Samantha

Baker
856-534-9958 | sammy.rose.baker@gmail.com | https://samantharosebaker.weebly.com/ | she/her

Education
Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources | May 2019
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey | School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New
Brunswick, NJ

Experience
Lead Education Instructor/Animal Caretaker/Grant Writer | August 2019 – Current
Echoes of Nature, Bowie, MD
· Deliver educational programs with live animal ambassadors to school groups, senior centers and
private events, both in person and virtually.
· Perform daily husbandry for all of the 100+ animals at the facility*.
· Complete and submit grant applications to fund environmental education projects around the state.
· Assist in the management of social media through posting photographs and writing blog posts.
· Refine and create science education programs for a variety of grade levels.
Environmental Educator | June 2019 – August 2019
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA
· Developed and executed lesson plans for children, aged 6 and 7, regarding environmental topics.
· Explored and interpreted the natural world with children in order to raise awareness and excitement
about the outdoors.
· Worked as a mediator between children that had disagreements.
Pet Care Associate | September 2017-May 2019
PetSmart, North Brunswick, NJ
· Administered treatment to a variety of birds, small animals, and reptiles when required.
· Effectively communicated with customers ensuring they obtained the proper supplies for their pets.
· Thoroughly inspected the health and well-being of all animals in the store and provided them with
necessary care.
Animal Husbandry and Observation Intern/Volunteer| May 2017 – August 2019
Freedom Center for Wildlife, Inc., Cinnaminson, NJ
· Aided in animal rehabilitation through feeding, cleaning, and medicating animals, as well as observing
and assisting veterinary technicians with more advanced treatments.
· Interacted with the public at education programs while handling various animal ambassadors.
· Handled education animals while they received vaccines, beak/talon trims and had blood drawn.
Environmental Education and Animal Behavior Intern | May 2017 – August 2017
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
· Organized and executed wildlife themed education games with guests.
· Communicated with guests of all ages in detail about the various animals residing in the zoo.
· Conducted an observational animal behavior project on the Golden Pheasants that reside in an
interactive exhibit.

Skills Honors
Public speaking Magna Cum Laude, 2019
Proficient in Eastern species I.D. NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award, 2015
Microsoft Office/Google documents New Jersey Girls’ State Delegate, 2014
Animal husbandry
Curating education curricula for various ages

*Species list provided upon request