Tarin Costello
Summary
Proven Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor with a track record of enhancing student understanding and public speaking skills through innovative curriculum development at Waupun Area School District. Expert in Agricultural Science and adept in Youth Leadership Development, I significantly foster rural community engagement and work-based learning. Enthusiastic Agriculture Educator offering 34 years of experience educating students about agriculture and efficient management of food and natural resources. Skillful in creating and developing informative course curriculum, overseeing supervised agricultural experiments and maintaining school laboratory. Fair and friendly educator with in-depth knowledge of plant sciences, animal health and crop production.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Waupun Area School District
06.1997 - 06.2024
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring all students could grasp complex material effectively.
- Assisted students in developing public speaking skills through participation in FFA events, competitions, and local presentations.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive agriculture education curriculum, aligning with state standards and industry expectations.
Curriculum Writer
Stewart Peterson Group
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Trained fellow educators in the implementation of newly developed curricula, fostering a seamless transition from old materials to new ones.
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Transformed complex concepts into easily digestible content through creative lesson design while maintaining academic rigor.
Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
New Holstein School District
01.1988 - 05.1995
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of agricultural concepts through field trips, guest speakers, and real-world applications.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.1987
Skills
- Agricultural Science Knowledge
- Work-Based Learning Coordination
- Youth Leadership Development
- Rural Community Development
Accomplishments
- Kohl Fellowship Recipient, 2000
- Wisconsin High School Teacher of the Year, 2000
- Wisconsin Agriscience Teacher of the Year, 2001
- Wisconsin Association of Agriculture Educators Outstanding Agriculture Educator, 2022
- 3X U.S. Presidential Scholar Instructor 2016, 2018, 2022
- UW-River Falls Alpha Tau Alpha Outstanding Agriculture Educator, 2024
Timeline
Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Waupun Area School District
06.1997 - 06.2024
Curriculum Writer
Stewart Peterson Group
06.1995 - 05.1997
Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
New Holstein School District
01.1988 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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