Professional Objective
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relevant Strengths
Other Relevant Experiences
Timeline

Christina Regalbuto

Private Tutoring
Congers,NY
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

Enthusiastic and compassionate educator with a Master of Science in Education and hands-on experience teaching, mentoring, and supervising children, combined with professional zookeeping, animal-care, wildlife-education, and conservation experience. Passionate about connecting children with animals and the natural world through exploration, observation, creativity, and outdoor learning.

Work History

Tutor

3 Years 7 Months
Private Tutoring | 01.2023 - Current
  • Tutored students in grades K-12, differentiating materials and instruction to meet individual needs, including students with disabilities.
  • Built supportive learning environments that promote confidence, communication, and academic growth.

Zookeeper / Animal Encounters Associate

1 Year 1 Month
Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx Zoo | 07.2025 - 08.2026
  • Worked in two animal-care roles, providing hands-on care for a diverse collection of domestic, exotic, and zoo animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies.
  • Practiced wildlife conservation strategies and foundational husbandry skills through diet preparation, enclosure cleaning and preparation, enrichment, behavioral observation, and daily animal care.
  • Educated guests in the Children’s Zoo about animals and conservation while monitoring guest/animal interactions and maintaining safety and animal welfare.
  • Collaborated with animal-care staff and followed established husbandry, safety, and welfare protocols in a dynamic zoo environment.

Stable Hand

1 Year
Old Field Farm | 01.2025 - 01.2026
  • Provided daily horse care including turnout, stall maintenance, grooming, feeding, exercise, and administration of medications and supplements.
  • Observed animals for behavioral or health changes and assisted with veterinary and farrier visits.
  • Maintained safe, clean, organized outdoor environments while working in changing seasonal conditions.

Student Teaching / Lead Leave Replacement

1 Year 11 Months
West Genesee High School | 01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led instruction for 9th grade Regents and Honors English, 10th grade Honors English, and 12th grade Contemporary Issues.
  • Collaborated with department members to develop and implement innovative lessons responsive to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered positive classroom environments encouraging communication, creativity, participation, and intellectual engagement.

Substitute Teacher

1 Year
Clarkstown Central School District | 01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Taught planned lessons across a variety of subjects and supervised grades K-12 at 13 different schools.
  • Adapted quickly to different classroom settings while maintaining safe, positive, and inclusive learning environments.

Sales Representative

1 Year
Macy’s | 01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Greeted customers positively and utilized strong communication skills to deliver high-quality customer service.

Office Receptionist

1 Year 3 Months
P.S. Marcato | 05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers efficiently through professional communication and maintained detail-oriented office records.

Associate

1 Year 3 Months
Westrock Pool and Spa | 05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed customer contracts and maintained accurate inventory records.

Lead Coach/Counselor

4 Years
BLAST Athletics | 01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Managed and supervised children in elementary and middle school in an energetic, structured environment.
  • Used organized play and athletic activities to teach collaboration, sportsmanship, physical fitness, social skills, and personal growth.

Education

Master of Science in Education - Literacy Education B-12

State University of New York at Cortland | Cortland, NY | 05-2024

Bachelor of Arts in Education - Adolescent English 7-12

State University of New York at Cortland | Cortland, NY | 05-2023

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University | Oxford, OH | 05-2028

Pending

Skills

Child supervision and safety B-12
Nature and wildlife education/ conservation
Zookeeping and animal husbandry
Problem-solving
Education/ Activity planning
Differentiated instruction
Inclusive learning environments
Patience and empathy
Social-emotional support
Outdoor and physical activities
Communication and collaboration
Adaptability and situational awareness

Certification

  • NYS ELA Education 7-12 Initial Certification- 2023
  • NYS Literacy Education Initial Certification, Birth-12- 2024
  • Vector Safety Training- 2023
  • CARR/DASA/SAV- 2021
  • SMART Training- 2021
  • CITI Training- 2026

Relevant Strengths

  • Comfort working outdoors with children/ animals.
  • Strong observation, safety, and situational-awareness skills.
  • Experience adapting instruction and activities to individual needs.
  • Experience encouraging socialization, collaboration, physical activity, and confidence.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional experience educating the public about nature conservation.

Other Relevant Experiences

  • Nanny Services
  • St. Paul's 3rd Grade CYO Head Coach/Buddy Ball Mentor
  • Pet Training/Walking
  • Pet Palace Volunteer Program
  • English Horse-Back Riding
  • Pianist

Timeline

Zookeeper / Animal Encounters Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx Zoo
07.2025 - 08.2026Read More

Stable Hand

Old Field Farm
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More

Student Teaching / Lead Leave Replacement

West Genesee High School
01.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Tutor

Private Tutoring
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Substitute Teacher

Clarkstown Central School District
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More

Sales Representative

Macy’s
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Office Receptionist

P.S. Marcato
05.2021 - 08.2022Read More

Associate

Westrock Pool and Spa
05.2021 - 08.2022Read More

Lead Coach/Counselor

BLAST Athletics
01.2015 - 01.2019Read More

State University of New York at Cortland

Bachelor of Arts in Education from Adolescent English 7-12
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State University of New York at Cortland

Master of Science in Education from Literacy Education B-12
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Miami University

Master of Arts from Biology
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Christina Regalbuto