An Agricultural Science position where I can apply my knowledge and experties to
ward an opportunity with scope for professional development. ____________________HIGHLIGHTS____________________ * Presedent of St. Lucia Agricultural Forum For Youth 2005-2007 * Chair person for staff meetings Entropot Secondary School 2005-2008 * I own and run a successfull canteen and catering business * Was able to increase the pass rate in agricultural science to 50% in 2004 to a n average pass rate of 75% * Member of the Graduation, Sports and Social Committees ____________________EXPERIENCE____________________ 2004 - Present - Teacher Ministry of Education, Castries, St. Lucia * Created and maintained an environment allowing and encouraging children to mak e discoveries, solve problems, and think independently, I have also taugt a few adult literacy classes ininformation technology. * Developed lesson plans that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed c hildren's development, and implemented study methodologies to enhance children's progress ____________________EDUCATION____________________ 2004 - Bachelor of Science, [ Major ] Universidad De las Villas, Santa Claram, Cuba Bachelor of Science in Agronomy Engineering / Agrononic Engineering Possess a strong scientific and technologic background which allows me to participate in the agricultural productive chains, in the preservation of the en vironment and natural resources from an integral and sustainable perspective, wi thin a socioeconomic context with different levels of innovation and uncertainty , with the aim of promoting the national and agricultural development. This fiel d also provides skills in handling scientific methodology for the interpretation and transformation of the agricultural reality. ____________________SKILLS____________________ * Time management and organizational skills; have planned a few successfull show s on and off the school's compound. * Computer Literacy: Able to operate at a professional level with most of the Mi crosoft Office bundle,photo editing software, Statsgraphice Plus, some experienc e in web page design * Languages: Fluent in both oral and written English and Spanish * Traained in audio and video techniques of a professional grade video camera ____________________AFFILIATIONS____________________ President To promote agricultural development in St.Lucian youth St lucia agricultural forum for youth (Slafy), Castries, St. Lucia 2005 - 2007 ____________________VOLUNTEER____________________ 2005 - 2007 - President SLAFY, Castries St. Lucia * Was instrumental in the restructuring of SLAFY * Provided advice and assistance in the refurbishing of a few green houses in schools * Trained farmers and held meetings with stakeholders in the local agricultura l sector * Supervised and managed green house rehabilitation project at the Fond Assau School * Prepared reports, sketches, specifications, proposals and budgets for proposed sites and systems while President of the Agricultural Forum