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Brigid Benson

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Highly motivated team player with passion for helping and educating others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant (Seasons 2022 and 2023)

Buffalo Zoo
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Interacted with and supervised guests of multiple ages
  • Handled and cared for zoo animals: e.g. goats, snakes, and lizards
  • Created educational materials for instructional programs and talks
  • Gave talks on a variety of animals in individual and group settings
  • Collaborated with team members to best allocate time and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Buffalo State University
Buffalo
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Cardinal O'Hara High School
Tonawanda, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Family communication
  • Detail-orientated
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning events
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Creating Visual Displays
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability

Student Projects:

Summer 2023: "Social Behaviors and Proximity in Golden Lion Tamarins and Saki Monkeys"

  • Designed and conducted observational research on mated Golden Lion Tamarins and Saki Monkeys at the Buffalo Zoo
  • Used Microsoft Office to analyze and present over 24 hours worth of data.
  • Presenting findings at the Student Research and Creativity Conference in Spring 2024

Tutoring:

Class Study Group Lead- Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 2022-2023

  • Fielded a variety of subject related questions
  • Provided academic guidance on a variety of classes and topics


Geometry Tutor - Cardinal O'Hara High School 

Tonawanda, NY - 2019-2020 

  • Provided instruction to individual students with diverse abilities
  • Utilized a variety of techniques to engage students in subject matter and enhance student performance
  • Assisted students with complex coursework and practiced different study mechanisms


Volunteering:

Buffalo and Erie County Library Volunteer - Kenmore Library

Kenmore, NY - 2018-2020

  • Reshelved and stacked books
  • Created bookmarks and children's crafts
  • Assisted guests with directions and questions.

Timeline

Educational Assistant (Seasons 2022 and 2023)

Buffalo Zoo
05.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Buffalo State University

High School Diploma -

Cardinal O'Hara High School

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