David Tibbitts
Warwick,Rhode Island
Summary
An educational and program professional with experience connecting people to content, places, and passions. Experienced in developing and finding multimedia content for diverse learners and audiences. A program administrator with experience scheduling volunteers to assist in public-facing operations and incorporating their input when making program changes. Keeping people connected and helping them discover what they are passionate about is central to my professional work and resonates with me personally.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent Coordinator
Roger Williams Park Zoo
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinates the administrative, and logistical support for an active volunteer program of 55 people.
- Responsible for developing and delivering training for the docent program.
- Evaluates post shift survey data, and refines it in order to share it with various stakeholders.
- Collaborates with various departments to assess how docents can support their programs.
- Responsible for monitoring the docent budget, and requesting the purchase of new supplies.
Visitor Services Lead Supervisor
Roger Williams Park Zoo
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Supervised frontline operations during daily operations, and during special events. This included supervising ticket sales, ride operations, and other guest related services.
- Responsible for conducting daily drawer, and safe audits at both the Zoo and at the Zoo's Carousel building.
- Advanced from ride operator, to Visitor Services Lead Supervisor through demonstrated leadership and by spotting operational improvements.
Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
Providence Public Schools District
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, encouraging student participation and critical thinking.
- Coordinated meetings with parents to discuss student progress, and to help keep students on track.
- Used test scores, and data to inform lesson development. Along with planning what to review in the future.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2026
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI04-2021
Skills
- Program management
- Research and Analysis
- Scheduling Management
- Volunteer program management
- Google Workspace expertise
- Generative AI tools
- Collaborator
Certification
Leadership Certification from Bryant University Fall 2025
Timeline
Docent Coordinator
Roger Williams Park Zoo
02.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
Providence Public Schools District
04.2021 - 07.2022
Visitor Services Lead Supervisor
Roger Williams Park Zoo
08.2019 - 02.2024
Master of Arts - History
Rhode Island College
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Rhode Island College