Kaitlyn Sonifrank

437 North Main Street Timberville, VA 22853

540-478-2719
Kaits94@vt.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynsonifrank

Objective: To obtain a position educating high school students on agriculture and

horticulture topics.

Education:
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia

May 2016

Major: Agriculture, Leadership, and Community Education

o Undergraduate Research: Inquiry in the Classroom, Planning and implementing a middle
school leadership conference
o Introduction to Animal and Poultry Science, Greenhouse Management, Forage Crop
Ecology, Introduction to Appalachian Forests

Advanced High School Diploma

June 2012

Broadway High School, Broadway VA

Completer courses in Agriculture Mechanics

Planned: Masters Degree in Agriculture Education

Spring 2017

Experience:
VA FFA Convention Assistant

June 2015

Assisting with set up and clean up

Tours of the historical room and facilitation of CDEs
Assisting with audio-visual production of the state FFA convention

Virginia FFA State Office- Blacksburg, Virginia

State Reporter

June 2013-June 2014

Facilitation of workshops to Middle and High School Agriculture programs on

Teamwork, Leadership, and Opportunities.
Advocating for Agriculture to community members and state representatives
Assisting in the planning of Virginia FFA activities
Virginia Museum of the Civil War- New Market, Virginia
October 2011-Present
Visitor Services
Maintaining and Organizing Stock
Organizing and Stocking the Tourist Information Center
Orienting the Public on the Site

Professional Development Experiences:

ILSSO- International Leadership Seminar for State Officers: South Africa
10 days experiencing local agriculture industry
Cultural experiences including: traditional dinners, historical landmarks, and learning the official
languages

Undergraduate Research
How inquiry learning effects the learning process in bioengineering
Different practices to implement inquiry in the classroom
Independent Study
Planning and implementing a middle school leadership conference
Preparing information for the implementation and planning of the conference for the following
year.
National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
Engaged in professional development workshops
o Officer Training: From Screening to Banquet!
o Proven Marketing and Promotion Strategies Resulting in Increased Program Growth,
Success, and Support
o Ensuring the Future of Agriculture: Engaging Students in Advocacy
o Measuring and Reporting Impact: Telling the Story of Your Ag Program

Achievement and Awards:

FFA: Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, and American Degrees. Proficiency in Agriculture
Education and Home and Community Development.
Girl Scouts: Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards

Leadership and Community Involvement:

National FFA Alumni

o Broadway FFA Alumni President: 2015-2016
o Life time membership
Young Farmers Of Virginia:
o Rockingham County Executive Committee
o Committee for Revision of Constitution and Bylaws
o State Secretary 2016
Special Olympics:
o International Tennis Tournament 2005-2014
o State Basketball Tournament 2005-2013
o Regional Volleyball Tournament 2005-2013
Girl Scouts Daisy Troop Assistant Leader 2009-2014

Professional Affiliations and Certifications:

National Association of Agricultural Educators

Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators
First Aid & CPR Certified
Virginia Tech Collegiate FFA
Virginia Tech Dairy Club
o Big/Little Chair:2015-2016
Virginia Tech Young Farmers
ACTE