Valerie Prax Email and Phone Number

Serve as a Substitute Teacher in K-12 grades

I am looking for part-time opportunities to expand my horizons and have new experiences as I enter the retirement world.I am proficient in public speaking, public writing (news media, general interest), professional writing for research and journals, highly detail oriented, exceptionally well organized.

Jan., 2004 – present: University of Minnesota Extension, Extension Educator and Professor. Tasks: septic system education for homeowners and small communities throughout Minnesota. 7/02 – 12/03: University of Minnesota Extension, Extension Educator, and Professor Environmental Science Education. Worked on educational programs for educators, adults and youth around environmental education.11/98 – 6/02: Returned to previous position1/98 – 10/98: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Center for 4-H Youth Development: Acting State Fair Superintendent and leadership, MN 4-H Animal Science Programs. Managed all 4-H activities for the Minnesota State Fair, involving over 5,000 youth plus volunteers. Managed the State Volunteer Committees for all livestock projects, managed the State 4-H Horse Show and the Regional and State 4-H Dog Shows.1/94 – 12/97: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Isanti County Extension Educator and Professor, 4-H and Youth Development and Natural Resources and Environment Specialization. Continued to manage and expand the Isanti County 4-H Program, added work around natural resources. Worked in Environmental Education, organizing the 1st Isanti County 6th Grade Field Day, working with the Water Plan Team, writing a newsletter for all county residents and conducting septic system homeowner education programs.2/85 – 12/93: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Isanti County Extension Educator and Professor, 4-H and Youth Development. Managed one of the largest 4-H programs in Minnesota. Key areas: Animal Science and Environmental Education.5/75 – 1/85: Pine County Extension Service, University of Minnesota. Managed 4-H Youth Development Programs, Extension Home Study Groups and other programs for Pine County.

Offer writing and editing services in mass media and web services (feature stories, news releases, event coverage, more), technical writer, speech writer, more. Digital photography service available.