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Connecticut, United States

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

-Coordinating Curriculum for After School and Summer Camp Programming-Managing and maintaining 40+ bed community garden for New Britain Residents-Building and Installing raised bed gardens for multiple local schools

Woodbridge, CT

-Organizing, developing, and teaching several educational programs including field trips, service trips, after school programs, and a summer camp-Maintaining a 11-bed raised garden bed for educational use-Coordinating new education initiatives for the farm-Managing 13 community gardens across the valley in partnership with local food relief agencies and.

Westport, CT

-Directing and organizing multiple educational programs including after school programs, summer camps, and adult education courses-Organizing several yearly community events-Caring for livestock including goats, sheep, alpaca, rabbits, ducks, and chickens -Repairing farm structures-Crop planning for over 50 raised bed gardens

New Britain, CT

Designed curriculum programs for an academic and STEM-based summer camp program for middle school-aged childrenDelivered curriculum programming to children through immersive lessons in aquaponics, soil testing, and insect biologyConsulted with New Britain Roots staff to improve aquaponics infrastructure at the High School aquaponics greenhouse

Deep River, CT

Farm duties include but not limited to:LandscapingAnimal CareHeavy Machinery OperationVegetable Harvest and PlantingLight carpentryAnimal Husbandry

Edgartown, MA

• Maintained a flock of 300 laying hens and prepared cartons of eggs for local sale
• Cared for a herd of 60 beef cattle, 40 sheep, 40 turkeys, as well as goats, rabbits, and pigs
• Interacted with and educated the public on farm tours about local farming and livestock care

Vernon, CT

• Gathered information on how to plan, initiate, and operate a Community Supported Agriculture program
• Interviewed local farmers and non-profits on their CSA programs to understand the business model involved
• Composed and formatted an extensive guide to operating a CSA in the state of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

• Facilitated 40 international university students in their endeavors for social entrepeneurship
• Provided resources and information for a successful time spent in the United States
• Participated in group discussions on a variety of topics such as human rights, international politics, and international development

Mansfield, CT

• Cared for a small scale poultry flock through feeding and collecting eggs in order to maintain an educational experience for visitors to the farm
• Experienced sustainable agriculture practices first hand by planting and harvesting a wide variety of crops to better understand crop agriculture
• Educated groups of all ages off or on campus about our agriculture practices as well as other aspects of sustainability and environmental integrity

Bluffton, SC

• Checked and recorded water quality, cleaned tanks, monitored health issues, and fed fish to maintain proper animal husbandry of seven different aquatic species including striped sea bass, spotted sea trout, cobia, and.
• Participated in shoreline sampling techniques with the State Department of Natural Resources
• Problem-solved and maintained the mechanical aspects of an aquaculture facility in 24 separate ponds and 40 separate growing tanks
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• Studied in a lab setting preparing fish size and weight samples as well as conducted zooplankton samples and identification Show less

Ellington, CT

• Assisted veterinarian during appointments and procedures by preparing examination or procedure materials as well as conducted animal restraint when required
• Prepared vaccinations for doctors to expedite appointment times for clients
• Sanitized exam rooms and equipment to maintain a proper clinical environment

Storrs, CT

• Coordinated with University Staff and 26 incoming students to plan a regimented practice schedule with school regulations and IACUC standards
• Displayed and taught proper poultry handling techniques while educating students about standardized questions and knowledge required for the competition

Master’S Degree, Agriculture Education, 4.0

University of Connecticut Teaching Certification Program for College Graduates Master's of Instruction and Curriculum, Concentration in.

Bachelor'S Degree, Animal Sciences

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