Cindy Reynolds
Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic Animal Educator with a proven track record at Vancouver Aquarium, excelling in relationship building and innovative educational design. Skilled in problem-solving and fostering teamwork, I enjoy developing engaging programs that enhance visitor experiences and promote cultural awareness.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Educator
Vancouver Aquarium
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivatedrelationships with visitors to enhance memorable experiences at Aquarium.
- Collaborated with interpreters and education leaders to expand knowledge and elevate guest interactions.
- Engaged in weekly self-study and utilized educational opportunities provided by Aquarium.
- Designed innovative education carts, including 'Aquatic Dads', 'Recent Discoveries in BC Waters', and 'The Amazing Shark'.
Animal Husbandry
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue
06.2022 - Current
- Completed animal husbandry tasks within designated timeframes.
- Engaged in ongoing training to maintain expertise in animal husbandry and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently.
- Acted as public liaison and ambassador, handling phone duties at VAMMR.
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of British Columbia
01.1988 - 03.2018
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences to share expertise within healthcare sector.
- Lectured diverse class sizes across medicine, dentistry, and speech pathology using effective communication techniques.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and professionalism, serving as a role model for students throughout teaching responsibilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking by presenting challenging clinical scenarios and guiding decision-making processes.
- Developed engaging course materials on speech pathology to enhance student learning experiences.
- Utilized varied teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, fostering an inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Facilitated interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers during clinical rotations to enhance patient care teamwork.
- Tutored struggling students during free periods to boost comprehension of coursework.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Toronto
06-1985
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural awareness
- Teaching strategies
- Active listening
Certification
- Wet Lab I and II
- HAZWOPER First Responder Operations Certificate (Oiled Wildlife-sea otters and birds) (March 2025)
Timeline
Animal Educator
Vancouver Aquarium
06.2022 - Current
Animal Husbandry
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of British Columbia
01.1988 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Toronto
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