Zoë Batchelor

Zoë Batchelor

Teacher Associate (paid scheme)

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  • About me

    Interpretation Manager at Chester Zoo

  • Education

    • Ulverston Victoria High School

      2009 - 2010
      A Levels and AS levels Chemistry A level, Biology A level, Psychology AS level, General Studies AS level B, C, A, A
    • Nottingham Bluecoat Academy

      2007 - 2009
      9 GCSEs (8 full courses, 2 short courses) A*-C, AL/AN lv.2, AS level (physics)

      Activities and Societies: Prefect for year 7 class. /

    • University of Edinburgh Online Learning

      2019 - 2022
      MSc Conservation Genetics & Wildlife Forensics
    • Nottingham Trent University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Animal Biology 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Students in classrooms, horse riding I received a broad education in Animal Biology, covering topics such as nutrition, welfare, genetics, and animal law. I was also a 'teacher associate' on a NTU supported scheme.

  • Experience

    • Nottingham Trent University

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Teacher Associate (paid scheme)

      Paid classroom experience, observing and aiding in lessons as part of the teacher associate scheme.

    • South Lakes Wild Animal Park Limited

      Jun 2015 - Oct 2016
      Education Officer

      Ran and developed the educational programme, including workshops, events and experiences. Produced printed interpretation & conservation updates for internal comms.

    • Kendal College

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
      Animal Care Lecturer

      Delivered modules for level 2 animal care and level 3 animal management. Prepared schemes of work and lessons and marked assignments. Also had some tutor responsibilities, taught animal handling and interviewed students.

    • Chester Zoo

      Jan 2017 - Nov 2022

      Part of a small team producing educational signs, theming, and interactives for the zoo. In this role my focus was animal identification signs, small interactive schemes, and overseeing maintenance of our interpretation. As below As below Alongside Zoo Ranger duties, I supported and delivered workshops up to KS4 in the zoo setting. Informal education at Chester Zoo, including delivering talks, touch tables, shows, kids clubs and manning fruit bat forest.

      • Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer

        Feb 2019 - Nov 2022
      • Weekend Zoo Ranger

        Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
      • Zoo Ranger

        Feb 2018 - Sept 2018
      • Learning Assistant

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
      • Weekend Zoo Ranger

        Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications