River Hawkshead
Tampa,FL
Summary
Passionate college student with a proven track record at Bergen County Zoological Park, adept at fostering student interest in biological topics through creative lesson plans and hands-on activities. Skilled in classroom management and relationship building, I effectively enhanced comprehension and curiosity in environmental conservation. Ready to use prior skills and gain additional ones with a part-time job!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Bergen County Parks Dept
06.2025 - Current
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Oversaw weekly groups of 20 campers during activities, games, lessons, and tours.
- Instructed students on various wildlife-focused topics.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Answered questions from the public regarding exhibits and animals.
Intern
Bergen County Parks Dept
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Measured water quality in salt water fish tanks.
- Assisted in public outreach events.
- Created enrichment and various activities for zoo animals.
Volunteer
Global Leadership Adventures
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Gathered and planted mangrove seeds to facilitate in local mangrove restoration.
- Used Spanish to communicate with both locals and organization leaders.
- Taught underprivileged students about the ocean and the importance of conservation.
Server
Bareburger
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
No Degree -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2029
High School Diploma -
Park Ridge High School
Park Ridge, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Art and Creativity
- Manual Labor
Certification
CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educator
Bergen County Parks Dept
06.2025 - Current
Intern
Bergen County Parks Dept
09.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Global Leadership Adventures
06.2024 - 07.2024
Server
Bareburger
08.2023 - 03.2024
No Degree -
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Park Ridge High School
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