Lori A Bennett
New Britain,CT
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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriscience Teacher
Regional School District No. 6
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.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic territory plans.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, boosting customer retention rates.
- Maintained a deep understanding of industry trends, enabling informed decisions on sales strategies and product offerings.
- Developed customized solutions based on client needs, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Organized trade shows and events within the territory to showcase company products, generating leads and increasing brand exposure.
- Provided exceptional support to existing customers, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- 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.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12.1999
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
- Commercial Driver's License Class B
- Truck & Trailer Operation
- Farm Machinery Operator
- Barn Management
Accomplishments
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
Outstanding Program NAAE Region VI 2018
Affiliations
Connecticut Association of Agricultural Educators 2007 - present
UConn ECE Adjunct Professor 2014 - present
Connecticut State FFA Teacher Advisor 2012-2014
Additional Information
Regional School District 6 Contract Negotiations Team 2017 - present
New England Ag Teachers Conference Planning Committee 2023 - present
Career Development Coach: 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. 6
08.2008 - Current
Territory Sales Manager
Cooperative Feed Dealers
04.2000 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Education
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Morehead State University
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