Maureen Zorn
131 Snyder Rd Owego,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Agriculture teacher with experience leading all ages through classroom instruction, FFA, summer garden programs and 4-H. Proven ability to implement a new agriculture program from the ground up while gaining school-wide and community support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Teacher
Tioga Elementary School
Tioga Center, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with Administrators to design and implement a hands-on Ag program at the Elementary level
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to gain insight on cross-curricular content and tie in with classroom instruction
- Taught grades Kindergarten- 4 using a hands-on, inquiry science-based approach
- Students were engaged in outdoor gardening as well as nature and artwork
Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor
Tioga Central School
Tioga Center , NY
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for planning and delivering lessons to students in grades 6-12 with learners of all abilities.
- Middle and high school courses included Food Science, Intro to Agriculture, and Ag Skills.
- Formed Tiger Farm, an advisory committee for the Agriculture Program. Set up as a 501-c3 to help manage Agriculture program funds.
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing vegetable crops, apple trees, and flowers.
Student Teacher
T-S-T Boces- New Visions Biological Sciences
Ithaca, New York
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed lesson plans for seniors studying Biology on Cornell University Campus
- Topics of study included Agriculture, Food and Environmental issues, experience in public speaking, educational field trips, and a research project in Biology
- Served as co-advisor of the FFA Chapter
- Collaborated with primary teacher to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
Student Teacher
Newark Valley Central School
Newark Valley, New York
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Taught Environmental Science, Animal Science, Introduction to Agriculture, and middle school Agriculture
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed lesson plans based on inquiry-science and designed immersive activities for student engagement.
Paws and Whiskers Boarding and Grooming
Self
Interlaken, NY
06.2006 - 04.2013
- Owner and operator at a Boarding and Grooming business for dogs and cats
- Maintained professional demeanor by using treating customers with respect and caring for pets their pets in a professional manner
- Effectively trained and supervised 2 staff to care for pets and maintain high level of customer service and satisfaction
Dairy Management Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Canandaigua, NY
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Advised farmers and demonstrated techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices and financial planning.
- Conducted classes for the public on subjects such as dairy nutrition, health benefits and farming techniques.
- Collaborated with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
Education
No Degree - Animal Science
Curriculum For Agricultural Science Certification
Certified Instructor06.2021
M.A.T.- Agriculture - K-12 Agricultural Education
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2004
Skills
- FFA experience
- Agribusiness understanding
- CASE Animal Science-Certified Instructor
- Teacher mentor
- Grant writing experience
- Farm technology use
Professional Associations
Member - Tioga County Farm Bureau
Member - Tioga County Fair Board
Member- New York Association of Agricultural Educators
Served- Tioga Central School Board of Education- 2016-2019
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher
Tioga Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor
Tioga Central School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
T-S-T Boces- New Visions Biological Sciences
03.2019 - 05.2019
Student Teacher
Newark Valley Central School
01.2019 - 02.2019
Paws and Whiskers Boarding and Grooming
Self
06.2006 - 04.2013
Dairy Management Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension
01.2006 - 06.2008
No Degree - Animal Science
Curriculum For Agricultural Science Certification
M.A.T.- Agriculture - K-12 Agricultural Education
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University