Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Roles And Responsibilities
Software
Timeline
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Kelly Bianchi

Kelly Bianchi

Hollister

Summary

Experienced Teacher with a compassionate and creative approach to classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Possessing a versatile background in education, I can adapt to different teaching methods and student needs. Prioritizing individual student growth and success, I excel as a student-centered instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, whether working independently or collaboratively. Proficient in both classroom and online technologies for seamless integration into the learning experience.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Academy/Baler Bridges Instructor

Hollister High School
08.2019 - Current
  • Virtual Instruction
  • Technical Computer Skills
  • Advanced Written and Verbal Communication
  • Curriculum Planning and Development
  • Monitoring Student Progress in Edgenuity


Agriculture Education Instructor

San Benito High School
08.2003 - 07.2019
  • Department Head of Agriculture Education, Supervising 2 Agriculture Instructors.
  • Development and writing of agriculture courses and UC/CSU curriculum acceptance.
  • Budget formation and grant writing.
  • Mentor for student leadership development.
  • Master teacher and training site for future Agriculture Instructors.
  • Maintain and assist with the Advisory Committee.
  • School site mentor teacher.

Agriculture Education Instructor/FFA Advisor

Live Oak High School
08.1995 - 06.2003
  • Department Head of Agriculture Education, supervising two Agriculture Instructors.
  • Curriculum development and UC/CSU curriculum acceptance.
  • Mentor for student leadership development.
  • Conducted school site Internet and Technology Workshops, WASC Sub-Committee Member, Science Task Force Member.
  • Department budget implementation.
  • Master teacher, supervising future Agriculture Instructors.

Agriculture Education Instructor/FFA Advisor

Tracy High School
08.1994 - 06.1995
  • Mentor for student leadership development.
  • Advisor for Sheep SAE Projects and Meat Cutting Facility.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University
01.2024

Master of Science - Agriculture Education

California Polytechnic State University
06-2003

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education

California State University
12-1991

Associate of Science - Agriculture Education

Modesto Junior College
05-1988

Skills

  • Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Team capacity building
  • Driven individual
  • Skilled in software applications
  • Proficient in time management
  • Curriculum development
  • Student-centered teaching approach

Accomplishments

  • CATA Outstanding Young Teacher
  • CATA Teacher of Excellence
  • California FFA - Star Advisor
  • CATA Officer - Section & Region

Affiliations

  • California Agriculture Teachers Association Member (CATA)
  • CATA In-Service Committee
  • CATA Recruitment Committee
  • California Teachers Association Member (CTA)
  • San Benito County Fair Livestock Committee
  • San Benito County 4-H Volunteer
  • Hollister FFA Ag Boosters Committee

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Agriculture Department Head
  • Budgeting and Grant Writing
  • Curriculum Development
  • FFA Advisor
  • Livestock Projects Advisor
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Master Teacher
  • Workshop Presenter

Software

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Google Apps

Imagine Edgenuity

Google Classroom

GoGuardian

Screencastify

Canva

Timeline

Virtual Academy/Baler Bridges Instructor

Hollister High School
08.2019 - Current

Agriculture Education Instructor

San Benito High School
08.2003 - 07.2019

Agriculture Education Instructor/FFA Advisor

Live Oak High School
08.1995 - 06.2003

Agriculture Education Instructor/FFA Advisor

Tracy High School
08.1994 - 06.1995

Master of Education - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Agriculture Education

California Polytechnic State University

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education

California State University

Associate of Science - Agriculture Education

Modesto Junior College
Kelly Bianchi