Jessica Elisa Barrios Hernández
Westerville
Summary
Bilingual biologist with hands-on experience in animal care and wildlife observation. Experienced in behavioral monitoring and leading group STEM education programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Volunteer
Ohio Wildlife Center
Powell
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted with daily husbandry and feeding of injured and rehabilitating wildlife.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, recording observations for staff review.
- Maintained clean and safe enclosures to support recovery and well-being of animals.
Robotics Club Assistant Coach
Columbus Bilingual Academy North
Columbus
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Mentored teams in designing, building, and programming a functional robot to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to support club initiatives.
- Managed equipment inventory and ensured proper maintenance of robotics tools.
Bilingual Science Aide & Substitute
Columbus Bilingual Academy North
Columbus
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Supported the lead science teacher by preparing materials for hands-on experiments, assisting with lesson delivery, supervising up to 32 students during activities, and providing small group support for students.
- Interpreted the content of the lessons for Spanish speaking students.
- Supported students in after-school tutoring groups for middle school science.
Dolphin Research Program Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory
Sarasota
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducted field surveys, recording dolphin sightings and environmental conditions.
- Managed and analyzed spatial data using GIS to track dolphin distribution.
- Identified individual dolphins from dorsal fin photos using FinFindR for population monitoring.
Independent Research Project
Ohio Wesleyan University
Columbus
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted a 3-month study of captive West Indian manatee social behavior at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
- Collected and recorded observational and social interaction data for individual manatees.
- Analyzed behavior patterns using Chi-Square test.
- Interpreted findings in relation to wild populations.
Student Assistant Intern
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted a 3-month study of captive West Indian manatee social behavior at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
- Collected and recorded observational and social interaction data for individual manatees.
- Analyzed behavior patterns using Chi-Square test.
- Interpreted findings in relation to wild populations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH01.2019
Skills
- Animal husbandry
- Bilingual communication
- Field research
- Science education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Animal Care Volunteer
Ohio Wildlife Center
02.2026 - Current
Robotics Club Assistant Coach
Columbus Bilingual Academy North
01.2024 - 01.2025
Bilingual Science Aide & Substitute
Columbus Bilingual Academy North
01.2021 - 01.2025
Dolphin Research Program Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory
02.2020 - 05.2020
Independent Research Project
Ohio Wesleyan University
01.2018 - 05.2018
Student Assistant Intern
Ohio Wesleyan University
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Ohio Wesleyan University