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Heather Douse

Burns,OR

Summary

Dynamic and dependable professional with a strong background in education and agriculture, notably at Crane School District. Skilled in fostering positive learning environments and proficient in animal health and equipment maintenance. Recognized for meticulous record-keeping and effective communication, enhancing student engagement and livestock care.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

District Substitute K-12

Crane School District
08.2023 - Current

* Oversee students in classrooms, hallways, and at recess duty to monitor student interactions, enforce rules/expectations, and support lead teacher/sub plans.

* Implement sub plans, maintain order and structure while guiding learning skills for practice, research and study skills.

* Instruct small groups of students in basic concepts, reading, social studies, science, and math.

* Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Farming and Ranch Hand

Premier Ag Services LLC
07.2020 - 09.2024

* Cared for about 400+ animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.

* Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.

* Assisted in the safe birth of livestock by monitoring pregnant animals closely and acting as a birthing assistant when necessary.

* Maintained equipment and ranch structures.

* Maintained high-quality pastures by implementing proper irrigation, fertilization, and weed control methods.

* Implemented pest control solutions to protect crops from insects, diseases, weeds, and other harmful organisms effectively.

* Improved pasture management through systematic rotational grazing techniques.

* Improved soil health and yield with strategic crop rotation and sustainable farming practices.

Seasonal Ranch Hand

J Spear Ranch
03.2018 - 11.2019

* Established flood irrigation

* Built and repaired fence

* Day to day care of 1000 pair while working out of a remote summer cow camp with limited supervision

* Maintain FS, BLM, and private grazing allotments

Ran heavy equipment to move and stack hay in the field

* Load and unload semi trailers of hay coming from the field to the stack yard

* Preformed basic daily maintenance of equipment, including but not limited to ; re-fueling, greasing moving/articulating parts, checking and maintaining all operational fluids, and basic operating condition of equipment

Paraprofessional

Harney County School District #3
08.2016 - 06.2018

* Supported teachers in development of individual learning strategies

* Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable teachers to address pertinent issues

* Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments

* Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations for diverse learning needs.

* Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and establishing clear expectations for conduct.

* Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts and skills taught during whole-class lessons.

Education

No Degree - Equine Studies And Pack Station Stable Operations

Feather River Community College
Quincy, CA

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
08-2025

Skills

    * Excellent interpersonal communication

    * Analytical and critical thinking

    * Multitasking

    * Dependable and responsible

    * Meticulous record keeping and organizational skills

    * Skilled in animal health, nutrition, land, equipment and facility maintenance

    * Proficient in safely operating all manner of farming equipment

Timeline

District Substitute K-12

Crane School District
08.2023 - Current

Farming and Ranch Hand

Premier Ag Services LLC
07.2020 - 09.2024

Seasonal Ranch Hand

J Spear Ranch
03.2018 - 11.2019

Paraprofessional

Harney County School District #3
08.2016 - 06.2018

No Degree - Equine Studies And Pack Station Stable Operations

Feather River Community College

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Eastern Oregon University