About the Instructor

SHELLEY VOLK
New Rochelle, NY
914-235-5590

NATURALIST – LECTURER – EDUCATOR

• 2003–2004. Preschool teacher. Huguenot Nursery School, Pelham, NY
• 2002–2003. Preschool teacher. Beth Emeth Synagogue Nurs. School, Larchmont, NY
• April 1999–2002. Associate Director. Weinberg Nature Center, Scarsdale, NY
• December 1997–April 1999. Educator. Northwind Museum, City Island, NY
• June 1993–Feb. 1997. NY City Urban Park Ranger, Queens & Bronx, NY

TEACHING
Twenty + years experience as an environmental educator. Freelance projects include assembly presentation (300+), classroom programs and nature walks covering the following topics: (Partial listing)

• Paper recycling
• Hibernation
• Global warming
• Geology
• Bird Identification
• Tree & plant ID
• Habitats (who lives where and what they eat)
• Marsh, Woodland & Beach Walks
• Seasonal adaptation of animals & plants
• Specialist on local Native Americans
• Reptiles
• Worms & home composting

I also research, write and present educational performances and demonstrations in all related areas for special assignments (e.g. “Asian Animals & Culture”, “Bonsai”, “Origami”, “Native American Celebration of the Environment”, et. al.)

Client Roster (partial listing)

• Larchmont Elementary Schools
• Bronx Zoo
• Norwalk Elem. Schools, CT
• Mahopac Elem. Schools
• Larchmont Public Library
• New Rochelle Elem. Schools
• City Island Library (Bronx)
• Various Preschools in Westchester

SCIENCE

• Memorial Sloan Kettering
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine

PERFORMANCE

• Appearances on television and stage as a professional actress

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree – Zoology – Smith College, MA

University Studies – Archaeology – Tel Aviv, Israel

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