Willow Anderson
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Childcare Provider specializing in creating safe, engaging environments for young children. Expertise in early childhood development, behavior management, and planning age-appropriate activities. Strong communication skills enhance interactions with children and families, ensuring effective support and care. Committed to animal welfare with experience in managing animal spaces and behaviors, contributing to a safe environment for all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
None Of The Above
Munith, Michigan
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate educational programs and play activities.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks, promoting nutrition and wellness among children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child development and daily activities.
- Managed behavior issues using positive reinforcement techniques effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
- Collaborated with other caregivers to provide consistent care and support for children.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
Zoo Teen Volunteer
Potter Park Zoo
Lansing, Michigan
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted visitors with educational programs and animal exhibits.
- Engaged children in interactive learning experiences about wildlife conservation.
- Supported zookeepers in daily animal care and habitat maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness of exhibit areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Observed animal behavior and reported findings to zookeepers.
- Attended training sessions to learn about animal welfare practices.
- Maintained a neat appearance when interacting with guests by wearing a uniform provided by the organization.
- Greeted guests at the entrance of the zoo and provided information about exhibits, shows and special events.
- Ensured all equipment was properly stored after each shift including radios, walkie-talkies and other devices used by volunteers.
- Monitored guest behavior inside the zoo grounds to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Assisted in animal feedings, cleaning enclosures and other daily tasks related to animal care.
- Cared for animals with regular feeding and watering, social engagement and play opportunities.
- Presented informal educational programs to excite and inform zoo visitors.
- Cleaned and restocked housing and habitats.
- Responded to public regarding plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
Animal Care Volunteer
All Cats and Dogs Vetrinary Hospital
Bowling Green, Kentucky
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Provided daily care and feeding for shelter animals.
- Assisted in grooming and bathing various animal breeds.
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures for health standards.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any concerns to staff.
- Supported veterinary staff during routine check-ups and treatments.
- Collaborated with team members to improve shelter operations and processes.
- Assisted with animal handling during medical exams and treatments.
- Assisted with bathing of cats and dogs when necessary.
- Helped socialize animals by playing with them or taking them for walks.
- Provided emotional support to stressed out or anxious animals who needed extra attention.
- Adhered to safety protocols while interacting with animals at all times.
- Talked to animals in calm tone and familiarized each with human voices.
- Organized donations of food, toys and supplies for shelter animals.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently.
- Prepared food dishes according to instructions from professional staff members.
- Maintained a clean work environment by washing cages, litter boxes, floors, walls.
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures, habitats, and living areas.
- Monitored health of animals in the shelter and reported any abnormalities to staff veterinarians.
- Provided daily care and feeding of animals in the shelter.
- Promoted safe animal handling practices, offering care and enrichment to shelter animals.
- Walked animals in assigned area to complete daily enrichment.
- Conducted basic training and socialization exercises for animals.
- Maintained clean and sanitized animal living spaces daily.
- Helped in organizing and cleaning storage areas and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
Education
Ornithology - Zoology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2032
Skills
- Animal welfare practices
- Effective communication
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Child development
- Educational programming
- Problem solving
- Dietary requirements
- Meal preparation
- Healthy environments
- Care management
- Housekeeping abilities
- Childcare
- Safety awareness
- Child supervision
- Nutrition expertise
- Patience and empathy
- Safety
- Behavior management techniques
- Observation and assessment
- Multitasking capacity
- Food preparation and service
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Organizational skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Zoo Teen Volunteer
Potter Park Zoo
07.2024 - 08.2024
Childcare Provider
None Of The Above
06.2023 - 08.2025
Animal Care Volunteer
All Cats and Dogs Vetrinary Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2017
Ornithology - Zoology
Michigan State University
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