Anna Fails
Pryor,OK
Summary
Passionate Education Instructor adept at providing proper husbandry for ambassador animal collection. Effective at completing assigned tasks while focusing on the wellbeing of animals and following TZMI standards and policies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Instructor
Tulsa Zoo
Tulsa, OK
06.2024 - Current
- Complete the daily husbandry requirements for ambassador animal collection.
- Teach assigned curriculum during Zoo Camps.
- Complete the requirements for daily upkeep and operation of NEX.
- Ensure the safety of campers, staff, and guest by practicing professional classroom management, and enforcing all policies put in place by TZMI.
- Cooperate with other TZMI departments.
- Deliver animal chats when scheduled.
Server / Bartender
Olive Garden
Catoosa, OK
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide a healthy and safe environment for guest through communication with both staff and corporate
- Encourage workplace improvement through teamwork and cooperation.
Intern
Oklahoma Aquarium
Jenks, OK
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Improve the experience of guest through active engagement
- Provide important knowledge of environmental conservation through both classes and seminars
- Share knowledge of the aquarium during both behind the scenes tours and field trips.
Server
J Farley’s Pub
Claremore, OK
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Communicate with both staff and customers in a timely manner to ensure the best experience for patrons
- Provide a clean and welcoming environment by continually implementing safety and sanitation measures.
Substitute teacher
Pryor Public Schools
Pryor, OK
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Follow set curriculum while also utilizing personal knowledge to enrich the learning experience of students
- Communicate with both students and guardians to ensure a safe learning experience with guidance from administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Biological Science
Rogers State University
Claremore, OKGraduated May 2020 -
Pryor High School
Pryor, OKSkills
- ZIMS data entry
- Substrate change and enclosure design
- Raptor handling and presentation
- Diet collection and preparation
- Administering medications
- Animal enrichment/training
- Necropsy drop off and data entry
- Laboratory Testing
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Data Collection, Entry, and Analysis
- Animal Trapping and Handling
- Field Identification
- Communication
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Rogers State University Honors Program Scholarship: Fall 2020-Spring 2024
- Awarded an academic scholarship of more than $80,000. Covers full tuition, room, and board.
- Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, and a competitive interview process.
Coursework
- General Zoology
- General chemistry I & II
- Organic Chemistry I
- General Botany
- Field Botany
- Statistics
- Biology Research Methods I
- Environmental Conservation
- Herpetology
- Aquatic Biology
- Microbiology
- Ecology of Mammals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Instructor
Tulsa Zoo
06.2024 - Current
Intern
Oklahoma Aquarium
10.2022 - 07.2023
Server / Bartender
Olive Garden
09.2022 - 09.2023
Server
J Farley’s Pub
07.2021 - 09.2022
Substitute teacher
Pryor Public Schools
09.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Biological Science
Rogers State University
Graduated May 2020 -
Pryor High School