Sydney Clem
Ottawa
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate student with hands-on experience in education, wildlife care, and wildlife rehabilitation. Recognized for a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently. Excellent communication skills foster collaboration and engagement with diverse groups, while adaptability ensures responsiveness to changing environments. Committed to making a positive impact in every role, blending a passion for wildlife conservation with a proactive approach to learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nature Programmer
Prairie Park Nature Center
01.2025 - Current
- Planning and leading field trips, camps, and classes for all ages
- Assisted in large community events
- Booking events and programs
- Training others in animal feeding, cleaning, and enrichment
Naturalist
Prairie Park Nature Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Preparing meals for a wide range of animals to meet specific dietary and nutritional requirements
- Care for and handle animals under USDA and USFWS regulations
- Assisting wildlife rehabber with intake and care of sick or injured wildlife
- Prepare and conduct enrichment for reptiles, small mammals, and birds of prey
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rainbow Experience Preschool
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Leading activities and games for the children
- Keeping the class on schedule
- Communicating with parents about their children
- Cleaning and closing the school at the end of the day
- CPR and first aid training
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Rainbow Experience Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Aid the lead teacher by preparing activities or snacks at transition time
- Cleaning dishes and bathrooms
- Playing with the children and mediating arguments
- CPR and first aid training
Store Worker
Clinton Parkway Nursery
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Learned about a variety of plant life that grows locally and their unique care requirements
- Provide superior customer service by advising customers, helping find items, load items, and check out
- Was in charge of opening and closing the store, the register and maintaining a clean environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Area 3: Wildlife and Natural Resources Conservation
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12-2027
No Degree - General Studies
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS01-2025
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Baldwin City, KS05-2017
Skills
- Handle mammals, reptiles, and raptors under USDA and USFWS regulations
- Used power tools to make animal enrichment and upkeep enclosures
- Able to work and communicate with groups of people of all ages
- Strong dedication to my work
Timeline
Assistant Nature Programmer
Prairie Park Nature Center
01.2025 - Current
Naturalist
Prairie Park Nature Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
Store Worker
Clinton Parkway Nursery
03.2020 - 06.2020
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rainbow Experience Preschool
01.2020 - 01.2025
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Rainbow Experience Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology Area 3: Wildlife and Natural Resources Conservation
University of Central Missouri
No Degree - General Studies
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School