Passionate agricultural educator with over 20 years of experience in enhancing student engagement through effective communication and differentiated instruction. Achievements include increasing college acceptance rates, scholarships, multiple National qualifying teams and Championships and developing hands-on agricultural projects that inspire practical learning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Klein ISD - Klein High School
Klein, TX
07.2004 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Utilized technology tools to enhance classroom learning experiences.
Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
Developed hands-on agricultural projects to enhance practical learning experiences.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on emerging trends and best practices in agricultural education.
Increased interest in agriculture science courses through engaging presentations at school-wide events and open houses.
Monitored school laboratory, greenhouse, and school farm used for supervised agricultural experiences.
Motivated and assisted students in applying for different agriculture based scholarships.
Assisted students in the raising of multiple supervised agriculture experiences including cattle, lambs, goats, swine, poultry, rabbits, floriculture and horticulture.
Motivated students to apply for different awards including proficiencies, star, agriscience fair and chapter awards.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Education
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
Bachelor of Science - Ag Services And Development
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Parent-teacher communication
Public speaking
Verbal and written communication
Record keeping
Positive role model and mentor
Differentiated instruction
Student-centered learning
Community involvement
Accomplishments
Here By the Owl award through ATAT - 2025
National Championships including; Range CDE, Agriscience Fair and Proficiencies.
Advised students with obtaining scholarships; including Texas FFA, National FFA and multiple Stockshow Scholarships.
Advised students on raising Multiple Grand and Reserve Grand Champion projects at the Klein ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Serve as the chair for Texas FFA Scholarship Committee.