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Red Deer, Ab, Ca

Olds, Alberta, Canada

Spokane, Washington

Develop and teach classes in Greenhouse and Nursery Management, including:- Introduction to Greenhouses- Greenhouse Management I, II, III- House Plant Identification- Crop Science- Vegetable Gardening- Small Farm Marketing- Computer Applications in Environmental Science- Practicum- Occupational Preparation

Scio, Or

Developed and implemented engaging lessons for a diverse group of high school students in Agricultural Studies classes. Designed a hands-on unit in plant propagation that incorporated modern propagation technologies and techniques such as micropropagation using a Laminar Flow Hood. Attended staff meetings, IEP meetings, and participated in professional development seminars. In addition to classroom instruction, coached students in Career Development Event competitions such as Job Interview, Floriculture, and Soils.

Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Specialized in hydroponic tomato, cucumber, pepper, and leaf lettuce production. Responsibilities included: implementing Integrated Pest Management plan, maintaining food safety standards (HACCP), monitoring crop health and climate patterns, and training new employees in tomato crop maintenance. Also, took on responsibilities in direct marketing for the company, such as: loading trucks and delivering produce to markets in accordance to food safety standards, interacting and creating relationships with clientele, and selling produce.

North Fort Myers, Florida, Usa

Employed as intern in program providing in-depth training in tropical agriculture and development. Duties included seeding, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and harvesting one-acre vegetable garden that replicated a tropical rainforest environment. In addition, designed and built a flow-though worm composting system, managed volunteer work in gardens, and guided tour groups through farm. Worked extensively for the ECHO seed bank by collecting seed, conducting germination tests, and distributing seed for buyers. Lastly, prepared seminars on Integrated Pest Management and the Economic Viability of Intensive Urban Farming that were presented to other professionals and staff at ECHO.

Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Worked as a general greenhouse labourer during summers while studying in University. Duties included: Planting, pruning, harvesting, and packaging tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and lettuce in accordance with food safety standards.

Master Of Science (Ms), Agricultural Teacher Education, 3.95/4.0

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Agriculture: Plant Science, 3.52/4.0