LuAnn Kilday
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Accomplished educator with over 24 years of experience serving the people of New Mexico. Having grown up on a small farm in Nebraska, I am looking to be a voice and resource for farmers and ranchers here in New Mexico and promote agriculture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Coordinator
New Mexico Farm And Ranch Heritage Museum
03.2013 - Current
- Oversaw educational program development and implemented educational programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Developed, coordinated, and scheduled outreach programming; provided curriculum support to museum exhibits, events, and programs; and developed and conducted onsite and offsite workshops, camps, and virtual programming.
- Developed marketing materials, worked with communications director to post classes and outreach on social media, produced fiber art videos for facebook and you tube during the pandemic, and updated the education content on the museum's website.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Evaluated and assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success. Collected performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Developed lesson content using the Ag in the Classroom curriculum matrix.
Heritage Educator
New Mexico State Parks
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Educated the public about the mission of Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park (MVBSP): preservation, restoration, and reintroduction of native species through interpretive and educational programs.
- Conducted research on topics for talks and tours such as native plants, mammals of the Bosque, aquatic invertebrates, medicinal uses of plants, etc. Develop Educational and Interpretive plans for Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park that included various methods of delivery to the public.
- Develop partnerships with other entities such as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, NM Audubon, and Environmental Education Association of New Mexico.
- Marketed programs through local media, internet, flyers, Santa Fe staff, and brochures. Worked with the local newspapers to provide information on Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park events and educational programming.
Southwest Area Public Information Officer
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish
09.2004 - 02.2010
- Educated the public about New Mexico’s wildlife, New Mexico Game and Fish news, licensing information, rules and regulations, and general hunting and fishing information through presentations, workshops, radio announcements, articles and information booths.
- Was a certified Game Warden for three years where I checked hunters and anglers for compliance enforcing Chapter 17 laws and regulations.
- Presented educational programs to school groups grades K-12 to expose children to the types of New Mexico wildlife, including skulls, hides, tracks, and predator-prey relationships.
- Coordinated and assisted with 24 Hunter Education classes in the southwest area office.
Marine Enforcement Officer
New Mexico State Parks
07.2001 - 09.2004
- Performed weekend and holiday patrols at Caballo Lake State Park as the Marine Enforcement Officer (MEO) to enforce the provisions of the Boat Act.
- Developed lesson plans and scheduled boat and water safety classes around the Caballo, Hatch, and Las Cruces communities for all ages.
- Replaced and added buoys to the existing navigational system on the lake to 100% compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE12.1996
Skills
- Curriculum Coordination and Planning
- Performance Evaluations
- Activity Planning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-Starter
- Community Partner
- Honest Communicator
- Planning and Organization
Hobbies
- Fiber Artist
- Ag in the Classroom Advocate
- Nature enthusiast
- 4-H supporter
Affiliations
- New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
- Environmental Education of New Mexico board member
- Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild
- Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective
- The Las Cruces Knitting Guild
References
- Toni Laumbach, Former Chief Curator at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum: 575-649-8859
- Debbie Holderby, Former Volunteer Coordinator at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum: 575-635-6302
- Mary L'Esperance - Adair, Former Museum Volunteer: 510-406-8976
- Mary Anderson, Former Museum Volunteer: 575-405-9595
Timeline
Education Coordinator
New Mexico Farm And Ranch Heritage Museum
03.2013 - Current
Heritage Educator
New Mexico State Parks
03.2010 - 02.2013
Southwest Area Public Information Officer
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish
09.2004 - 02.2010
Marine Enforcement Officer
New Mexico State Parks
07.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Chadron State College
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