- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Animal Care
- Mindfulness Practices
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Music
Sam Kistler
Independence,KY
Summary
Dedicated volunteer with experience in animal care and tutoring. Known for clear communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to enhancing community engagement and fostering collaborative learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Kenton County Animal Shelter
Independence, KY
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily animal care and welfare routines, ensuring a safe environment for shelter animals.
- Supported adoption events by preparing materials and assisting visitors, enhancing community engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to help fund and coordinate with my high school for fundraiser and adoptions
- in animal habitats, promoting health standards.
- Participated in training sessions for new volunteers, facilitating smoother onboarding processes.
Pet Sitter
Neighbors & Associates
Independence, KY
02.2023 - Current
- Provided attentive care for pets, ensuring safety and well-being during sittings.
- Administered medications and managed special dietary needs as required by pet owners.
- Maintained detailed records of pets' behaviors, routines, and any incidents during care.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners to provide updates and receive instructions.
Tutor
High School
Independence, KY
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Facilitated group study sessions, fostering collaborative learning among students.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to improve academic performance.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- working in a MSD room and with neuro divergent peers
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Simon Kenton
Independence, KY05.2026
SRNA - Nursing
Gateway Community Technical
Edgewood, KY03.2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Fundraising
- Cultural awareness
- Disability awareness
- Friendly and outgoing
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
Accomplishments
- Achieved helping and promoting awareness to my community by completing animal care and fundraiser and adoption events and creating areas with donations with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- SRNA Training - [12 week course state certified Sept 2025 to Dec 2025 ]
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Some extra curricular activities that I have participated in are Bridge club. It is a creation by my high school where we bridge the gap of students and Neuro divergent students or students with disabilities.
Timeline
Tutor
High School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Volunteer
Kenton County Animal Shelter
05.2024 - Current
Pet Sitter
Neighbors & Associates
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Simon Kenton
SRNA - Nursing
Gateway Community Technical