escalated guest situations. - Interviewed and hired staff, as well as trained and coached new staff, facilitated staff recognition, completed staff action forms, and participated in termination process when necessary. - Participated in every step of the parking operation, including assisting with scheduling of staff, creation of deployments on a daily basis, and aiding in escalated guest situations. - Interviewed and hired staff, as well as trained and coached new staff, facilitated staff recognition, completed staff action forms, and participated in termination process when necessary.

Guest Relations Hostess

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

- Engaged Guests with MyMagic+ and assisted Guests with language services, ticketing, dining reservations, and special needs services.- Provided exceptional Guest service by listening to Guest challenges, apologizing for inconveniences, finding an appropriate solution, and thanking the Guest for their patience and feedback.- Utilized various computer programs to address Guest challenges and document all recovery.- Listened to Guests and offered appropriate accommodations and recovery when necessary. Show less

Wild Africa Trek Excursion Guide

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

- Guided a 3 hour adventure focusing on safety of guests and cast members, conservation education, and a fun and interactive guest experience.- Engaged guests with our animals and inspired them to conservation action utilizing interpretation techniques.- Provided exceptional guest service by anticipating needs, problem-solving, and communicating with both fellow guides and leaders.- Constantly assessed operational need and proactively worked with the entire team to ensure a seamless guest experience. Show less

Conservation Day Camp Instructor

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

- Prepared curriculum and materials for approximately 140 children over the course of the summer.- Engaged groups of kindergarten and first grade children in camp activities while ensuring their safety was the first priority.- Facilitated developmentally appropriate lessons about nature and conservation.- Constantly communicated group location, materials needed, and status of campers to team members and leadership.

Conservation Education Instructor

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

- Conversed with guests of all ages about marine life and conservation issues surrounding our planet's oceans to inspire guests to take conservation actions.- Aided in project development for activities used to engage guests.- Created lesson plans for a week-long conservation summer camp for middle schoolers on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas.

Conservation Education Presenter

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

- Engaged both children and adults in activities for the Wilderness Explorers Program at Disney's Animal Kingdom.- Collaborated with team members and leaders to create a positive experience for a diverse audience of guests and empower guests to help wildlife and wild places starting in their own backyard.- Spoke to over 45,000 guests about wildlife and inspired them to conservation action.

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

- Held weekly office hours to assist students in the Introduction to GIS class with labs and general questions.- Developed organized lab walkthroughs for use by students in the Introduction to GIS class. - Aided the GIS professor with miscellaneous projects as needed.

Research Assistant

• May 2010 - Dec 2010

- Contacted school districts in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and digitized the school attendance boundaries for the 99 school districts in the area.