Pandora Taylor
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven background in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Recognized for creating dynamic learning environments that promote personal growth and engagement among participants. Adept in relationship building, designing adaptable programs tailored to diverse learning styles, and managing multiple projects. Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in non-formal education to drive impactful, learner-centered initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences
Purdue University, Cooperative Extension Service
Lebanon, Indiana
04.2022 - Current
Leads youth and adults in hands-on programs in the areas of Health/Wellness, Food/Nutrition, Finances, and Human Development. Focus area is Financial Resource Management.
Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives.
Conducts program surveys to measure knowledge gained and program effectiveness.
Continual partnerships with outside stakeholders to reach a greater audience and provide programming in an efficient manner.
Partners with local companies to facilitate employee wellness incentive programs.
Adapts teaching methods to cater to diverse learning needs.
Utilizes technology such as online forums, webinars, and video conferencing tools to enhance instruction.
In the 2023-24 fiscal year, I taught 55 programs, reaching 467 adults, and 316 youth.
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Purdue University, Cooperative Extension Service
Wabash And Lebanon, Indiana
04.2008 - 04.2022
- Provides leadership and direction to the county 4-H Youth Development program, focusing on life skill development program and opportunities to youth that incorporate National 4-H initiatives in STEM/Ag, Civic Engagement, and Healthy Living.
- Collaborated with local, county, and state agencies, youth organizations, and local schools to analyze needs, develop, implement, and oversee research-based educational programs for youth in the community.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, and continual development of adult volunteers assigned to work with 4-H members.
- Partners with colleagues on the Area, State, and National level to provide educational opportunities to youth across the state and professional development to Extension Educators in Indiana and across the nation.
- Developed program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and national regulatory requirements.
Education
Masters of Science - Agriculture
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana05.2005
Skills
- Lesson plans creation
- Program coordination
- Data Analysis
- Documentation skills
- Compliance
- Tactful communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Personnel engagement
- Team building
- Stakeholder Relations
- Time management abilities
Professional Memberships
- Indiana Extension Educator Association, 2008-Current
- Epsilon Sigma Phi, 2014-Current
- National Extension Association of Consumer and Family Sciences (NEAFCS), 2022-Current
- National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (formerly NAE4HA), 2009-2022
Presentations
- Bechtold, N., Jones, A., Bouslog, L., Taylor, P., Schori, B., Stone, D., Captain Cash, Youth Financial Education Program – National Launch, NEAFCS National Conference, Tuscan, AZ, 09/01/24
- Shufflebarger, A., Smith, R., Woodward, P., E Pluribus Unum—Citizenship Programming Across the Lifespan, NAE4-HYDP National Conference, Memphis, TN, 11/01/21
- Miller, J., Morgan, A., Rumschlag, A., Woodward, P., Making County Fairs The Premier Community Event, Indiana Extension Educators, 2020
- Woodward, P., What is PILD & Getting to Know Extension Associations & Why You Should Be & Active Member, Indiana Extension Educators, 2020
- Bohde, K., Burke, S., Shultz, A., Woodward, P., Science Investigations, NAE4-HA National Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 10/01/14
Leadership Experience
- Currently Secretary of Indiana Extension Educators Association
- Currently Chairman of the Health and Human Science Educators for Central Indiana
- Currently Extension Educator Representative on the Indiana Consortium of Family Organizations (COFO)
- Currently running the Boone County Food Pantry Coalition
- 2024 Co-lead the members of the Indiana Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi in a 6 week professional development book club on Atomic Habits
- 2008-2022 Supervised anywhere from 125-200 adult volunteers on a given year.
- 2018-2022 Supervised Boone County 4-H Program Assistant
- 2020 President of 4-H Section of Indiana Extension Educators Association
- 2016 Chairman of the 4-H Youth Development Educators of Central Indiana
- 2011-2015 Board Member of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, representing IEEA
- 2011 Chairman of the 4-H Youth Development Educators of North Central Indiana
Accomplishments
2023 Central Regional Digital Education Winner, National Extension Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences
2023 Health and Human Science Team Award for New Times, New Methods…Delivering Education Through Social Media During a Pandemic and Beyond, Indiana Extension Educators Association
2020 CES Team Award for Teens as Teacher, Indiana Extension Educators
Association
2019 Mid-Career Service Award, Indiana Epsilon Sigma Phi
2017 National Club Programing Team Award, National Assoc. of Extension 4-H Agents
2016 Distinguished Service Award, National Assoc. of Extension 4-H Agents
2013 4-H Youth Development Successful Program Team Award- Science Investigation, Indiana Extension Educators Association
2012 Achievement in Service Award, National Assoc. of Extension 4-H Agents
2010 Team Award for Diversity Program, Indiana Extension Educators
Association
2009 National 4-H Science Day Award Winner for the State of Indiana
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences
Purdue University, Cooperative Extension Service
04.2022 - Current
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Purdue University, Cooperative Extension Service
04.2008 - 04.2022
Masters of Science - Agriculture
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University
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