Anna Sills
Stamford,CT
You are never too old to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Friendly and upbeat professional with extensive knowledge and hands-on approach to involving people in nature. Effective at working with students of all ages and backgrounds to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Team-minded individual with extensive knowledge of wildlife biology, plant identification and bird identification. Ready to bring over 10 years of related experience to dynamic new role with room for advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Field Trips and Outreach Manager
Tenafly Nature Center
11.2019 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Assisted management with administrative aspects of hiring and onboarding new hires and temporary staff.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed accurate reports highlighting activities, revenue and any notable incidents.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Delivered animal outreach presentations and animal appearances in various media and stage presentations.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Coordinated large and small events related to nature topics.
Environmental Educator
Tenafly Nature Center
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Managed animal husbandry needs for Tenafly Nature Center animal ambassadors which include, but not limited to: reptiles, amphibians, and raptors.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Provided age-appropriate interpretive programs for children enrolled in day camps and nature education programs.
- Created spreadsheets to track visitors, animal activities, environmental conditions and other key metrics.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Park Naturalist
City Of Red Wing
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits and hands-on workshops.
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
- Provided age-appropriate interpretive programs for all ages.
- Planned highly engaging outdoor recreation and environment education programs for on-site and off-site delivery.
- Guided tours and groups, providing educational talks on native prairie ecosystems to promote ecology and preservation of native prairie wildlife and environments.
- Staffed information desk and greeted visitors arriving at local parks.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Education
05.2017
Skills
- Program Coordination and Execution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Classroom Management
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Public Outreach
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Behavior Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Creative Instruction Style
- Time Management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- NAI Certified Interpretive Guide
- Firearm Safety
- Project Learning Tree Facilitator
- Wilderness Training
Languages
German
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Field Trips and Outreach Manager - Tenafly Nature Center
11.2019 - Current
Environmental Educator - Tenafly Nature Center
03.2018 - 11.2019
Park Naturalist - City Of Red Wing
05.2016 - 03.2018
University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Education
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