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Shannon Raponi

Shannon Raponi

Riding Counselor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trainee primary school teacher

  • Education

    • Lostock Hall Academy

      2011 - 2016
      9 GCSEs including English and maths (3A*s, 5As and 1B)

    • Bishop Burton College

      2018 - 2021
      BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training (1st), Best Student Award

      Dissertation: ‘The Effects of a Zoo Visit during the Covid-19 Pandemic on Conservation Knowledge’.Completed at Knowsley safari park, by approaching visitors to complete a survey measuring the effectiveness of enclosure signs and their visit as a whole, on knowledge of conservation actions. Presented this research at the Change in the Animal Industries conference in June 2021.

    • Runshaw College

      2016 - 2018
      A level biology, chemistry and psychology (grades AAA), Extended project qualification (grade B)

  • Experience

    • Girl Scouts River Valleys

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Riding Counselor

      Responsibility for groups of 8-14 year old children on residential camps, including organising games and activities, and ensuring that they are happy and all of their needs are met. This involved working closely with other staff, and communicating with others to ensure that the girls had the best experience possible.Assisted in teaching riding and barn science lessons, and leading girls in their riding lessons (from beginner to more experienced riders).Taught a variety of activities that included archery, kayaking and low ropes, putting the safety of the girls first, as well as allowing them to develop new skills. Show less

    • Orca Foundation

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
      Marine Research and Conservation Intern

      Field collection and inputting of data on cetacean, shark and seabird sightings, including the behaviour and movements of individuals.Carrying out baited remote underwater video (BRUV) studies at river locations, and analysing footage collected for stingray sightings.Training volunteers to complete research activities, and marine guiding on commercial whale watching trips.

    • PGL Travel

      Feb 2022 - Aug 2024
      Activity Instructor / Group Leader, Field Studies

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nature Connectedness: For a new relationship with nature

      University of Derby Online Learning
      Oct 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Education Speaker

      Issued by Blue Cross For Pets on Jan 2020
      Blue Cross For PetsAssociated with Shannon Raponi

    • People's Plan Communications Volunteer

      Issued by The Climate Venture Collective on Jun 2020
      The Climate Venture CollectiveAssociated with Shannon Raponi

    • Group Leader

      Issued by Leyland playscheme on Jul 2017
      Leyland playschemeAssociated with Shannon Raponi

    • Group Leader

      Issued by Leyland playscheme on Jul 2018
      Leyland playschemeAssociated with Shannon Raponi