Jennifer Bhagirat
Mooresville,NC
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Humane Education Instructor
Rescue Ranch
Statesville, NC
09.2020 - Current
- Oversees program execution and the development of programs and support materials.
- Planning education programs for children ages 1-18, as well as adult programming. Including, but not limited to, field trips, educational summer camps, homeschool programs, and head-start programs.
- Working with children with exceptional needs; down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and different intellectual and physical needs.
- Provide a positive and welcoming experience when collaborating with adults and children.
- Create lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives, games, and music to engage all types of learners.
- Perform animal care tasks, including but not limited to cleaning enclosures, preparing daily diets, administering medications, grooming, enrichment, and maintaining proper animal husbandry.
North Carolina Zoo Intern - Desert Dome
NC Zoo
Asheboro, NC
01.2024 - 04.2024
North Carolina Zoo Intern - Cypress Swamp
NC Zoo
Asheboro, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
Terrestrial Intern - Komodo String
Greensboro Science Center
Greensboro, NC
01.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
Statesville, NC
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Zoo And Aquarium Science
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC05.2006
Skills
- Animal care and husbandry
- Enrichment planning and implementation
- Training and operant conditioning
- Animal behavior, ethogram studies, and quality of life assessments
- Diet preparation and nutrition monitoring for multiple species of animals
- Community outreach to advance programming
- Humane education program delivery
- Public speaking
- Community outreach and social media
- Instructional materials creation
- Social and emotional learning
Timeline
North Carolina Zoo Intern - Desert Dome
NC Zoo
01.2024 - 04.2024
North Carolina Zoo Intern - Cypress Swamp
NC Zoo
08.2023 - 12.2023
Terrestrial Intern - Komodo String
Greensboro Science Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Lead Humane Education Instructor
Rescue Ranch
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
08.2013 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Zoo And Aquarium Science
Davidson-Davie Community College
High School Diploma -
Isothermal Community College
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