Aubrey Cekine
Townsend
Summary
Compassionate Animal Care Professional skilled in shelter environments and dedicated to animal welfare. Strong communicator with expertise in kennel sanitation and animal body language. Experienced in long-term fostering of dogs and cats, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork. Seeking full-time role to support animals and pet owners in a hands-on, growth-oriented setting.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
The Martin Family
Townsend, DE
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Provided daily care, including feeding, walking, and grooming pets.
- Monitored pet health and behavior, reporting any concerns to owners.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for various animals.
- Built strong relationships with pets through consistent engagement and playtime.
- Developed personalized care routines based on individual pet needs.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple pets, ensuring timely services and attention.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Administered medication daily to cat
Assistant Teacher
The Gibby Center for the Arts
Middletown, DE
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in lesson planning and classroom management to support student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance individual learning experiences.
- Developed instructional materials that aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to improve academic performance.
- Supervised children during various learning activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and creativity.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assisted with preparation of teaching materials and resources, streamlining lesson execution.
- Conducted educational games and activities to reinforce learning concepts in an enjoyable manner.
- Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.
- Managed and oversaw over 50 children per day
Volunteer
BVSPCA
Wilmington, DE
2020 - 2021
- Supported adoption events through setup, customer engagement, and promoting available pets.
- Coordinated activities and supported attendees during mass adoption events, contributing to successful pet placements.
- Engaged with community to raise awareness on responsible pet ownership and adoption opportunities, fostering greater community involvement.
- Assisted with animal care and welfare by feeding, grooming, and providing companionship.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment for animals and visitors.
- Engaged actively with fellow volunteers and staff members to foster teamwork.
- Assisted and looked after children during 'critter camp'
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oddesa High
Townsend, DE06-2026
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Kennel care
- Animal fostering
- Animal care
- Schedule management
- Animal training
- Animal handling
- Attention to detail
- Human and animal safety
- Animal behavior education
- Equipment disinfection
- Appointment scheduling
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
ASL
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Interests
- Graphic Design
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Hiking
- Camping
- Avid Reader
- Music
- Animal Care
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
Timeline
Pet Sitter
The Martin Family
06.2026 - 06.2026
Assistant Teacher
The Gibby Center for the Arts
06.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer
BVSPCA
2020 - 2021
High School Diploma -
Oddesa High
Other work
Long time commitment to animal care via house sitting on multiple occasions, medicating animals, and dog walking.