Oceanside, California, United States
For more than twenty years I have dedicated my time to animals and the community. I have a great deal of paid and volunteer experience related to customer service, education, and animal welfare. My strengths lie in my attention to detail and my ability to inspire others, live compassionately, and raise awareness for those who may not have a voice. I love to learn new things and to share my knowledge with others, whether it's one-on-one or speaking publicly to many. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more outgoing, responsible, and organized individual than me! I'll even provide some laughter.
Coordinated/staffed outreach booths, on and off-site activities, and speaking engagements to provide resources to the public on adoption, relinquishment, and medical procedures. Oversaw Mobile Adoptions volunteers.
Matched guests to adoptable animals and conducted introductions. Entered shelter animal information in centralized database and maintained up-to-date records in order to ensure effective animal care.
Researched and taught humane education curriculum and crafts to elementary school students. Monitored the safety of campers and animals and coordinated the duties of camp volunteers.
Highly in-demand substitute aide for over 400 special education students aged preschool to high school. Consistently praised for adaptability, dedication, reliability, and behavior management skills. Facilitated one-on-one, small group, and classroom learning. Engaged students with curriculum modified to each one’s abilities. Documented students’ behavior and progress toward IEP goals for teachers and parents.
Taught and oversaw humane education lessons and activities including animal care and behavior, games, crafts, and animal interactions. Created a positive and welcoming atmosphere for children, volunteers, and parents. Supervised more than 1,500 children and mentored junior camp counselors in classroom, animal shelter, and outdoor settings. Introduced campers to conflict-resolution strategies. Cultivated compassion and responsibility for all living creatures by enhancing the human-animal bond. Provided care and enrichment activities for many kinds of animals including rats, rabbits, pigeons, chinchillas, and a bearded dragon. Volunteered walking shelter dogs and socializing cats after work hours.