Barbara Agens

Barbara Agens

Educator Curator and Manager of Volunteer Services

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lab Technician

  • Education

    • Cottey College

      2000 - 2001
      Associate's degree Science
    • Western Michigan University

      2014 - 2015
      Master's degree Science Education
    • Michigan State University

      2002 - 2003
      Bachelor's degree General Zoology
    • Western Michigan University

      2015 - 2018
      Master of Arts - MA Biology, General
  • Experience

    • Cape May County Park & Zoo

      Feb 2005 - Mar 2013
      Educator Curator and Manager of Volunteer Services

      Overseeing all aspects of the education department. Daily animal husbandry duties for all educational Animal Ambassadors. Acquisition and disposition of all educational Animal Ambassadors and artifacts. Scheduling and delivering all live animal educational programs including Distance Learning, Outreaches, Tours, On-site Presentations, and Summer Camp. Creating new programs, while updating outdated information. Interviewing and training all educational staff and all zoo volunteers. Hiring and training staff and volunteers. And creating and planning all zoo special events. Show less

    • Binder Park and Zoo

      Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
      Educator

      Animal Training and handling and giving educational live animal programs both onsite and at various locations such as libraries and schools.

    • Western Michigan University

      Sept 2014 - May 2023
      Graduate Student
    • Kalamazoo County Government

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
      Park Ranger

      Daily park tasks such as cleaning bathrooms, pavilions, lawn care, collecting gate fees, and overseeing the dog park.

    • Stryker

      May 2023 - now
      Medical Device Safety Lab Technician
  • Licenses & Certifications