Crystal Price
Didsbury,Canada
Summary
Contract Instructor with a proven track record since 2018, recognized for exceptional organizational skills and efficiency in driving high productivity. Expertise includes curriculum development, interactive teaching methodologies, and effective learner assessment strategies. Strong in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and fostering environments that promote student growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Instructor
Olds College
Olds, Alberta
10.2018 - Current
- Dedicated and passionate contract instructor with seven years of experience in horticulture education.
- Instruction in the Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship program, and Continuing Educational Department.
- Adept at teaching courses to students of diverse abilities.
- A versatile instructor recognized for effectively engaging students and delivering impactful lectures that inspire and educate.
- An organized and focused professional committed to going the extra mile to support students both inside and outside the classroom.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of relevant technology to enhance instructional delivery.
- Proven success in encouraging and monitoring individual student progress to foster academic achievement.
- Consistently develops compelling lessons designed to challenge and stimulate students' learning.
Operations Manager
For Trees Company
Didsbury, Alberta
05.2010 - Current
- Manage our team daily to boost productivity and ensure high-quality industry standards are met.
- Ensure adherence to COR safety regulations and standards, while fostering a safe work environment for all team members.
- Monitor and enhance the efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service through the utilization of Jobber Software Systems.
- Provide direction to operations staff by delivering guidance, training, and support to ensure the effective achievement of company objectives, and the maintenance of high standards.
- Evaluate employee development requirements, and provide constructive feedback on their advancement toward achieving established objectives.
- Address customer concerns with appropriate solutions to ensure satisfaction.
- Facilitate consistent, positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of data from daily Jobber reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Successfully implemented innovative strategies that have led to a reduction in operating costs, all while upholding a commitment to high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Manage staffing requirements by overseeing the processes of recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and implementing corrective disciplinary actions as necessary.
Education
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist
Olds College
Olds, AB03-2014
Horticulture Diploma
Olds College
04-2004
General Studies
Olds College
04-2001
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Superior time management abilities
- Engaging teaching methods
- Innovative lesson planning
- Proficient in resolving complex issues
- Comprehensive student performance & evaluation
- Fostering student engagement building positive relationships
- Facilitating integrative group discussions
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect,
- Effective time management
- Active listening skills,
- Faculty communication proficiency
- Creative & organized instructional strategies
Certification
- Working towards becoming an ISA Board Certified Mater Arborist (in progress)
- Communication and Ethics for the Safety Leader, Alberta Construction Safety Association - 2023
- Working Around Powered Mobile Equipment, Alberta Construction Safety Association - 2023
- Leadership for Safety Excellence, Alberta Construction Association - 2023
- Tree Appraisal Qualification, Arboriculture Canada - 2022
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ), International Society of Arboriculture - 2022
- Train the Trainer, Alberta Environment - 2022 Certified Arborist (PR-5463A)
- International Society of Arboriculture - 2021
- Instructional Series, ISA 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004
- Olds College Red Seal Journeyman Horticulturist, Olds College - 2014
- Production Horticulture Diploma, Olds College, 2004
Timeline
Contract Instructor
Olds College
10.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
For Trees Company
05.2010 - Current
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist
Olds College
Horticulture Diploma
Olds College
General Studies
Olds College
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