Cynthia Shelley

• Increased farm productivity by introducing modern sustainable farming practices and equipment upgrades.
• Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
• Utilized knowledge gained to bring real world experiences to my college level students

• Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, the Ag Ed community through inservices, newsletters,student advisement and student teaching.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

• Prepared lesson plans on topics such as animal and plant science and technology in farming.
• Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
• Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
• Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
• Adviser for FFA local chapter

Same activities as Hamilton Central School.

Long term substitute for Cobleskill Richmondville and Lowville in previous years

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.

Summer session teacher for horticulture program. Students were medium security inmates and and I maintained coordination of care of landscaping with flowers and a vegetable garden.