Emily Bucklew
High School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Allegan,MI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate High School Agriculture Teacher with extensive experience in teaching agricultural courses, overseeing FFA programs, and mentoring students in various agricultural practices. Proven track record of developing engaging and innovative curriculum, organizing field trips to enhance learning experiences, and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for students. Skilled in effectively communicating agricultural concepts, promoting hands-on learning, and cultivating students' interest in agribusiness and sustainability. Adept at building strong relationships with students, parents, and industry professionals to support students' academic and personal growth. Commitment to promoting the values of FFA and instilling leadership skills in students to prepare them for successful futures in the agriculture industry.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Technology Instructor
Allegan Area ESA-Tech Center
08.2024 - Current
● Provide education related to Vet Science
● Creating and implementing lesson plans relating to state agriculture curriculum
● Managing classes of students in 11th & 12th grade, as well as managing a student run enterprise
● Working cohesively with para educator
● Managing FFA Chapter, Officer Team, and activities
● Working collaboratively with all seven school districts serviced at the Tech Center to provide premier education to students
Adjunct Professor
Blue Ridge Technical and Community College
04.2024 - Current
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Taught agribusiness and animal science courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students.
High School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Clarke County Public Schools
8 2021 - 06.2024
- Provide education related to Vet Science, Equine Science, Agriculture Business
- Creating and implementing lesson plans relating to state agriculture curriculum, as well as local community college curriculum for dual enrollment courses
- Managing classes of students in 9th, 10, 11th, & 12th grade
- Working cohesively with team teacher and department
- Managing FFA Chapter, Officer Team, and activities
- Working collaboratively with local community college to teach dual enrolled class
Middle School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Warren County Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Provide education related to agriculture, food science, natural resources
- Creating and implementing lesson plans relating to state agriculture curriculum
- Managing classes of students in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade
- Working cohesively with team teacher
- Managing FFA Chapter and activities
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Management of Kindergarten-12th grade classrooms
- Following lesson plans and instructions
Education
Master of Agriculture - Agricultural Leadership
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 08.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Agriculture Business, & Agronomy
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Software
Classroom Management
Developing Curriculum
Innovation
Collaboration
Instructional Design
Research
Google Applications
Microsoft Suite
Canva
Canvas
BrightSpace
Blackboard
Online Collaboration
E-Learning Platforms
Multimedia Tools
Student Engagement
Lesson Planning
Online Teaching
Accomplishments
- National FFA Agriculture Teacher Ambassador, 2023-2024
- Delta Tau Alpha- National Agriculture Honor Society, Inductee, 2018
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Sigma Alpha Pi, Inductee, 2019
- Agriculture Club & Collegiate Young Farmers, Vice President, 2017-2018
- Phi Kappa Phi-Honor Society, Inductee, 2020
- Sigma Alpha Pi, Society of Leadership and Success, Inductee, 2020
- American FFA Degree Recipient, 2016
- Virginia State FFA Degree Recipient, 2015
Timeline
Veterinary Technology Instructor
Allegan Area ESA-Tech Center
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Blue Ridge Technical and Community College
04.2024 - Current
Middle School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Warren County Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Agriculture - Agricultural Leadership
Oklahoma State University
08.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Agriculture Business, & Agronomy
Ferrum College
08.2015 - 05.2019
High School Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Clarke County Public Schools
8 2021 - 06.2024
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