Victoria Sylvers
Richmond
Summary
Motivated Team Player with a passion for helping others and a strong foundation in organizational and communication skills. Delivered guidance on academics, behavior management, and technology while supporting children's individual learning needs in educational settings. Knowledgeable Horticulturist adept in plant care, garden maintenance, and curriculum development for garden education, fostering a love for nature in students. Experienced Animal Caretaker focused on maintaining animal health and welfare through effective care routines and strong teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Resource Teacher
Atlee Christian Academy
Richmond, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and improve student engagement.
- Implemented effective assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust interventions.
- Provided support in classroom management, fostering positive learning environments.
- Assisted with planting, pruning, and maintaining garden beds to enhance landscape aesthetics.
- Utilized gardening tools effectively to ensure proper care of plants and flowers.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes for garden maintenance tasks.
- Trained new staff on best practices for plant care and equipment usage.
- Monitored plant health and identified issues, ensuring timely interventions were applied.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working under various weather conditions while maintaining high-quality results in assigned tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of seasonal gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, and pest control measures.
- Collaborated with local suppliers to source high-quality plants and materials for projects.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by selecting and arranging plants according to design specifications.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and critical thinking.
- Developed hands on activities for student engagement
- Inspired children to have an appreciation for nature and the world around them
- Demonstrated to students a basic understanding of plant care and general gardening techniques, weeding, pruning, harvesting, composting, natural pest control, companion planting, crop rotation, seasonal planting.
- Instructed students on the basics of horticulture and plant anatomy, and plant terminology.
- Instructed students on the basics of agriculture and food sustainability.
- Instructed children on the cultural and historical aspects of gardening and farming throughout human history.
- Created simple culinary dishes and recipes for kids to taste and create from their own harvests
- Instructed children on the importance of ecology and the connection between plants and animals insects and people.
- Instructed children on the basics of entomology and basics of beneficial and non-beneficial insects. Allowed students to observe live insects for study including moths, butterflies, ladybugs
- Created fun innovative hands-on nature activities for kids apart from lessons. As a supplemental way to enhance and help the children enjoy being in nature and learning about all its facets. Things like harvest parties, fruit/vegetable taste tests, nature crafts, nature walks, gardening scavenger hunts, puzzles, and insect observations holding touching, Seed starting. Along with the many hands on work and activities the children learned while tending to the garden.
Animal Caretaker
Rover/Independent
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Provided daily care for animals, ensuring health and well-being through proper feeding and exercise routines.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting any issues to veterinary staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for various animal species, adhering to hygiene standards.
- Developed and implemented enrichment activities that promoted physical and mental stimulation for animals.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
- Cleaned animal enclosures to to maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals under care, noting any changes in appearance or behavior that could indicate potential issues.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Improved animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Handled a variety of different species safely and confidently during routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, medication administration, and enclosure maintenance.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Successfully acclimated newly arrived animals into their new environment through gradual introductions and close monitoring of interactions with other residents at the facility.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Documented daily observations of animal behavior, health, and food consumption to support ongoing monitoring efforts by veterinary staff.
- Fostered a safe environment, closely monitoring animal behavior to prevent aggression and injuries.
- Improved shelter cleanliness with thorough daily cleaning and maintenance routines.
- Provided attentive care and companionship for various animals, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Managed daily feeding schedules and medication administration for diverse pet breeds.
- Developed customized activity plans to enhance physical exercise and mental stimulation for pets.
- Trained pet owners on best practices for care routines, fostering healthy relationships with their animals.
- Created detailed reports on each animal's activities and health status for owner review.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through consistent communication regarding pet welfare during sittings.
- Offered overnight care services, ensuring the comfort and safety of pets in their own homes while owners were away.
- Provided personalized care for each pet, catering to individual needs and preferences.
- Conducted initial meet-and-greets with potential clients to assess compatibility between pets and sitter before booking services.
- Nurtured strong bonds with animals under my care, creating a sense of security for both the pets and their owners during times of separation.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through consistent communication and updates on their pets'' wellbeing.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environments for pets by performing regular cleaning tasks such as litter box maintenance and waste removal.
- Transported pets safely to veterinary appointments or other scheduled activities as required.
- Promoted overall wellness of animals through proper exercise, diet management, and mental stimulation.
- Prevented potential conflicts among multiple pets in a household by closely monitoring interactions and intervening when necessary.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, quickly identifying any signs of distress or illness.
- Coordinated logistics of pet transportation to veterinarian appointments as needed for health check-ups.
Elementary School Teacher's Assistant
Atlee Christian Academy
Mechanicsville, VA
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Arranged classroom equipment for instructional activities. and organized activities.
- Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
- Coordinated and scheduled student activities throughout school year to enhance engagement and development.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students, fostering positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classrooms to support a conducive learning environment., neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and adherence to behavioral expectations. in classroom and common areas to ensure safety and adherence to rules. in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to strengthen support systems and create optimal learning environments.
Preschool Teacher
Timberlake United Methodist Church
Lynchburg, VA
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided individual support to children during classroom activities. to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted new preschool children in transitioning to classes through personalized one-on-one support.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Tracked and documented students' academic, social, and emotional progress to tailor support strategies.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2018
Skills
- Afterschool Programs
- Lesson Planning
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Skill-Building Support
- Classroom organization
- Communication skills
- Teacher Assistance
- Early childhood curricula
- Parent communication
- Social training
- Plant care
- Landscape design
- Patience and tolerance
- Sanitation practices
- Horticulture education
- Flower planting
- Vegetable growing
- Garden planning
- Flower bed maintenance
- Botanical knowledge
- Landscaping
- Pest management
- Plant and flower care
- Seasonal planting
- Gardening techniques
- Pruning techniques
- Flower bed arrangements
- Outdoor education
- Greenhouse operations
- Sustainable practices
- Pruning techniques
- Weed management
- Positive mindset
- Calm demeanor
- Team collaboration
- Communication proficiency
- Behavior management
- Supervising student activities
- Group assistance
- Student tutoring
- Student engagement
- Classroom maintenance
- CPR and first aid
- Group instruction
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Individual student assistance
- Literacy support
- Study skills
- Student supervision
Timeline
Garden Resource Teacher
Atlee Christian Academy
06.2022 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Rover/Independent
08.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher's Assistant
Atlee Christian Academy
07.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Timberlake United Methodist Church
05.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Liberty University
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Activity Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Calm and Patient Demeanor