Samantha Furst
Savannah,MO
Summary
Dynamic herbalist with a strong background in formulating personalized remedies and a deep understanding of plant properties. Successfully developed engaging educational programs as a homeschool teacher, fostering critical thinking and creativity. Skilled in herbal product development and community education, demonstrating reliability and effective decision-making in diverse environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Herbalist
Self
Savannah
01.2024 - Current
- Formulated personalized herbal remedies
- Specialize in finding and identifying endangered species of plants and invasive plants.
- Have a well educated background in knowing the land history and what plants are sacred to certain cultures.
- Conducted thorough research on herbal properties to enhance
- Grew and produced herbal remedies such as peppermint, thyme and lavender etc.
- Studied healing properties of plants and herbs to treat patients and offer natural alternatives to modern medicine.
Homeschool Teacher
Self
08.2017 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and educational goals.
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Monitored student progress through consistent assessments and adapted instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged critical thinking and creativity.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enrich the homeschooling experience and promote social skills.
- Established routines that promoted discipline, time management, and independent learning among students.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting open communication and active participation among students.
Education
Herbalism -
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
Weaverville, NC01.2024
High School Diploma -
King City High
King City, MO05.2007
Skills
- Community education
- Pest management strategies
- Plant identification
- Horticultural therapy
- Herbal product development
- Natural remedy formulation
- Organic gardening techniques
- Seed saving practices
- Herbal medicine preparation
- Medicinal plant cultivation
- Harvesting and drying
- Herbal first aid
- Foraging safety
- Meditation techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
Certification
Certificate in Herbal Medicine Making and Foraging
Timeline
Herbalist
Self
01.2024 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Self
08.2017 - Current
Herbalism -
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
High School Diploma -
King City High