Abel Torres Address: 7008 Ventnor Drive, Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: 407-717-6773 Email: aatorre3@hotmail.com

EDUCATION Arizona State University Mesa, AZ B.A. in Elementary Education May 2014 •Published a Hands-on Science lesson plan for the askabiologist.asu.edu website.

Bilingual •Writes and speaks Spanish fluently

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Orlando Science Center Animal Care Internship Orlando, FL Animal Care Intern September 2016- present

Cut, prepared, and measured in grams animals’ diets (protein and salad days).

Target trained animals such as turtles, tortoises, and small mammals.

Cleaned and updated weekly animals’ habitats (deep cleans and enrichment).

Talked to daily guests using props and on stage animals regarding conservation education.

Worked on Animal Species Profile pages using AZA accredited sources for future interns.

Cleaned and fed one of our major Coral aquariums (1,000 gallons) twice per week. Central Florida Zoo Sanford, FL Conservation Educator June 2016-Present

Used a variety of bio-facts to help guests of all ages understand animals’ traits and behavior.

Followed AZA standards regarding taking animals on show (safety, animal behavior, and guest’s safety).

Learned a diverse regarding different animals such as sharks, reptiles, birds, large and small mammals. Walt Disney World Orlando, FL Conservation Education Instructor at The Seas with Nemo and Friends September 2015-present •Enlightened different age groups about aquatic animals and sea life conservation using bio-facts. •Assisted the Marine Mammal team with dolphin research including echolocation and case studies. •Engaged large audiences about SCUBA and lockout chambers by using a microphone.

Conservation Education Summer Camp Instructor June-August 2015 and June-August 2016 •Taught elementary age students (campers) about animal and land conservation methods. •Partnered with animal care teams to ensure safe and educational interactions with guests. •Developed conservation lesson plans and hands-on activities that were implemented daily. •Directed campers daily by using multiple classroom management techniques. Conservation Education Instructor Internship January 2015-June 2015 •Provided excellent guest experience by teaching Youth Education Programs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom such practices of Wildlife Conservation, Exploring Careers in Zoological Sciences, and Principals of Animal Behavior. •Perfected different projects that enhanced the daily guest education operation including guest counts, evaluation emails, and inventory sheets. •Partnered with multiple animal care teams to ensure both human and animal safety created a seamless experience. Education Presenter Internship June 2014-January 2015 •Utilized bio-facts and education methods to deliver powerful conservation messages through Guest interaction. •Taught in different learning styles (visual, verbal, auditory, and kinesthetic) to assist all Guests’ needs. •Delivered educational content in Spanish that helped multicultural Spanish-speaking families. •Demonstrated four keys basics daily including safety, courtesy, show, and efficiency.

Relevant Experience Smithsonian Research Institute Panama Study Abroad Student June 2013 •Functioned as the translator for the people of Panama and the Arizona State University research cohort. •Partnered with both Higley and Panama teachers to construct lessons regarding the rainforest and desert habitats. •Gained a better understanding about Rainforest conservation and biodiversity. •Toured Panama schools and interacted with students to better understand their amazing culture.

Queen Creek, AZ Student Teacher July 2013-May 2014 •Collaborated with Mentor Teacher to construct and implement daily Science lesson plans to 98 students. •Coordinated an after school Science STEM fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). •Delivered 5E Inquiry hands-on lesson plans to teach the different branches of Science Education.

References Available upon request