AMY TOWNSING
Maud
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record at Maud Public Schools, adept in curriculum development and student assessment. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and success through innovative teaching methods. Strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills drive impactful mentoring programs and event coordination. Passionate about fostering growth in diverse learning environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Business Teacher
Maud Public Schools
MAUD
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated student success and academic growth through the new curriculum implementation.culum.
- Condensed and archived class lectures into study guides for student reference.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Coordinated with administrators on special events related to business education.
- Conducted classroom lectures, led discussions, and facilitated group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Served as advisor for the school's business club, helping members develop leadership skills.
BARN MANAGER/INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Created and implemented student training and mentoring sessions
- Created and managed mandatory safe horse training for 120 students
- Daily management and training of college horses
- Co Teach students in farrier skills, barn management, horse training and horsemanship techniques
- Organize, manage and conduct potential student and community tours
- Organize student volunteers and oversee work study students
- Oversee and manage student barn schedules and compliance
HORSE RIDING TRAINER
WENDARA FARM
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Daily management and training of client's horses
- Coach clients in horse riding and horsemanship techniques
- Manage barn of over 25 horses
- Compliance with all state and federal legislature
- Interview, employ, train and schedule up to 14 staff and volunteers
- Focus on special needs and at-risk youth riding and agricultural education programs
- Manage client schedules, phone calls, emails and records
- Purchase feed supplies, keep inventory and manage budget
HOME SCHOOL EDUCATOR
WENDARA FARM
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Design, set up and facilitate organic farming workshops
- Educate groups of up to 30 children in one class
- Manage bookings of 100+ children for weekly classes
- Organize external instructors for additional classes
- Grading for external homeschool reporting purposes
BUSINESS MANAGER
WENDARA FARM
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Book keeping including payroll and tax reporting responsibilities
- Website management
- Advertising and marketing
- Monitoring compliance with all federal regulations
- Give tours to large groups of clients (including incoming bus loads)
- Training of all new employees
- Organize and run camping areas, daily feeding tours and horse riding scheduling
REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
WENDARA EQUINE REHABILITATION CENTER
02.2008 - 11.2016
- Mobile equine rehabilitation specialist focusing on corrective farrier work, soft tissue mobilization, remedial riding techniques and fascia release.
- Instruct in rehabilitation ground work and physiotherapy exercises
GENERAL MANAGER
CABOOLTURE TRUCK BODIES
01.2003 - 05.2015
- Assessed all aspect of business operations to implement a realistic annual budget
- Built business from small start up company of one employee to turnover of over $4m per annum and 25 employees within two years.
- Winning county business awards including best overall business
- All book keeping and finance records including reporting to shareholders
- Responsible for creating and implementing all Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
- All incoming sales, expenditure reports, compliance with NEVDIS and Department of Transport requirements for registration and register for VIN numbers
- Website design and maintenance
- All HR concerns and payroll management including superannuation compliance, workers compensation and federal and state tax compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizatonal Management (Equine Studies)
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL12-2021
ASSOCIATE SCIENCE DEGREE - EQUINE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
OCALA11.1996
WORKING EQUITATION JUDGE -
WORKING EQUITATION AUSTRALIA
CERTIFICATE IV - SPORTS COACHING (EQUESTRIAN)
AUSTRALIA
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EQUINE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
EQUINOLOGY
12.2012
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EQUINE SADDLE FITTING
EQUINOLOGY
12.2011
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EQUINE RED LIGHT THERAPY
EQUINOLOGY
12.2011
CONSULTANT COURSE - SPECIALIST HOOF BOOT CONSULTANT
EASY CARE DOWNUNDER
12.2011
EQUINE MUSCLE RELEASE THERAPY - EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LEVEL 1
EQUUS COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND RESEARCH
12.2010
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE - EQUINE MUSCLE RELEASE THERAPY PRACTITIONER
EQUUS COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND RESEARCH
12.2010
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
KARINGAL HIGH SCHOOL
11.1996
Skills
- Management and leadership
- Classroom and event management
- Student assessment and curriculum development
- Project coordination
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Organizational abilities
- Mentoring and training programs
- Initiative and self-starter
- Equine and agricultural expertise
Activities
- I have a passion for education and am currently working my way towards a Masters of Equine Education as I am passionate about horses, teaching and business.
- I am also currently finishing off my PATH instructors certification.
- I enjoy working with people and animals and love being a part of a team environment.
Accomplishments
Avedis Foundation - MVP Teacher Pottawatomie County 2024
Maud High School - Teacher of the Year 2022 and 2023
Certification
- Teacher Certification - English, Business, Marketing and Agriculture
Timeline
High School Business Teacher
Maud Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
BARN MANAGER/INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
10.2018 - 12.2019
HORSE RIDING TRAINER
WENDARA FARM
01.2009 - 11.2016
HOME SCHOOL EDUCATOR
WENDARA FARM
01.2009 - 11.2016
BUSINESS MANAGER
WENDARA FARM
01.2009 - 11.2016
REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
WENDARA EQUINE REHABILITATION CENTER
02.2008 - 11.2016
GENERAL MANAGER
CABOOLTURE TRUCK BODIES
01.2003 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Organizatonal Management (Equine Studies)
College of Central Florida
ASSOCIATE SCIENCE DEGREE - EQUINE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
WORKING EQUITATION JUDGE -
WORKING EQUITATION AUSTRALIA
CERTIFICATE IV - SPORTS COACHING (EQUESTRIAN)
AUSTRALIA
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EQUINE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
EQUINOLOGY
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EQUINE SADDLE FITTING
EQUINOLOGY
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EQUINE RED LIGHT THERAPY
EQUINOLOGY
CONSULTANT COURSE - SPECIALIST HOOF BOOT CONSULTANT
EASY CARE DOWNUNDER
EQUINE MUSCLE RELEASE THERAPY - EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LEVEL 1
EQUUS COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND RESEARCH
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE - EQUINE MUSCLE RELEASE THERAPY PRACTITIONER
EQUUS COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND RESEARCH
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
KARINGAL HIGH SCHOOL
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