Leah Dower
Angleton,TX
Summary
Seasoned Agricultural Science Teacher with expertise in Agricultural Mechanics, Shop Management, Blueprint reading/drawing and CADD. Offering 12 years of experience generating engaging, experimental learning in the classroom and 8 years of project designing. Well-versed in differentiated instruction and behavior management techniques. Adaptable professional comfortable working with diverse student population.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Teaching Certifications
2
2
Degrees
Work History
Agricultural Science Teacher
Clear Lake HS, Clear Creek ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Supervise FFA programs & activities; create & teach lesson in a variety of Agricultural classes & subjects; train a variety of teams for Agricultural competitions; help to better prepare my students to realize their potential & desire for the Agricultural Industry.
Art 1 & Agricultural Science Teacher
Marshall HS, Marshall ISD
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Created & taught a variety of Art 1 lessons using different techniques & mediums to prep students for advancement into Art 2 & beyond
- Supervised FFA program & activities
- I created & taught lessons in a variety of Agricultural subjects & trained a variety of teams for Agricultural competitions, to help better prepare my students to realize their potential & desire for the Agricultural Industry.
Engineering & Architecture Teacher
Robert E Lee HS, Tyler ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Created & taught a variety of lesson in the entry level classes to ensure their readiness for the upper level Architectural & Engineering classes
- I helped students to realize their desire to continue their learning about Architecture & Engineering.
CADD Drafter
Maestas & Associates
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Created & revised blueprint drawings per any of the 4 Engineers in the Civil Engineering firm & drafting standards for water & sewer systems in San Antonio, TX.
Agricultural Science Teacher
Muenster, Columbia-Brazoria, Houston, Knippa ISD
08.2006 - 09.2016
- Supervised FFA programs & activities; maintained three 350-gallon fish tanks; created & taught Agricultural lessons in a variety of classes & subjects; trained a variety of teams for Agricultural competitions at both the local & state levels
CADD Drafter
Advanced 1/TAD Technical
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Reviewed telecommunications maps to ensure proper drafting & signal strengths
Substitute Teacher
Huntsville ISD, Conroe ISD, Alvin ISD
12.2001 - 06.2015
- Supervised classes & followed the lessons that were left by the teachers while they are absent
Customer Service Coordinator
Qualawash
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Answered phones & emails; input & filed customer billing information; wrote up customer billing requisitions
Data Entry Clerk/Field Technician
Environmental Analytics, DOW Contractor
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Collected & entered field data on components for DOW to ensure EPA compliance; entered audit information on technicians & components; answered phones & emails
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Drafting Technology
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX05.2015
Bachelors of Science - General Agriculture/Secondary Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08.2006
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bellaire High School
Bellaire, TX06.2001
Skills
- Environmental Science Understanding
- Public Speaking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Student Records Management
- Student Engagement
- Project Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- AutoCAD
- Construction documentation
- Verbal/written communication
Certification
- 6-12 Vocational Agriculture Production, Current (7/2006 – 12/2029)
- EC-12 Art, Current (2/2012 – 12/2029)
Volunteer Experience
- Brazoria County Veterans Organizations
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
- Texas Parks & Wildlife
- American Welding Society
- Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Agricultural Science Teacher
Clear Lake HS, Clear Creek ISD
08.2021 - Current
Art 1 & Agricultural Science Teacher
Marshall HS, Marshall ISD
08.2018 - 07.2021
Engineering & Architecture Teacher
Robert E Lee HS, Tyler ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
CADD Drafter
Maestas & Associates
09.2016 - 03.2017
CADD Drafter
Advanced 1/TAD Technical
06.2015 - 02.2016
Customer Service Coordinator
Qualawash
09.2012 - 03.2013
Data Entry Clerk/Field Technician
Environmental Analytics, DOW Contractor
01.2012 - 08.2012
Agricultural Science Teacher
Muenster, Columbia-Brazoria, Houston, Knippa ISD
08.2006 - 09.2016
Substitute Teacher
Huntsville ISD, Conroe ISD, Alvin ISD
12.2001 - 06.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Drafting Technology
Brazosport College
Bachelors of Science - General Agriculture/Secondary Education
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bellaire High School
- 6-12 Vocational Agriculture Production, Current (7/2006 – 12/2029)
- EC-12 Art, Current (2/2012 – 12/2029)
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