A disciplined, self-directed professional with well-defined experience in strong planning and problem solving who readily adapts to change while working independently. Exceeds expectations in the classroom and the educational field in establishing priorities and meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agriculture Teacher FFA Advisor
Franklin County School Corporation
Brookville, IN
07.2019 - Current
Deliver educational programming in College/Career Readiness, Food Science, STEM, Animal Science, and other topics related to life skills and agriculture
Perform assessments on students to measure understanding and skills gained
Work with youth as they develop their leadership skills with FFA
Coach FFA members for Career Development Events, Leadership Development Events, and Supervised Agriculture Events
Attend state FFA leadership camps and Chapter Officer Retreats with students
Work with Chapter Officers to plan and organize events for the Program of Activities
Maintain FFA records in the AET.com online program
Communicate with parents for FFA events, student grades, and other classroom events
Write grants to obtain funding for materials and curriculum for the agriculture department
Maintain relationships with the community and its leaders.
Youth Development Extension Educator
Purdue University
Greensburg, IN
12.2017 - 07.2019
Deliver educational programming in College/Career Readiness, Healthy Living, STEM, Animal Science, and other topics related to life skills
Maintain relationships with the community and its leaders
Work with youth and adult volunteers to ensure the 4-H Program runs according to policy and procedures
Develop youth (Grades K-12th) with life skills, career readiness, animal care, science, technology, and engineering
Work with 7th graders-12th graders to develop their leadership styles, conflict resolution, duties as a committee member and parliamentary procedure
Coordinate a 3 night 4 day overnight 4-H camp for seven counties
Handle conflicts as they arise during county fair or during the 4-H Program year
Perform background checks on volunteers and provide leadership and guidance
Review project books, record sheets, and rules-regulations on an annual basis, creating new projects or other procedures to make the 4-H experience the best experience for the program's members
Work closely with FFA advisors in the area to hold and conduct Career Development Events.
Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator/Community Development
Purdue University
Greensburg, IN
10.2014 - 12.2017
Deliver educational programming in Human Development, Nutrition, Health Wellness, and Family Resource Management
Maintain relationships with the community and its leaders
Advise the Extension Homemaker clubs and serve on the President's council
Participate in several advisory boards and policy councils in the community
Write grants for the First Reader's program and maintain records and distribute books to area preschools
Work with communities to bring vitality to public spaces, work with non-profits on grant writing, and work with local leaders to increase their leadership skills.
Education Specialist/Coach
Head Start - Human Services
Columbus, IN
2012 - 2014
Observes and coaches teachers' performance to CLASS guidelines
Compiles scores based from observations, and presents scores to the Associate Director of Children Services and Center Managers
Meets with teachers to determine improvement plans; maintain home visits, parent/teacher conferences, child goals and Brigance development scores in child planning software (COPA); conduct school readiness committee while providing backup support for center managers and teachers
Supervised 27 classrooms and 48 preschool teachers.
Education
M.A.E.D. with Specialization in Early Childhood Education and in Reading/Literacy -
Ashford University
San Diego, CA
10-2014
B.A. Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University
A.S. Business Administration -
University of Cincinnati
Skills
Team Leadership
Coaching and Mentoring
Time Management
Project Management
Analytical Thinking
Relationship Building
Communication and presentation
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professionalism
Curriculum management
Student Records Management
Written Communication
Professional Demeanor
Active Listening
Time management abilities
Multitasking
Accomplishments
Identified student's progress and altered lesson plans and classroom activities to fit the needs of the students.
Coordinated and managed a week long camp for 4-H members for seven counties, along with a county fair with 10 livestock shows, 96 building projects, and other events for the community.
Created and implemented policies and procedures along with curriculum in the subject of life skills, career readiness, and mental health.
Implemented lesson plans - Agriculture, Literacy, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Food Science, Preparing for College and Career; creating new and hands-on activities for the classroom.
Gain grant funding - Obtained grants for STEM classroom materials from America Farmers Bayer Crop Science, Franklin County Community Foundation, and Franklin County Commissioners.
Professional Community Affiliations
Indiana Association of Agricultural Educators
National Association of Agricultural Educators
Franklin County Teachers Union - Treasurer
Certification
Work Place Specialist Indiana Teaching Licenses
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher FFA Advisor
Franklin County School Corporation
07.2019 - Current
Youth Development Extension Educator
Purdue University
12.2017 - 07.2019
Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator/Community Development
Purdue University
10.2014 - 12.2017
Education Specialist/Coach
Head Start - Human Services
2012 - 2014
M.A.E.D. with Specialization in Early Childhood Education and in Reading/Literacy -
Ashford University
B.A. Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University
A.S. Business Administration -
University of Cincinnati
Work Place Specialist Indiana Teaching Licenses
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