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Carly Dawson

Biggera Waters

Summary

Current undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Education (Primary) with experience in developing educational programs for zoos aligned with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment, and Reporting Authority. Skilled in engaging students and promoting educational excellence through creative lesson planning and individualised support. Emphasises teamwork and behaviour management to create a collaborative and productive classroom environment using effective teaching strategies and pedagogy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Wildlife Keeper and Education Officer

Paradise Country
01.2017 - Current
  • Developed educational programs to enhance student learning and engagement aligning with Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.
  • Present education programs to schools and public on microphone
  • Care of animals in Wildlife and Nursery section
  • Present and handle animals in photo sessions
  • Clean and maintain exhibit design
  • Train and condition animals for husbandry behaviours
  • Monitored animal behaviour to identify signs of illness or distress.

Penguin Keeper

Sea World Gold Coast
01.2019 - Current
  • Care of Sub-Antarctic Penguins
  • Deliver informative and educational tours to public
  • Food preparation
  • Clean and maintain exhibit
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.

Marine Educator

Sea World Gold Coast
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supervise touch pools
  • Present Ray Reef feeding presentation using a microphone
  • Educate and communicate with guests

Service Supervisor

Coles Labrador
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Managed daily operations of the service department, maintaining a high level of organisation and productivity

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Swinburne University Of Technology (Online)
10-2025

Certificate III - Captive Animals

North Coast TAFE
2017

Skills

  • Growth mindset
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Behaviour management

Timeline

Service Supervisor

Coles Labrador
04.2020 - 10.2020

Penguin Keeper

Sea World Gold Coast
01.2019 - Current

Marine Educator

Sea World Gold Coast
08.2018 - 12.2019

Wildlife Keeper and Education Officer

Paradise Country
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Certificate III - Captive Animals

North Coast TAFE

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