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Tatum Anderson

Tatum Anderson

Knoxville,TN

Summary

From being a student representative at The L&N STEM Academy to a National Honors Society student, I am a very skilled, fast learner. I am studying Animal Science at The University of Tennessee in the fall because I have a strong passion for animals (especially reptiles). I own two geckos, two cats, and three dogs and I am a go-to pet sitter for two families. I have a strong worth ethic as a National Honors Society student and am known for accomplishing anything I set my mind to. I excel in group settings, I bring my best foot forward to complete projects and assignments, and I am a Teacher Assistant in a work-based learning program as an assistant-media manager for videography. I work hard to achieve my goals as a student and pet lover and am excited to be a part of an organization.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

Personal Pet Sitter
Knoxville, TN
2024 - Current
  • Frequently dog sitting for two years.
  • Provided daily care for pets, ensuring proper feeding, environment, and exercise.
  • Taken care of pets for an extended period of time (2-3 weeks).
  • Including my own animals, following strict feeding routines and daily schedules, ensuring the best health.

Teacher's Assistant

L&N STEM Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2025 - 05.2026

- Chosen by school mentors to be a teacher assistant for a work-based learning program.

- Create professional advertising videos for my school as a representative with my mentor who gives me assignments, errand to run, etc.

- Collaborated with peers and mentors to develop instructional plans and videos that promote academic growth and achievement.

School Representative

Gryphon Guide (L&N Representative)
Knoxville, TN
08.2023 - 05.2026

- Chosen by faculty to be a professional school representative at the L&N STEM Academy.

- Provide prospective tours for incoming parents and students.

- Take care of the school by collaborating with other Gryphon Guides (school representatives) to complete tasks such as redecorating/organizing the school attic in the summer, carrying tables and chairs to different locations, changing the decor, etc.

- Welcoming students at freshman orientation

- Providing manual labor for school events such as movie nights, back-to-school bashes, luau's, robotics competitions, etc.

Volunteer

Young Williams Animal Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines to ensure well-being of shelter animals.
  • Made home-made dog treats, cleaned the shelter, and worked with people interested in adoption.
  • Collaborated with team members and peers to make activities for dogs at the shelter such as games, new toys, etc.

Education

Master of Science - Animal Science

The University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05-2030

High School Diploma -

L&N STEM Academy
Knoxville, TN
05-2026

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization and preparation
  • Adaptable nature
  • Growth mindset
  • Confidence building
  • Student motivation
  • Learning techniques
  • Research and analysis
  • Reading comprehension
  • Background in [animal care]

Accomplishments

- Achieved an award for being inthe National Honors Society by completing 20 hours of service work/tutoring each year with accuracy and efficiency.

- Created the Impact Award for the L&N STEM Academy's Gryphon Command Robotics Team, developing a portfolio of the team and being rewarded for my professional, time-efficient efforts.

- Chosen as a TA for a work-based learning program for videography.

- Achieved Straight A's most of my high school career with an average of 103 in Botany/Zoology class.

Interests

My main interests are reptiles and insects I am a reptile keeper of two leopard geckos and I like to collect insects I am majoring in Animal Science at The University of Tennessee Knoxville in the fall I also like to crochet, read books, and I love to volunteer at my local Animal Shelter and at my aunt's art studio, Cynthia Tipton Fine-Arts Design

Extracurricular activities

- National Honors Society

- School Representative

- Project-U

- Robotics

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

L&N STEM Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026

Volunteer

Young Williams Animal Center
08.2025 - 11.2025

School Representative

Gryphon Guide (L&N Representative)
08.2023 - 05.2026

Pet Sitter

Personal Pet Sitter
2024 - Current

Master of Science - Animal Science

The University of Tennessee Knoxville

High School Diploma -

L&N STEM Academy