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Lori Bennett

New Britain

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects within the field of Agricultural Education. Keep class instruction engaging, organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Provide real world experiences through work with industry professionals and planning extensive field trips on a local, national and international level.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Agriscience Teacher

Regional School District No. 20
08.2008 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Developed and coached the first public high school equestrian team in Connecticut.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips to Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming, Rhode Island, Canada, South Africa and Ireland that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Territory Sales Manager

Cooperative Feed Dealers
04.2000 - 05.2007
  • Managed over 125 accounts in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic territory plans.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, boosting customer retention rates.
  • Developed customized solutions based on client needs, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Organized trade shows and events within the territory to showcase company products, generating leads and increasing brand exposure.


Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
12.1999

Skills

  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • FFA Event Planning
  • Small and Large Scale Field Trip Planning
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Technology Integration
  • Technology-Based Strategies
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Activity Planning
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Recreational Activities
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Fundraising
  • Secure Sponsorship from Industry Professionals
  • Commercial Driver's License Class B
  • Passenger and Airbrakes Endorsement
  • Truck & Trailer Operation
  • Farm Machinery Operator
  • Barn Management

Accomplishments

    Agricultural Sales State Winning Team 2024

    Agricultural Sales National Team Silver 2024

    Agricultural Sales State Winning Team 2023

    Agricultural Sales National Team Silver 2023

    Agricultural Sales State Winning Team 2022

    Agricultural Sales National Team Bronze 2022

    Food Science State Winning Team 2008

    Food Science National Team Gold 8th Place 2008

    Outstanding Program NAAE Region VI 2018

Affiliations

  • CAAE FFA Relations Chair 2023 - present
  • Connecticut State FFA Teacher Advisor 2012-2014
  • UConn ECE Adjunct Professor 2014 - present
  • NAAE 2007 - present
  • CAAE 2007 - present

Additional Information

New England Ag Teachers Conference Committee 2023 - present

Regional School District 6 Contract Negotiations 2017 - present

Equestrian Team Coach 2016 - present

Career Development Coach 2008 - present: Livestock Evaluation,

Horse Evaluation, Milk Products, Dairy Cattle Evaluation,

Dairy Handling, Food Science, Agricultural Communications,

Agricultural Sales, Veterinary Science and Meat Science.

Timeline

Agriscience Teacher

Regional School District No. 20
08.2008 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

Cooperative Feed Dealers
04.2000 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Morehead State University

Master of Arts - Education

University of Connecticut

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