Megan Paliwoda

3646 Cyril Dr.

Humble, TX 77396
(757) 272-6162 cell
meganpaliwoda13@gmail.com

7-12 Life Science—TExES Passed

Teachworthy Certification Program

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Received: May 13th, 2016
Grade-Point Average: 3.968 *Graduated Summa cum Laude
Concentration on Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Minor in Psychology

Education-Related Experience:

Other Work Experience:

January, 2019—October, 2019: Animal Services Officer
Mesquite Animal Services, Mesquite, TX
*In possession of Basic Animal Control Officer Certification and Euthanasia Technician License
 Provided daily care for animals at the shelter and explained/enforced City Animal
Services laws and ordinances
 Performed daily office reeponsibilities including maintaining detailed case reports and
other official records, organizing and dispatching calls, providing information to
residents, and reliably responding to email and phone correspondence with suspects and
complainants

November, 2016— Present: Part Time Zookeeper in Children’s Zoo

Houston Zoo Inc., Houston, TX
 Carried out and documented the daily care of collection animals including: feeding,
medicating, disinfections, training, and enriching
 Exhibited good communication with teammates and worked effectively with all HZI staff
 Participated in educational keeper chats, animal presentations, and interactons with the
public on a daily basis
 Provided training for volunteers, interns, and new zookeepers

August, 2014— July, 2016: Red Tag Certified Volunteer

Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary, Montgomery, TX
 Engaged in the daily care of sanctuary animals and aided in public education and
outreach

Refereces:
Available upon request