Stacy Swope
Buckhorn,NM
Summary
Educated and passionate Agriculture Teacher, with experience educating learners on various aspects of agriculture communications, environmental sciences, and metal fabrication. Strengths include creating engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs, bridging theory with real-world applications, and fostering an environment conducive for learning. Past work has led to improved student understanding of agriculture science concepts and heightened interest in agricultural careers among students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Teacher
Silver Consolidated Schools
Cliff, New Mexico
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented successful lesson plans covering large range of topics and demonstrated science behind plant growth and how to integrate technology into farming.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts for FFA scholarships, supplies, and other projects.
- Built relationships with food industry professionals and potential employers to propel student real-world lessons, generate internship opportunities and foster careers.
- Taught students important information and key strategies for natural resource conservation.
- Facilitated discussions about current issues affecting farmers and ranchers locally and around the world.
- Worked closely with other educators to develop unique teaching strategies for use in classroom.
- Created useful experiences for students in order to promote greater understanding of agricultural topics.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed curriculum addressing multiple topics within agricultural sciences.
- Increased student engagement by implementing various teaching methods and technologies in classroom.
- Served as advisor for Future Farmers of America club activities and competitions.
- Provided guidance to students interested in pursuing careers in agriculture or related fields.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach agricultural practices such as crop rotation, fertilization, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Helped grow program and bring in additional students through effective engagement strategies.
- Created exams and essay questions to evaluate student knowledge.
- Incorporated technology in lessons by creating digital presentations, videos, and other resources.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and behavior.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Communications
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2021
Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Classroom technology
- Motivating students
- Curriculum development
- Relationship building
- Lesson delivery
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Classroom instruction
- Record keeping
- Empathy and patience
- Learning strategies
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Speech organization
- Speech writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher
Silver Consolidated Schools
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Agriculture Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Communications
New Mexico State University