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Barbara Floyd

Chesterfield,VA

Summary


Reliable and dedicated Animal Educator with 10 years experience in animal care and education. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Educator / Seasonal Supervisor

Six Flags Great Adventure Safari
09.2015 - 08.2024


  • Made schedules for, and supervised a team of 10-12 educators in daily care, husbandry and training of 40+ animals in the education department
  • Made and distributed diets and enrichment for all animals
  • Performed daily husbandry tasks, while monitoring animal health and behaviors
  • Upheld safari safety protocols
  • Distributed medications as needed under the direction of the veterinary staff, and communicated any issues observed to vet staff as well as to full time supervisors
  • Kept daily feed, husbandry and enrichment logs in hard copy and on ZIMS.
  • Cleaned and disinfected animal enclosures
  • Educated park guests on animal facts as well as conservation efforts
  • Led on and off site education programs to schools, senior centers and libraries.
  • Led VIP tours with guests interacting with giraffes, rhino and elephants
  • Gave tours of safari on trucks, providing guest education on over 70 species of animals in the park
  • Assisted in exhibit set up, break down, and transport of education animals (snakes, reptiles, parrots, birds of prey, sloth, cavy, skunk, coatimundi, pigs, goats, tortoises) at start and end of each season
  • Trained behaviors using operant conditioning with parrots, birds of prey, sea lions, cheetahs, anteater, skunks, coatimundi, and sloth.
  • Shifted predators (lynx and cheetahs)

Mathematics Teacher / Swimming / Gymnastics Coach

Brick Township Board Of Education
09.1994 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education

Georgian Court University
Lakewood, New Jersey
05-1994

Skills

  • Animal Behavior Monitoring
  • Animal Care and Enrichment
  • Facility Management
  • Staff and Guest Relations
  • Safety and Sanitation Protocols
  • Accurate Record Keeping

Accomplishments

  • Trained new staff on proper protocols, animal care and training
  • Successfully transitioned from teaching math, working at the safari in the summers, to a full time supervisor position when I retired.

Timeline

Animal Educator / Seasonal Supervisor

Six Flags Great Adventure Safari
09.2015 - 08.2024

Mathematics Teacher / Swimming / Gymnastics Coach

Brick Township Board Of Education
09.1994 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education

Georgian Court University

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