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Tatum Anderson

Tatum Anderson

KNOXVILLE

Summary

From being a student representative at The L&N STEM Academy to a National Honors Society student, I am a very skilled, fast learner. I am studying Animal Science at The University of Tennessee because I have a strong passion for animals (especially reptiles). I own two geckos, two cats, and three dogs and I am a go-to pet sitter for two families. I have a strong work ethic as a National Honors Society student and am known for accomplishing anything I set my mind to. I excel in group settings, I bring my best foot forward to complete projects and assignments, and I am a Teacher Assistant in a work-based learning program as an assistant-media manager for
videography. I work hard to achieve my goals as a student and pet lover and am excited to be a part of an organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

Becky Hatfield
Knoxville, TN
12.2024 - Current

• Dog sat consistently for two years, building trust with clients and their pets. • Provided daily care for pets, ensuring optimal feeding, safe environment, and regular exercise. • Taken care of pets for an extended period of time (2-3 weeks). Including my own animals, following strict feeding routines and daily schedules, ensuring the best health.

Provided attentive care to pets, ensuring safety and comfort during visits.

Administered medications and maintained health records for multiple animals.

Developed trusting relationships with pet owners through effective communication.

Teacher's Assistant

L&N STEM Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2025 - 05.2026
  • Chosen by school mentors to be a teacher assistant for a work-based learning
    program.
  • Create professional advertising videos for my school as a representative with my
    mentor who gives me assignments, errand to run, etc.
  • Collaborated with peers and mentors to develop instructional plans and videos that
    promote academic growth and achievement.

School Representative

L&N STEM Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2023 - 05.2026
  • Chosen by faculty to be a professional school representative at the L&N STEM
    Academy.
  • Provide prospective tours for incoming parents and students.
  • Coordinated with Gryphon Guides to enhance school environment through organizing and redecorating spaces, including the school attic, and facilitating setup for various events.
  • Welcomed incoming students at freshman orientation, fostering a positive first impression of the school community.
  • Providing manual labor for school events such as movie nights, back-to-school bashes, luaus, robotics competitions, etc.

Volunteer

Young William's Animal Shelter
Knoxville, TN
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines to ensure well-being of shelter
    animals.
  • Made home-made dog treats, cleaned the shelter, and worked with people
    interested in adoption.
  • Collaborated with team members and peers to make activities for dogs at the
    shelter such as games, new toys, etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

L&N STEM Academy
Knoxville, TN
05.2026

Master of Science - Animal Science

University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2030

Skills

  • Background in [animal care]
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Animal behavior
  • Adaptability
  • Growth mindset
  • Confidence building
  • Learning techniques
  • Reading comprehension

Accomplishments

  • Achieved an award for being in the National Honors Society by completing 20 hours of service work/tutoring each year with accuracy and efficiency. (From 2023-2026)
  • Created the Impact Award for the L&N STEM Academy's Gryphon Command Robotics Team, developing a portfolio of the team and being rewarded for my professional, time-efficient efforts.
  • Chosen as a TA for a work-based learning program for videography.
  • Achieved Straight A's most of my high school career with an average of 103 in
    Botany/Zoology class.

Interests

My main interests are reptiles and insects I am a reptile keeper of two leopard geckos and I like to collect insects I am majoring in Animal Science at The University of Tennessee Knoxville in the fall I also like to crochet, read books, and I love to volunteer at my local Animal Shelter and at my aunt's art studio, Cynthia Tipton Fine-Arts Design

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

L&N STEM Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026

Volunteer

Young William's Animal Shelter
08.2025 - 11.2025

Pet Sitter

Becky Hatfield
12.2024 - Current

School Representative

L&N STEM Academy
08.2023 - 05.2026

Master of Science - Animal Science

University of Tennessee Knoxville

High School Diploma -

L&N STEM Academy
Tatum Anderson