Michelle Aniuk
Cedar Hill,MO
Summary
Experienced professional and mother enthusiastic about returning to the workforce in and educational environment. Seeking a role as a paraprofessional bringing solid skills in clerical, classroom management and maintenance as well as instruction. Excited to assist in a support role formulating curriculum and instruction programs that are engaging and effective to achieve the highest level of education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Aniuk Household
09.2012 - Current
- Provided 3 children with emotional, social, and educational skills needed to enter into elementary school and succeed.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration, games and activities.
- Maintain clean and safe environment.
- Managed household finances.
- Scheduled and coordinated activities and created a daily routine.
- Volunteered as a room mom and at other school functions.
Horticulturist-II
Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, MO
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Taught classes and gave educational tours.
- Educated the public about the living collections, horticultural practices and conservation efforts.
- Performed all duties associated with horticulture design, installation, and maintenance of exhibits.
- Managed a collection in the production greenhouse including propagating, pest control, and inventory.
- Cataloged plant collections in a GIS mapping system and garden plant records database
- Supervised volunteers and staff members assisting in accomplishing assigned goals.
Horticulture Interpretation Specialist
Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, MO
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Participated in all aspects of non-structured education programming including program development, preparation and implementation.
- Designed educational activities and interpretive materials teaching visitors about plants, nature, and history.
- In charge of recruitment, selection, training, scheduling and supervision of Students as Garden Educators (SAGE) service volunteers.
- Acted as a liaison between the Education Division and other internal garden divisions in order to implement and improve current interpretation exhibits and programs.
Horticulturalist I
Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, MO
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Taught classes and gave educational tours.
- Educated the public about the living collections, horticultural practices, and conservation efforts.
- Performed all duties associated with maintenance of horticulture exhibits.
- Cataloged plant collections in a GIS mapping system and garden plant records database.
- Supervised volunteers and staff members assisting in accomplishing assigned goals.
Field Botanist/ Research Assistant
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, AZ
04.2007 - 05.2008
- Identified, collected, and databased vouchers, seeds, and plants through the Center for Plant Conservation
- Gathered and analyzed ecological data in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management and Arizona State University
- Designed and implemented protocol for desert restoration efforts
- Assisted in collection of endangered plant species
Horticulturalist
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, AZ
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Designed, installed and maintained multiple exhibits and trails in the garden, including a USDA certified containment facility.
- Supervised teams of volunteers assisting in accomplishing assigned goals.
Administrative Assistant
Moon Valley Nursery
Chandler, AZ
09.2003 - 10.2005
- Assisted customers with selection of plant species and maintenance.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Other duties included inventory, financing, scheduling, and purchasing.
Teacher
Learning Foundations and Performing Arts School
Mesa, AZ
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Formulated curriculum and instruction in cell biology, genetics, plant biology, earth science, and health.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Tutored multiple students in math, science, and literature.
- Managed a classroom of up to 21 7th – 10th grade students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2004
Skills
Multitasking
Time Management
Delegation of Tasks
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Budgeting
Microsoft Office
Creativity
Problem Solving
Research
Teamwork
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Aniuk Household
09.2012 - Current
Horticulturist-II
Missouri Botanical Garden
07.2011 - 09.2012
Horticulture Interpretation Specialist
Missouri Botanical Garden
02.2011 - 07.2011
Horticulturalist I
Missouri Botanical Garden
06.2008 - 02.2011
Field Botanist/ Research Assistant
Desert Botanical Garden
04.2007 - 05.2008
Horticulturalist
Desert Botanical Garden
11.2005 - 04.2007
Teacher
Learning Foundations and Performing Arts School
01.2005 - 05.2005
Administrative Assistant
Moon Valley Nursery
09.2003 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
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