Dru Thompson
Ft. Pierce
Summary
Dynamic Agriculture Teacher with a proven track record at St. Lucie County School Board, adept in farm management and animal husbandry. Successfully engaged students through hands-on learning experiences, fostering a passion for conservation and sustainable practices. Skilled in evaluating animal health and implementing effective disease control measures.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Teacher
St. Lucie County School Board
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers, and other greenery.
- 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.
- Taught students about various agricultural techniques through various experiments.
Livestock Committee Member
St. Lucie County Fair
06.2021 - Current
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Advocate for agriculture education at the county fair
Day Cowboy
Vic Nickleson
1990 - 2007
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Herded livestock using horses.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2010
Skills
- Farm management
- Animal husbandry
- Cattle corralling
- Animal care
- Feed mixtures
- Disease control
- Herd management
- Evaluate animal health
- Livestock husbandry
- Animal grooming
- Animal training
- Livestock transport
- Animal nutrition
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher
St. Lucie County School Board
08.2022 - Current
Livestock Committee Member
St. Lucie County Fair
06.2021 - Current
Day Cowboy
Vic Nickleson
1990 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University