Kristen Hancock
Choudrant,La
Summary
Dedicated Agriscience educator of 7 years with Secondary Education Certification (6-12) focused on equipping students with essential agricultural knowledge and leadership skills to thrive in today's world. A strong advocate for the Future Farmers of America (FFA), committed to using the organization's strengths to empower students and enrich communities. A belief in the transformative power of agricultural education drives a passion for fostering resilience and adaptability among learners, ensuring preparedness to tackle contemporary challenges. Open to transitioning into traditional teaching roles across various subjects, with an unwavering commitment to nurturing student growth and success in all aspects of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agriscience Teacher/FFA Advisor
Ouachita Parish School Board
07.2024 - Current
- Currently teaching Agriscience I and II and Carpentry I at West Monroe High School
- Managing class sizes from 6 students to 26 students
- Train various CDE/LDE teams including: Forestry, Livestock Evaluation, Nursery/Landscape, Vet Science, and Poultry Judging
- Advise National Chapter Award Application process
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- 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.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Agriscience Teacher/FFA Advisor
Union Parish School Board
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Union Parish High School Agriculture Education Teacher
- Teach Ag I, II, and III, Carpentry I and II
- Managed class sizes from 4 students to 25 students
- Train various CDE/LDE teams including: Carpentry, Forestry, Nursery/Landscape, Vet Science, Welding, Goat Tying
- Advise National Chapter Award Application process
- Hydroponics and Aquaponics systems
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning in my Carpentry classes.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Agriculture Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, La05.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- CITF Carpentry and Welding certified
- FFA Award Applications/Grant Writing
- Plant Science
- Advanced Forestry Certification
- Motivating students
- Willingness to learn, contests and in classroom
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Cooperative learning experience
Certification
Level 2 Teaching Certificate (Agriscience 6-12)
Carpentry International Training Fund Core
Carpentry International Training Fund Carpentry
Carpentry International Training Fund Welding
Advanced Forestry Industry Based Credential
AEST Ag Tech Certified
Timeline
Agriscience Teacher/FFA Advisor
Ouachita Parish School Board
07.2024 - Current
Agriscience Teacher/FFA Advisor
Union Parish School Board
01.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelors of Science - Agriculture Education
Louisiana Tech University