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Kim Jenkins

Cumnock,New South Wales

Summary

Motivated professional offering current Industry experience in the Agriculture sector.

Although no current Agriculture Certs available, other than listed. I have 30 years experience on multiple properties across NSW predominately in sheep, but also cattle. I feel I would be an excellent Ag teacher Assistant.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Wool Classing AHCWOL41316

TAFE
Dubbo TAFE, New South Wales
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Assessed on the job skills relevant to the curriculum
  • Entered top student of the year into the select Wool classing competition run at Sydney Royal in 2022-current.
  • TVET
  • Online tuition via TEAMS

Teacher Apply, Travel and Store Agricultural Chem

TAFE
New England, New South Wales
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression..

Wool Classer

Mixed
New England, Central West, New South Wales
01.1995 - Current
  • Class wool to Industry standard
  • Inspected wool for impurities such as weakness, vegetable matter, dirt, grease, or other foreign material.
  • Liaise with Owner, Manager pre shearing, during shearing.
  • Liaise with wool broker pre and during shearing
  • Induct, train and manage the staff, on team.
  • Document the wool clip using paper and electronic methods

General Agriculture

Mixed
New England, Central Tablelands, New South Wales
01.1988 - Current

Imbedded general knowledge of livestock operations including- husbandry, genetics, breeding, harvesting.

Particularly in Merino sheep including Superfine wools.

Lived and worked with

Hazeldean Merinos and Angus Cooma

Yarrawonga Merinos- Harden (Cooma property)

Wool Classer of "Karori Merinos" -New England

Also worked 4 seasons with Andrew Blanch - New England Wools

Currently working with SRS genetics running on an 8 month husbandry program.

Contract Weed Sprayer

Mixed
New England, New South Wales
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Remote reel unit spraying predominately woody weeds. Odd small hobby acreage broad acre.
  • Performed regular maintenance and repair of weed spraying equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of chemical use, areas sprayed, and other related tasks.
  • Assessed the size and scope of each job before beginning work.
  • Utilized appropriate safety precautions when working with chemicals or operating sprayers.
  • Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe application of herbicides.
  • Determined optimal timing for application of herbicides in order to maximize effectiveness.
  • Cleaned nozzles, filters, tanks, hoses, and other components after each job.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure that all necessary supplies were available as needed.
  • Identified potential hazards such as power lines, bodies of water, sensitive plants., before beginning spraying activities.
  • Provided technical advice on how to prevent future weed problems in treated areas.
  • Adjusted flow rate according to terrain and vegetation type being treated.
  • Explained the effects of different types of treatments to customers so they could make informed decisions about their options.
  • Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Applied pesticides and other chemicals to prevent growth of weeds and eliminate bugs and other pests.

Education

First Aid

TAFE
Dubbo
12-2022

TAE Cert IV

TAFE
Tamworth, NSW
12-2016

Wool Classing Cert IV

Goulburn TAFE
Goulburn, NSW
12-1991

Farm Technology

TAFE
Goulburn, NSW
12-1990

Skills

  • Material Preparation
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessments
  • Assessment Marking and Grading
  • Powerpoint Presentations
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Multitasking
  • Self Motivation

Certification

  • First AID
  • Chemical Users
  • WWCC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher Wool Classing AHCWOL41316

TAFE
01.2022 - Current

Teacher Apply, Travel and Store Agricultural Chem

TAFE
01.2020 - Current

Contract Weed Sprayer

Mixed
01.2015 - 01.2023

Wool Classer

Mixed
01.1995 - Current

General Agriculture

Mixed
01.1988 - Current

First Aid

TAFE

TAE Cert IV

TAFE

Wool Classing Cert IV

Goulburn TAFE

Farm Technology

TAFE
Kim Jenkins