HAYLEY HALBROOK
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PE Teacher
Academy of Advanced and Creative Learning
08.2025 - Current
- Teach three 50-minute PE classes daily to Primary (K–2), Middle (3–4), and Upper Division (5–8) students.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment through effective behavior management and safety practices.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse abilities and physical needs.
- Plan and manage lessons, equipment, and student rotations efficiently.
- Develop and lead a 6+ week Upper Division Elective Rotation unit for interested 5th–8th grade students.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate movement into math and language arts instruction.
- Participate in Encore team planning and MTSS meetings.
- Assess student progress and provide formal progress reports three times per year.
- Communicate regularly with families and coordinate the school’s annual Field Day.
7th Grade Science Teacher
Galileo Middle School
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Teach science to diverse 7th graders, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Implement engaging lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Apply Instructional Empowerment, achieving measurable improvements in student performance.
- Design and implement differentiated science instruction strategies, integrating hands-on experiments and digital tools to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Partner with special education staff to modify curriculum and create accessible learning materials, ensuring inclusive education for students with diverse needs.
- Lead cross-disciplinary lessons connecting real-world applications to classroom concepts, boosting student participation and scientific literacy.
- Maintain regular communication with parents and faculty to address learning challenges, celebrate progress, and create a supportive academic environment.
Meerkat Field Research Assistant
Kalahari Meerkat Research Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborate with a multicultural team to conduct field research.
- Collect and analyze behavioral data on wild meerkats.
- Habituate young and adult wild meerkats to human presence.
- Work in extreme environmental conditions.
Level II Archery Instructor
X-10 Archery
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed SafeSport training and certification.
- Provided coaching and mentorship for youth and adult archers.
- Designed and implemented training programs to enhance skills and technique.
- Inspired archers by setting goals and creating structured development plans.
Zookeeper II (Natural Encounters)
Houston Zoo
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Awarded Staff Helping Guests for exceptional guest support.
- Cared for a variety of species, including small carnivores, primates, reptiles, and birds.
- Conducted animal welfare assessments per AZA requirements.
- Utilized Microsoft Office Suite and ZIMS for behavioral data recording.
- Trained multiple species, including meerkats, otters, and parrots.
- Successfully trained Asian small-clawed otter for COVID-19 vaccine injection.
- Created and implemented a cleaning matrix to improve animal psychological welfare.
- Mentored interns and managed adult volunteers.
- Conducted live and virtual public education presentations.
- Assisted in hand-rearing a lemur pup and supported severe weather ride-out crew.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology, Minor in Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2017
Skills
- Behavioral Research
- Data Collection
- Public Speaking
- Mentorship
- SafeSport
- Environmental Work
Certification
Level II Instructor USA Archery
Timeline
PE Teacher
Academy of Advanced and Creative Learning
08.2025 - Current
7th Grade Science Teacher
Galileo Middle School
08.2024 - 08.2025
Meerkat Field Research Assistant
Kalahari Meerkat Research Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
Level II Archery Instructor
X-10 Archery
01.2021 - 03.2022
Zookeeper II (Natural Encounters)
Houston Zoo
11.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology, Minor in Psychology
Purdue University