Jessica E. Dunning e-mail: Jessica.Dunning26@gmail.com

202 Meadow Drive | Mount Laurel | NJ | 08054 | Phone: 609-458-2009

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSEducator with extensive experience supervising and teaching children and general public populations. Energetic and passionate public speaker with a keen understanding of how to effectively educate the community about conservation, marine life, ecosystems and animals. Skilled in development, organization and implementation of programs to suit various learning styles and ages. Qualified to rescue and rehabilitate stranded animals and certified in pet nutrition while possessing a specialization in Zoology.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCECLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM - Clearwater, FLEducation Intern June 2014-August 2014

Interacted with children ages 6-15 to provide fun, interactive, hands-on, non-traditional education during summer camp program; Activities included classroom teaching and snorkeling in local waters.

Assisted creating lesson plans and collateral materials for education programs. Assisted developing and implementing curriculum: school tours, lectures, online distance learning and off-site

presentations. Narrated 90-minute Sea Life Safari boat tour educating guests about the ecosystem and animals that live in the

estuary. Educated and taught the public about marine life by leading research net pulls. Represented Clearwater Marine Aquarium outreach program at various festivals in the Tampa Bay area by

teaching the three “R” mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release. Collected baseline data from the Clearwater Bay on population of species of fish and invertebrates. Researched

dolphin, sea turtle, and manatee populations. Assisted overseeing care of Sting Rays and Touch Tank.

MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER - Brigantine, NJPaid Intern May 2012-October 2012

Informed visitors about their role in conservation and how it impacts marine life. Educated numerous guests daily about sea life that live off the NJ coast to increase their enjoyment and

appreciation of the ecosystem. Led tours on the workings of the center and animal rehabilitation goals. On call for marine mammal strandings. Maintained documentation and measurement of stranded animals.

BUCKS COUNTY ZOO - Warminster, PAZoo Keeper Intern April 2010-November 2010

Assisted with organizing and implementing parties and programs in the zoo. Presented traveling zoo program at various locations for the community outreach program. Led tours and educational programs at the facility emphasizing conservation. Trained in the specific diets for each species including: skunks, Fennec foxes, tortoises, lemurs, birds of prey,

several species of snakes, kinkajous, and small African cats. Animal care: cleaning, feeding and enrichment for all species.

REAL CENTER - Laurel Springs, NJ Teacher Assistant December 2012 – June 2014

Assisted teachers with development, preparation and organization of lessons. Aided students with homework assignments and study based on individual learning styles and needs. Supervised fifty students that attended “Twilight” after school program.

Jessica E. Dunning e-mail: Jessica.Dunning26@gmail.com

202 Meadow Drive | Mount Laurel | NJ | 08054 | Phone: 609-458-2009 Maintained classroom control and discussed student behavior and situations with parents.

ANIMAL-RELATED EXPERIENCECamp Bow Wow - Cherry Hill, NJ Kennel Technician /Key Holder November 2012 – Present

Prepare specific diets for each dog, giving medications and observing dog behaviors. Maintain control of the play yards with over 25 dogs. Balance register, delegate jobs to other employees and assuring the best possible care for dogs. Open and close kennel five days a week. Clean yards and kennels. Provide tours of the facility to clients and guests. Manage front desk duties including data entry, filing and customer service. Train new employees.

Pet Valu - Cherry Hill, NJ Sales Associate/Pet Nutritionist/Key Holder May 2011- Jan 2013

Certified in Pet Nutrition Educated customers about store products and food using background in pet nutrition. Key Holder duties: Opening/Closing store, delegating projects to employees.

EDUCATIONDelaware Valley College - Doylestown, PABachelor of Science Degree - May 2012Major: Biology; Specialization: Zoology

SPECIAL PROJECTS & SKILLS First Aid and CPR Certified Senior Seminar: Dolphin Assisted Therapy Extensive experience with children ages 2-14 Open Water Scuba Certified – Advanced Scuba Certificate in progress Certified in Pet Nutrition & CPR/First Aid Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word