A'Nya Harris
Berkeley
Summary
Personable and reliable individual with passion for animal care. Strong background in client communications and compassionate animal care. Knowledgeable about basic animal health and welfare, with skills in handling animals. Committed to contributing to the well-being of animals and supporting staff in delivering excellent care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Attendant
Berkeley Art and Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored gallery spaces to ensure visitor safety and compliance with museum policies.
- Provided informative tours to visitors, enhancing their understanding of artworks and exhibitions.
- Resolved visitor inquiries and concerns, contributing to overall satisfaction during gallery visits.
- Ensured artwork safety by diligently monitoring gallery spaces and maintaining proper environmental conditions.
Teacher
STAR Eco Station
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of environmental science concepts.
- Implemented hands-on activities that fostered student interest in wildlife conservation and ecological stewardship.
- At times, would work in husbandry, preparing food for the reptiles and birds.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design camp-wide programs that aligned with educational goals.
- Facilitated outdoor activities that promoted physical fitness, teamwork, social skills, and problem-solving skills among campers.
- Taught ages four to eleven
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher's Assistant
Hoover Elementary School
Oakland, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with 2nd-grade math lessons during the hours they studied math.
- Created detailed lesson plans and assignments.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Coordinated small group activities to reinforce key concepts and promote collaborative learning among students.
- Unpaid position, as it was a part of my field work experience in CalTeach at the University of California, Berkeley.
Lead Shakes/Closer
Simply Wholesome Health Food Store & Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared shakes for customers while providing courteous, friendly service and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured a welcoming dining experience for guests.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained high satisfaction levels and loyalty.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability for peak demand periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology
University Of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2026
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Mammal Handling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Grant writing proficiency
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Animal safety
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Teacher
STAR Eco Station
05.2023 - 08.2025
Gallery Attendant
Berkeley Art and Museum and Pacific Film Archive
02.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Hoover Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Shakes/Closer
Simply Wholesome Health Food Store & Restaurant
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology
University Of California, Berkeley
Bergeron Scholarship Recipient
A one-year scholarship for students to receive mentoring and program opportunities from mentors in the STEM industry. This scholarship is given to 5 students who are pursuing STEM degrees and retain a 3.0 GPA. Throughout the academic year, there are opportunities to have graduate school preparation, career coaching, and professional development.