Katherine Avagnano
Point Pleasant Beach,NJ
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Horticulture
Monmouth County Vocational School District
07.2019 - Current
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Horticulturalist & Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Burlington County
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided expert guidance to clients, addressing their garden design goals and individual preferences.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the volunteer force, creating an inclusive environment that welcomed individuals from various backgrounds.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new volunteers, reducing time-to-impact considerably while maintaining quality standards consistently.
- Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and delivering resources and identifying and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
Plant Healthcare Specialist
SavATree
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Boosted plant growth rates, incorporating proper pruning techniques based on species-specific needs.
- Provided expert guidance to clients, addressing their garden design goals and individual preferences.
- Increased plant health by diagnosing and resolving various plant diseases and pest issues.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Education
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Certification -
Georgian Court University
New Jersey Alternate Route Teaching Program -
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor’s Degree - Plant Science: Horticulture and Turfgrass Management
Rutgers University
01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Mac OS
- MacBook Pro
- Google Suite
- Communication
- Technical Writing
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Special Education
- Curriculum Writing
- Time Management
- Organization
- Research
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
Certification
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD), New Jersey Department of Education
- Teacher Of Agriculture - Horticulture, New Jersey Department of Education
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher of Horticulture
Monmouth County Vocational School District
07.2019 - Current
Horticulturalist & Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Burlington County
03.2018 - 09.2019
Plant Healthcare Specialist
SavATree
03.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Plant Science: Horticulture and Turfgrass Management
Rutgers University
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Certification -
Georgian Court University
New Jersey Alternate Route Teaching Program -
Brookdale Community College
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