Brent Feller
Lynden,WA
Summary
Dedicated Agriculture Teacher with 11 years of experience in education. Knowledgeable about classroom management, documentation and compliance requirements. Licensed to teach high school in the state of Washington. Skilled in operating agricultural equipment, cultivating crops and integrating technology into lesson plans. Maintains strong relationships with local growers and agribusiness companies to provide additional educational resources. Expertise in greenhouse operations and management, agricultural economics and soil sciences. Experienced generating engaging, experimental learning in classroom. Well-versed in differentiated instruction and behavior management techniques. Adaptable professional comfortable working with diverse student population.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Teacher/Career and Technical Educator
Meridian School District
Lynden, WA
08.2011 - Current
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
- Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers and other greenery.
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
- Monitored school laboratory, greenhouse and feed center used for supervised agricultural experiences.
- Participated in professional conferences to gain knowledge about latest inventions in agricultural field.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Maintained student academic records, grades and performances using Skyward software.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students. Adapted to online learning/teacher through the pandemic.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Organized multiple agricultural fairs and competitions per year to provide hands-on experience and enlighten students about subject.
- Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2002
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA03.1999
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- School Programs
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Student Rapport-Building
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Educational Opportunities
- Instructional Strategies
- Group Activities
- Behavior Modification
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Constructive Feedback
- Diverse Student Populations
Accomplishments
2014 and 2016- Washington Association of Agriculture Educators Outstanding Young teacher.
2016- Washington Association of Agriculture Educators Outstanding program of the year for Washington State.
References
Dr. James Everett
Superintendent Meridian School District
214 West Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-7111 ext. 2151
Email: jeverett@meridian.wednet.edu
Mr. Kurt Harvill
Assistant Superintendent Meridian School District
214 West Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-7111 ext. 2153
Email: kharvill@meridian.wednet.edu
Mr.Derek Forbes
Principle/CTE Director
194 West Laurel Road
(360) 398-8111 ext. 2280
Email: dforbes@meridian.wednet.edu
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher/Career and Technical Educator
Meridian School District
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
Washington State University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Whatcom Community College
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