Lorinda Whitlow

Experience

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  Tackett's Mill Veterinary Hospital

  Apr 1989 - Jan 1993

  Veterinary Assistant

  * Medicated animals, administered IVs, vaccinated animals* Assisted and observed examinations, surgeries and X-rays* Computerized the entire clinic, including all patient records and inventory* Developed x-ray film* Conducted lab tests* Responsible for training new employees

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  Prince William Animal Hospital

  May 1992 - Aug 1992

  Veterinary Technician
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  Virginia Tech

  Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

  Research Assistant

  I collected and compiled data on two genetically-different populations of mice and assumed full research responsibility during the managing professor's one-year leave and, I assisted in the writing of the published research titled, "Genetic Selection for Resistance to Fescue Toxicosis in the Laboratory Mouse."

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  Virginia Tech

  Mar 1995 - Jul 1996

  Scholarship Coordinator and Program Support Technician

  I assisted in the course and option advising for undergraduate students in the College of Forestry and Wildlife. I conducted all scholarship-related processes for undergraduate students, including the securing of financial donations to the college. I also was responsible for the scheduling of all room locations and times of all courses offered by the college.

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  Culpeper County High School

  Jul 1996 - Jul 1997

  Agriculture Teacher

  As the Agriculture teacher in Culpeper, I was responsible for the planning, organization and execution of Agriculture classes for grades 10-12 as well as an Environmental Science class and an Equine Science class. I coached FFA teams in Forestry, Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking and Horse Judging. I also served as the advisor for the local Young Farmers organization and provided time for the community to use the woodworking and metal shop several evenings a week. Finally, I served as a co-sponsor of the Junior class and the school's Prom Committee. Show less

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  Montgomery County Public Schools

  Aug 1997 - Jun 2020

  Agriscience Teacher

  An Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Level 2 Certified and former national board certified teacher in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. I planned, organized, and executed lesson plans for 6th-8th grade students in the Agriscience Explorations, Floral Production and Design and Enrichment Coding and Computing classes. I incorporated many different technologies into my lessons, including GPS, computers, SmartBoard, Chrome books, iPads and drones. I have extensive experience writing my own interactive modules on a variety of platforms, including iBooks which have replaced out-of-date computer modular curriculum. As part of the agriculture program, I oversaw and operated the school-based Flower Shop and Greenhouse. I maintained multiple classroom aquaculture tanks (including a 400-gallon koi tank) and a large selection of classroom animals. I assisted with the maintenance of a middle school wood shop and taught woodworking as a part of my curriculum.In addition, I have the following experience:* Lead Teacher, 2017-2020* Career and Technical Education Department Chair (2005-2020)* Experience on multiple committees, including School Improvement, Positive Behavior Support, New Facilities, Instructional Leadership Team* Served as a school representative for a county Scheduling Committee* Club Sponsor for National FFA Organization and STEM club* Three years experience sponsoring the Student Council Association* Provided Staff Development on CLIPS, Science Safety, Prezi, Google Docs, BookWidgets, Book Creator and Using Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom Show less

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  Virginia Agriculture Education Advisory Council

  Jul 1999 - Jul 2002

  Representative for the Appalachian Area of Virginia

  I served as an elected representative for all middle and high school agriculture programs in the Appalachian area of Virginia. The council met three times a year to hear, discuss and implement changes to the state Virginia agriculture curriculum and FFA programs.

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  ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

  Life Sciences Educator and Coordinator

  As a part of the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Camp, I planned, organized and executed hands-on STEM lessons for rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. I also organized a camp field trip to the Virginia Tech Aquaculture Center.

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  Virginia Department of Education

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2018

  Curriculum Consultant

  I have served on state curriculum teams multiple times throughout my teaching career. Most recently, four times in the past 10 years. This included:* A "Strategic Review of Agricultural Education" in Virginia which was a joint project of the VDOE and the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture.* Revisions of state curriculum in Floral Design I, II , Floriculture and middle school Agriscience classes.* VDOE state project and the course creation of "Cybersecurity in Agriculture."Served on a state curriculum committee of Agriculture teachers, specialists in the field of agriculture, and cyber security specialists to develop a Cybersecurity in Agriculture course for the the state of Virginia. Show less

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  Roanoke County Schools

  Jul 2020 - now

  Technology Education Teacher

  As a Technology Education teacher, I have taught classes in Digital Photography, Robotics and Woodworking.