JAYLA TERREFORTE
Newport News, VA 23602
ad3lo9@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Organized and enthusiastic undergraduate biology seeking an internship to pursue my passion for research, science and animal care.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
-Basic knowledge of animal care
-Over 3 years’ experience of handling animals in various settings
-Patient & Hardworking
EXPERIENCE
PORTSMOUTH CIRCUIT COURT
DEPUTY CLERK (PART-TIME) JUNE 2023- PRESENT
-Responsible for creating and processing court records including warrants and subpoenas.
- Maintained and organized schedule for court hearings.
EDUCATION
VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEWPORT NEWS, VA FRESHMAN (FR)
Enrolled in bridge program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Bachelor of Science in Biology – expected May 2027, GPA 3.5
Concentration: Pre-Veterinary Medicine
HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
HAMPTON, VA HS DIPLOMA (JUNE 2023), GPA 3.2
Graduated with GPA 3.2. Member of Cross-Country team for 3 years.
VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP
PENINSULA SPCA, NEWPORT NEWS,VA
Animal Care Volunteer June 2, 2020- Feb 2021
-Responsible for assisting with daily care of the animals, spending one-on-one time with them, taking them out to community events, and matching potential adopters with their pet companions.
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM, NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Junior Volunteer, Touch Pool Sept 13, 2021-Present
- Stayed up to date on facts about exhibit animals, the Chesapeake Bay, and conservation education.
- Handled live animals including horseshoe crabs, sea stars, spider crabs and other animals in the pool.
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST