- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Designing and Printing 3D Models via 3D Printing
- Designing and testing Virtual Reality programs
- Playing the String Bass, and Piano
Jake Levitt
Chesapeake
Summary
Dynamic and engaging, I excel at the Virginia Aquarium, enhancing visitor learning through innovative program development and instructional delivery. Known for exceptional public speaking and audience engagement, I adeptly managed educational activities, blending storytelling with scientific accuracy. My collaborative energy and research capabilities ensured enriching experiences, showcasing my ability to adapt and thrive in diverse educational settings. I'm a professional educator with strong focus on positive results and team collaboration. Adept at creating engaging learning environments, adapting to changing needs, and fostering student growth through informal education. Skilled in curriculum and program development, volunteer management, effective communication, and prepared to make positive impact.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Guest Educator
Virginia Aquarium (Abacus Outsourcing)
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered informal education programs to crowds of varied sizes
- Provided excellent customer service and assistance to guests by answering visitor questions, assisting with visitor concerns, and gathering visitor feedback
- Facilitated positive guest interactions with touch pool animals by following departmental protocol
- Developed and assisted with formal and informal educational activities for day to day use, and special events
- Conveyed accurate scientific information to guests in an easily accessible manner using physical educational artifacts when possible
- Assisted with volunteer training, conflict resolution, and daily scheduling
- Assisted full time educators with informal Animal Ambassador programs
- Collaborated with other departments for behind the scenes programs and after hour events
- Served as Educator A (Lead/Go-2) and Educator B roles in day to day operations, and after hour events
- Adapted written lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs, improving guest understanding.
- Enhanced guest and visiting student learning by delivering engaging lessons on various subjects.
- Assisted visiting chaperones and teachers by managing informal education activities for smooth operations.
Avian Specialist
Pet Paradise Virginia Beach
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in handling reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and birds in a calm, healthy manner
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing advice and support when needed
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
GED -
Indian River High School
1969 Braves Trl, Chesapeake, VA 23325-492306-2022
Skills
- Program development
- Educational support
- Instructional delivery
- Public speaking
- Audience engagement
- Guided Tour and Behind the Scenes management
- Exhibit interpretation
- Research capabilities
- Storytelling and Speaking techniques
- Visitor assistance and customer service
- Information dissemination
Accomplishments
- Wrote and designed a lesson plan for complicated chemical reaction based experiments for Fanta-Sea 2024
- Researched and created a comprehensive 30 slide presentation on Cetacean Evolution
- Assisted in training incoming 2024 Winter Volunteer Educators
Interests
Timeline
Part Time Guest Educator
Virginia Aquarium (Abacus Outsourcing)
03.2024 - Current
Avian Specialist
Pet Paradise Virginia Beach
10.2023 - 03.2024
GED -
Indian River High School