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Delhi, Ca, Us

Escalon, California, United States

Fresno, California, United States

• Awarded a $500,000 3-year USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture grant to improve relevance and accessibility of agriscience education resources and provide professional learning opportunities for California high school agriscience teachers and school administrators• Produced 3 novel University of California Curriculum Integration (UCCI) agriculture science laboratory “menus,” with 200+ lesson plans and 100+ supplementary materials• Created an agriculture science phenomena database with 30+ phenomena for teachers to locate real-world applications of NGSS standards• Coordinated 25 agricultural externship experiences for agriscience teachers to connect classroom content knowledge to industry practices. Experiences consisted of a 40-hour experience, a written reflection, and a Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lesson plan• Established a 3-day curriculum event, inviting elite agriscience teachers to organize, vet, and create NGSS and California ANR-tied lesson plans and phenomena• Sponsored 15 agriscience teachers to attend and present workshops at various state and national conferences. Topics included Agriculture Biology and Chemistry, Next Generation Science Standards, and agricultural phenomena

Yamoransa, Ghana

• Assisted in effectively investing a $500,000 USDA Foreign Agriculture Service grant focusing on establishing youth extension and School-Based Agriculture Education (SBAE) programs in Ghana• Founded 2 SBAE programs with cooperating teachers to build relevant agriscience courses, school farms, leadership clubs, and hands-on home projects for students grades 7-9• Facilitated 4, 2-day, professional learning trainings stressing the need for experiential learning, holistic classroom management, and SBAE to 100+ middle and high school teachers and district administrators• Directed 30+ events and conferences utilizing Positive Youth Development theory to engage 100+ youth, ages 12-18, in building their leadership capacity• Applied conservation agriculture and climate-smart farming techniques into school and community demonstrations farms, allowing for year-round crop production• Increased global competence by partaking in Ghanaian language lessons and cultural events• Accommodated teaching practices and SBAE programming to suit local communities, various English language proficiencies, and socio-economic statuses

Hilmar, California, United States

•Taught 150+ students in 9th-12th grade courses throughout the semester and working closely with cooperating teachers to development standards-based and engaging lessons•Constructed a tissue culture laboratory with supplemental curriculum to be used in advanced units of nursery and horticulture production•Assisted with 30+ market sheep, goat, and swine SAEs and 20+ horticulture production SAEs•Co-coached Agriculture Mechanics, Nursery/Landscape, and speaking Career Development Event teams •Courses Taught: Agriculture Mechanics Skills, Agriculture Welding, Environmental Horticulture, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Systems Management

Clovis, California, United States

•Taught 150+ students in 9th-12th grade courses throughout the semester and working closely with cooperating teachers to development standards-based and engaging lessons•Assisted with 30+ market sheep, goat, and swine Supervised Agricultural (SAEs) and 20+ horticulture production SAEs•Co-coached Natural Resources and Leadership Development Events•Courses Taught: Agriculture Chemistry, Animal Science, Agricultural Exploration

Fresno, California, United States

• Worked in conjunction with veterinarians, professors, and university faculty on research and teaching activities• Assessed nutritional requirements based on an animal’s genetic and physical performance, maintenance, reproduction, or lactation needs• Examined lambs to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries. Treated injuries and illnesses with basic medical equipment and medications• Selected and bred animals according to their progeny differences, characteristics, and offspring, and kept records of heats, birth intervals, and pedigrees

Fresno, California, United States

• Challenged and motivated college students across all grades through immersive lectures and hands-on lab activities. Encouraged exploration of production agriculture concepts and its interdisciplinary attributes in biology, chemistry, business, and communications• Supported faculty in delivering instruction, including exam administration and record-keeping, benefiting 150+ students• Developed and managed course materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, and course websites, improving student comprehension and accessibility• Increased agriculture literacy among non-agriculture major students to a statistically significant level• Courses Taught: Introduction to Animal Science, Sheep Science Lab, Swine Science Lab, Agriculture Computer Application Lab

Fresno, California, United States

• Conducted an in-depth literature review, analyzing 100+ articles to provide the comprehensive and historical context of research problems • Recruited and managed a database of research participants, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and project requirements• Utilized Excel, SPSS, and R statistical software to interpret, synthesize, and analyze quantitative data• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, resulting in adherence to research protocols and high-quality data collection

Galt, California, United States

• Coached a team of 5 facilitators to advance their skills in student-centered instruction, classroom management, contextual and directional sets, and logistical organization to implement curriculum• Facilitated and delivered conference curriculum to over 3,000 California and Oregon FFA freshman members, across 15 conferences, in large and small group settings to introduce the benefits of agricultural education• Established and maintained positive relationships with students, FFA advisors, and fellow leadership trainers, fostering open communication and support• Coordinated preparation, travel and on-site logistics, delivery, and evaluation of conference curriculum

Galt, California, United States

• Developed and evaluated a newly created curriculum for virtual instruction focusing on agriculture education, leadership, and personal development for freshman students in California agriculture education programs• Conducted research and consulted with faculty, staff, and business representatives in the design and development of the new curriculum• Prepared instructional material for print and virtual settings and developed outlines with the necessary detail to direct instruction

Fresno, California, United States

• Assisted in effectively investing a $1 Million USDA grant focusing on Hispanic Serving Universities to implement an original nation-wide certificate program addressing the need for soft skills development• Facilitated communication with California community colleges to build certification programs surrounding student experiential learning activities and soft skills• Worked closely with the California Department of Education, California Agriculture Teachers Association, and stakeholders to ensure the validity and rigor of community college certifications• Measured program effectiveness through various research methods to secure buy-in from educators, business leaders, and potential program completers

Delhi, California

• Assisted in harvesting, monitoring orchard health, operating machinery, managing irrigation, and applying pesticides for 80 acres of almonds• Contributed to the health care, well-being, and growth of a small-scale Red Angus-Hereford cross cow-calf operation• Monitored and adhered to environmental and sanitation regulations to ensure sustainable farming and livestock practices• Maintained basic financial records such accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax records, and expense reports ensuring accuracy and completeness• Fostered relationships with Pest Control Advisors, veterinarians, financial advisors, and related partners to achieve operation goals such as acquiring assets, improving herd health and performance, and managing crop pests

Modesto, California

• Developed an innovative agriculture science curriculum to instruct individual students, small groups, and 30+ student groups• Adjusted Next Generation Science Standards into simplistic ideas: creating agriculturally related activities, instructional materials, and lessons for K-8 students to be used in a mobile laboratory• Created program outreach materials and disseminated non-profit projects and outcomes through customer relationship management software• Utilized a large variety of social, graphic, and video design platforms to showcase non-profit efforts to stakeholders and community participants

Master Of Science, Agricultural Science

Activities and Societies: Jordan/Harvey Graduate Fellow, Coach of Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon,

Bachelor Of Science, Agriculture Education

Activities and Societies: Jordan College Agriculture Honors Cohort, Livestock Evaluation Team, Agriculture Ambassadors, Agriculture.

Associate Of Science, With Honors, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Activities and Societies: Livestock Evaluation Team, Young Farmers and Ranchers, Animal Science Club, Agriculture Ambassadors

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National FFA Organization, Portuguese Club, Lifeteen Youth Group, EDGE Team Leader, Symphonic Band, Marching Band