Experience

Ark Encounter

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Zoo Education Specialist

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Park Place Christian Academy

• Pearl, MS

• Secondary Science Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  I taught Biology I, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and Advanced Biology. These courses involved lab skills in anatomical dissection, microscopy, and field study. I also coached the academic quiz bowl team, the math & science team, and the robotics team. I taught Biology I, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and Advanced Biology. These courses involved lab skills in anatomical dissection, microscopy, and field study. I also coached the academic quiz bowl team, the math & science team, and the robotics team.



San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Behavioral Biology Summer Fellow

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  My research examined the effects of specialized scent enrichment on Sumatran tiger behavior. I also evaluated visitor perception of the behavioral changes based on survey responses. I prepared tiger fecal samples for glucocorticoid analysis. My research examined the effects of specialized scent enrichment on Sumatran tiger behavior. I also evaluated visitor perception of the behavioral changes based on survey responses. I prepared tiger fecal samples for glucocorticoid analysis.



Rhodes College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Summer Research Fellow

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Our research examined the behavior and movement of African elephants before and after a change of housing substrate from concrete to a shock-absorbent polymer. We compared the active behavior levels and the hormonal stress levels before and after the exhibit alteration. We also monitored elephant behavior and interactions throughout reproductive cycles, pregnancy, and miscarriage. I was responsible for recording live activity budgets, nightly activity budgets, and time spent sleeping using video recordings. I also compiled data for analysis. Show less



Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kitchen Staff

  • Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

  I prepared food and maintained the facility. I prepared food and maintained the facility.