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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 Instructor
06.2021

M.A.T.- Agriculture - K-12 Agricultural Education

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05.2004

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
Maureen Zorn