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Javier Guevara

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Professional animal care specialist prepared for this role with extensive experience in animal husbandry, enrichment, and welfare. Strong team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skills include animal nutrition, habitat maintenance, and behavioral observation. Known for calm demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities. Committed to conservation efforts, environmental education, and fostering positive visitor experiences. Eager to contribute my knowledge, hands-on experience, and enthusiasm to a dynamic team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Lake Elsinore Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
  • Adhere to provided lesson plans involving a wide range of subjects for K-12 grade levels across multiple school sites.
  • Adapt lesson plans to students' learning styles by implementing various forms of instruction using auditory, visual, and physical aids.
  • Foster a safe and positive classroom environment to promote critical thinking skills, active participation, and overall learning.


Animal Care Intern

In-Sync Exotics
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided daily animal care and welfare to a variety of 70+ exotic cats, monitoring health, animal behavior, feeding, and enclosure maintenance.
  • Maintained daily records of approximately 10 cats' health, feeding intake, and other essential information viable for the care of the animals.
  • Creating behavioral enrichments for the cats to promote mental and physical well-being for animals.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop engaging enrichment activities, stimulating positive behaviors in animals.
  • Ensured safe interactions between visitors and animals through supervision during public events or tours.

Long-Term Substitute Agriculture Teacher

Elsinore High School
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans targeting animal science, agricultural science, and natural resource systems for more than 175 junior and senior high school students.
  • Integrated hands-on learning methods through lab work, animal handling, and field trips to reinforce learned materials.
  • Oversaw the healthcare and maintenance of the school's livestock, ensuring adherence to best practices in animal welfare.
  • Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.

Animal Care Intern

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Worked daily with 100+ various exotic cat species, hyenas, and bears to provide species-appropriate enrichment, rehabilitation, and protection.
  • Prepared, butchered, fed, monitored food and water intake with careful consideration to specific dietary needs of each animal.
  • Maintained daily health and behavior records including animal defecation and loss of appetite to identify abnormal behaviors and signs of illness, administering medications as appropriate, and conducted behavioral training.
  • Restrained and moved animals to appropriate enclosures, following all safety procedures in loading & unloading wildlife.
  • Involved closely on Freedom field project of re-homing 34 cats.

Food Server

Texas Roadhouse
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated and communicated with staff from kitchen, bakery, bartender, expo line, and management.
  • Used a POS to place orders, managed bills, and commanded adept knowledge of 100+ food items.
  • Greeted guests warmly, showcasing utmost customer service in a fast paced environment, addressing concerns promptly and anticipating customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Animal Science

California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Habitat Management
  • Health Monitoring
  • Training Techniques
  • Handling and Restraint
  • Record Keeping
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Enrichment Program Design
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Attention to detail
  • Physical fitness
  • Time management
  • Charisma
  • Adaptable
  • Safety awareness
  • Staff collaboration
  • Multitasking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Animal Care Intern

In-Sync Exotics
11.2024 - 02.2025

Long-Term Substitute Agriculture Teacher

Elsinore High School
05.2024 - 09.2024

Substitute Teacher

Lake Elsinore Unified School District
02.2024 - Current

Animal Care Intern

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
02.2023 - 02.2024

Food Server

Texas Roadhouse
01.2016 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science Degree - Animal Science

California State Polytechnic University

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