Exotic Wildlife Husbandry Technician and Educator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Supper Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2022

• Handle and oversee the Supper Meal After school Program • Provide a physically safe and positive environment for students inclusive of eating areas and workspace• Edit and create Excel spreadsheets in a timely manner• Assist with data entry and after school program attendance• Establish and maintain communication with the after school program onsite and school administration• Supervise students and assist if homework help is needed

Point of Distribution Co-Leader - Grab and Go Food Distribution Center

• May 2020 - Jan 2021

• Managed inventory of supplies needed and fulfilled supply orders• Handled data entry and keeping Staff attendance records• Collaborated with Food services to distribute meals for families during Pandemic School Closures• Led staff check-ins and debriefs• Oversaw Point of Distribution of meals and enforced COVID-19 Safety measures in place• Established a good relationship and maintained communication with Food Services, Custodial staff and school administration for a successful operation Show less

Vivarium Animal Care Intern

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

• Worked with amphibians and reptiles• Performed daily cleaning of enclosures, water bowl changes, and misting of tropical species• Prepared feedings for a variety of species• Recorded room temperatures and humidity • Assisted in water changes for aquatic enclosures• Disinfected and cleaned dirty dishes• Watered plants in the greenhouse and desert tortoises/box turtles enclosures• Conducted daily health check of all animals• Learned proper handling of Ambassador Animals and assisted with tours Show less

Safer Return Student Health Ambassador

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

• Served as a public health resource and provided information that supported Cal Poly Pomona’s COVID-19 Safer Return efforts• Assisted in set up or break down of designated testing area• Escorted students, faculty, and staff through COVID-19 testing protocols and distribution of testing materials• Operated Mass tester software to verify correct identification and scanning specimens• Used a scanner to scan appointment QR codes and specimen barcodes• Performed quality control of self-collection of saliva samples and ensured that the sample collected passed quality standards• Maintained a clean and proper sanitized work environment Show less

Biotrek Intern

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

• Provided interpretive guided tours of the Ethnobotany garden, with emphasis on the importance of sustainability on a finite earth to K-12 students• Utilized hands-on experiences to provide interactive educational connections• Conducted research on various biological topics in order to create educational videos for grades K-12 alongside other interns• Learned to use various gardening tools in order to provide maintenance to the learning gardens and removal of invasive plants

TUPE Facilitator

• Jan 2021 - May 2021

• Facilitated a youth advocacy group called TUPE Leaders Empower and Advocated for Healthier Decisions • Guided and supported students on their implementation of an effective anti-tobacco/anti-vaping campaigns • Conducted weekly meetings to prepare for campaign events • Collaborated with school administrators to coordinate events • Planned and facilitated presentations and activities for group members • Developed weekly lesson plans • Facilitated a youth advocacy group called TUPE Leaders Empower and Advocated for Healthier Decisions • Guided and supported students on their implementation of an effective anti-tobacco/anti-vaping campaigns • Conducted weekly meetings to prepare for campaign events • Collaborated with school administrators to coordinate events • Planned and facilitated presentations and activities for group members • Developed weekly lesson plans

Teacher Assistant

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

• Assisted in English Language Development instruction • Facilitated small group lessons and helped provide an engaging classroom environment • Supported with grading student work and clerical tasks • Aided teacher with direct translation of classroom material from English to Spanish • Assisted in English Language Development instruction • Facilitated small group lessons and helped provide an engaging classroom environment • Supported with grading student work and clerical tasks • Aided teacher with direct translation of classroom material from English to Spanish

Program Worker

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2015

• Designed, planned and facilitated activities for a group of approx. 20 students • Supervised all program students to ensure physical and emotional safety • Coordinated special projects and events in a timely manner • Sustained a clean and organized work environment • Upheld a positive attitude and communication with students and parents • Collaborated with other staff members to execute successful monthly events for students • Designed, planned and facilitated activities for a group of approx. 20 students • Supervised all program students to ensure physical and emotional safety • Coordinated special projects and events in a timely manner • Sustained a clean and organized work environment • Upheld a positive attitude and communication with students and parents • Collaborated with other staff members to execute successful monthly events for students