Elizabeth Chittenden
* ******* *****, ******** *******, NY 12156
email: ************@*****.***
cell 518-***-****
Education The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York
Masters of Science in Elementary Education, December 1999 Permanent New York State Certification
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, May 1989
Experience Adjunct Professor SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, New York August 2016- December 2016
• Instructor of five Animal Science Biology 104x – Laboratory sessions
• Worked with cooperating Professors to enhance lessons
• Responsilbe for creating hands-on lab activities that coordinate with lecture
• Observed by Advising Professor and surveyed students on effectiveness of teaching Columbia Tractor, Inc, Claverack, New York
October 2015 – December 2016: Marketing & Service Department
• Responsible for advertising and marketing of all agricultural brands sold
• Created and implemented an OSHA program training employees in safety matters
• Oversaw technicians daily work schedule recording daily activities
• Implemented a warranty program with numerous agricultural companies Dutch Hollow Discovery Center & Farm, Schodack Landing, New York July 2011 – July 2016 :Founder, Agriculture Educator
• Developed an academic program linking New York State Science curriculum to a modern dairy farm
• Wrote and received two grants to fund the Agriculture Educational Program at the center.
• Built a classroom with hands-on activities for students to explore common activities on the farm.
• School groups of all ages visit the farm to learn about plant science, animal science & physical science. Elementary School Teacher, Castleton & New Lebanon, New York September 2000 – July 2011: 4th & 6th Grade Elementary Teacher
• Taught students Language Arts, Science, Math & Social Studies following New York State Curriculum.
• Created curriculum to reach students at different academic levels yet gaining knowledge of same topic.
• Evaluated Progress of students through a variety of methods including written exams, projects, and class work.
• Science Curriculum Coordinator for grades K – 6, writing curriculum, educating teachers and creating assessments.
Dairy Nutrition Plus, Schodack Landing, New York
January 1992 – September 2000:Animal Nutritionist
• Private business working with about 20 Dairy Farmers to balance dairy rations
• Matched dairy records from Dairy One with nutritional needs of animals Achievements 2013 Distinguished Service Award for Youth Programing from New England Jersey Breeders 2012 Graduate of New York State LEAD program, an Agricultural Leadership program 2012 Special Recognition for leadership in the American Jersey Cattle Association for Youth Programs 2011 Recipient of New York Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Award 2010 Graduate of Annie's Program through Cornell Cooperative Extension, a program for women in agriculture starting their own business