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Jasmijn
de Boo MSc., BSc. (Hons),
Dip. Ed. Location: London, England |
Overview
I am the Education and Training Coordinator for the World
Society for the Protection of Animals, and I tutor animal welfare online. I have
a background in animal welfare science (BSc (Hons);
MSc.) and I have been active in the field of alternatives to animals in
education and research, and I have been actively
involved in the Dutch political Party for the Animals.
I have extensive knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, ethics, and
animal protection legislation, and
would like to use my experience to assist the animal
protection movement and to further animal welfare
issues.
Key
skills
Well developed computer, presentation, writing and analytical skills
Supervision, coordination, teaching and counselling of students
Year |
Position and institution |
Responsibilities |
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October 2004 to present |
Education and Training Co-ordinator, WSPA, UK |
Coordinating the Concepts in Animal Welfare syllabus (introduction in vet. schools) and developing global learning strategy regarding humane education. |
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February 2004 to present |
Tutor, Cambridge E-learning Institute (CEI), UK |
Tutoring (feedback to and monitoring of) students of an online animal welfare course (www.cambridge-elearning.com/AWcert.htm). |
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February 2004 to October 2004 |
Project assistant, at the Netherlands Vaccine Institute, Bilthoven, The Netherlands |
Writing review articles about animal use and alternatives, with special reference to Reduction trends and strategies, interplay between reduction and refinement and case studies, as part of EU funded project Anim.AL.SEE. |
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September 2003 to October 2004 |
Actively involved in the Dutch political “Party for the Animals”, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
Drafting part of the electoral program and representing the Party on biotechnology hearings, coordinating regional working group, and participating in outreach related activities. |
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July 2003 |
Project assistant, at the University of Professional Education, in Utrecht, The Netherlands |
Development of teaching module “Search Strategies”, aimed at third year Life Sciences students (BSc level), about efficiently and effectively searching for alternatives in biomedical research. |
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March 2002 to August 2003 |
Teacher in Animal Care at Holland College, in Maasland, The Netherlands |
Teaching animal related subjects at vocational level; contributing to didactic and curricular developments; developing a large teaching project concerning ‘Animal welfare at children’s zoos’ for third year Animal Care students. |
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February 2001 to October 2004 |
Project assistant Alternatives to animal use in higher education, at Utrecht University, The Netherlands (joint project with the University of Edinburgh, Scotland) |
Collecting alternative models and product information, describing their educational value (www.eurca.org); advising teachers and students; representing the project at international congresses; writing articles; supervising students; building up a network of people involved in developing, using and reviewing alternatives. |
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May 2000 – July 2001 |
Teacher in Animal Care at Agricultural college, in Breda, The Netherlands |
Establishing and designing a new course in Animal Care at vocational level; managing the department; counselling students; teaching (theory and practical classes) in animal related and communication subjects; traineeship co-ordination and supervision; contributing to didactic developments and curricular design. |
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November 1999 – May 2000 |
Coordinator (voluntary work) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
Coordinating volunteers in project “Sled dogs in North Canada and Greenland”; organizing campaigns; PR with authorities, other animal protection organizations and press. |
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May – September 1999 |
Researcher at Dutch Institute for Sea Research, in Texel, The Netherlands |
Ethological research as part of MSc thesis on exploration behaviour in captive Red knots (waders). |
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July – August 1997 |
Animal caretaker at Otter Park Aqualutra, in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands |
Taking care of otters and other mammals and birds; educating the public about conservation and animal care issues. |
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February – June 1997 |
Researcher at Foundation APE, in Almere, The Netherlands |
Carrying out a target group analysis, which was used as a basis for an educational plan; instruction of volunteers. |
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March – May 1996 |
Project assistant, Wild Animal Rescue Foundation, in Krabok Koo, Thailand |
Practical traineeship consisting of daily management of the sanctuary; observations of gibbons and other primates; taking care of sick animals and assisting the veterinary surgeon; design and implementation of environmental enrichment, composition of rapport on “gibbon husbandry.” |
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August 1995 – February 1996 |
Project assistant / researcher, Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, on Koh Boi island, Thailand |
Behavioural research on juvenile gibbons; responsible in daily management and policy on release site; cooperation with Royal Thai Forestry Department. |
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June – July 1994 |
Animal caretaker at Foundation APE, in Amstelveen, The Netherlands |
Taking care of many species of monkeys, birds and reptiles at a sanctuary for exotic animals. |
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1992 – 1995 |
Animal caretaker at Boarding Kennel, in Naarden, The Netherlands |
Taking care of cats and dogs. |
2000 - 2003. Pedagogical Didactic (teaching) Certificate (BA level, part-time) at the Agricultural Pedagogic University of Professional Education (STOAS) in Den Bosch, The Netherlands.
1998 - 1999.
Master of Science (MSc.)
degree in “Applied Animal Behaviour and
Animal Welfare” at the
University of Edinburgh, consisting of six compulsory modules and
MSc-thesis. My thesis is available upon request.
1997 - 1999.
Certificate of
Animal Science (specialisation in Animal Husbandry, Health and Ethology)
received on August 31, 1999 at Wageningen University, The Netherlands.
1993-1997. BSc honors degree in Animal
Management (specialisation in ‘Wildlife Management and Zoos’ and ‘Policy
and Education’)
at the Van Hall Institute in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
1987-1992. High school diploma at the
Scholengemeenschap Godelinde in Naarden, The Netherlands. Subjects: Dutch,
English, French, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
2000 First Aid Training
2002 Microsoft Word for
advanced users
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Written |
Verbal |
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English |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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French |
Good |
Good |
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German |
Good |
Good |
Cycling, hiking, travelling, reading, writing, playing and composing music.
Referees
Available upon request.
