Mariah A.

Klingler
PO Box 285 Collbran, CO 81624 – (970) 404-5944
mklingler329@gmail.com – linkedin.com/in/mariah-klingler-47843213 – mariahklingler2.weebly.com

AGRICULTURE EDUCATOR QUALIFICATIONS

 Participated in 3 semesters of practicum and student teacher training
 Managed CDE events at the annual CDE competitions for FFA in Fort Collins, Colorado for 3 years
 Achieved 4.0 GPA while working off campus 16 hours a week and participating in leadership positions

EDUCATION

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Aug. 2015 – May 2019

 BS in Agricultural Education, Teacher Development Concentration. Coursework included curriculum development, social
communication, method and pedagogy development, laboratory management, practicum experience, and aligning content to
state and national educational standards.

PRAXIS Exam passed; eligible for licensure upon graduation June 2017

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching Current: Jan. – May 2019

Sangre de Cristo High School, Mosca, CO
 Taught a variety of pathway classes including animal science, plant science, and agricultural mechanics
 Interacted with students and helped them engage in their learning through use of inquiry-based learning, concept teaching, and
hands-on activities
 Participated in facilitating students learning outside of the classroom through SAEs and FFA related events such as LDEs and
CDEs

Agricultural Education Alliance 2015 - Present

 Led activities within the club to help organize events for FFA competitions including CO State CDEs
 Volunteered to help judge Chapter and District Speaking contests around the Fort Collins/Greeley area
2017 Vice President of CDE/FFA

EDUC 450 Practicum Teaching Aug. – Dec. 2018

Thompson Valley High School, Loveland, CO
 Taught an Advanced Animal Science class including material about poultry production systems and current technologies
being used in animal breeding programs
 Interacted with students and helped them create an overall animal science project about a species of their choice

Advancement Via Individual Determination (A.V.I.D.) Tutor Aug. – Dec. 2018

Thompson Valley High School, Loveland, CO
 Supported high school students in preparing for college and life after school
 Encouraged inquiry learning and development of deeper questioning to solve problems encountered in coursework

EDUC 350 Practicum Teaching Jan. – May 2018

Preston Middle School, Fort Collins, CO
 Observed and interacted with 6th – 8th graders in a Fly Fishing class
 Practiced theory learned in class and former classes with the co-operating teacher and learned strategies that can be used to
build relationships with students

Nature Area Volunteer, CSU Environmental Learning Center (ELC)

Fort Collins, CO August 2015 - May 2016
 Assisted in clean-up of the CSU Environmental Learning Center by picking up trash around the nature area and walkways
 Volunteered to improve pathways by the river by hauling gravel, build new bird houses, and winterize the garden

WORK EXPERIENCE

Seasonal Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspector and Entrance Attendant, Vega State Park
Collbran, Colorado Summer 2016 – Aug. 2018
  Marketed park passes to visitors and provided maps, brochures, and other information about Vega Reservoir and the
surrounding Grand Mesa National Forest
 Educated the public about aquatic nuisance species such as zebra mussels and promoted keeping State Park waters clean
 Trusted with revenues of park sales including checks and cash
 Communicated with the public about purchase of hunting and fishing licenses, camping, and OHV permits

Seasonal Nursery Employee, Creekside Garden Center

Fort Collins, Colorado Spring 2016 – May 2018
 Planted, watered, fertilized, and cleaned nursery stock while maintaining a safe and clean environment for customers
purchasing plants or gardening equipment
 Assisted customers and companies in fulfilling orders and helped prepare company orders for transportation
 Educated customers about the best plants for the area and assisted them with selecting proper species for their application

LEADERSHIP

Agricultural Education Alliance: member and Vice President of CDE/FFA (2017) 2015 – Present
National Society for Collegiate Scholars: member 2015 - Present
Phi Kappa Phi: member Spring 2018 – Present
CSU College of Agricultural Sciences Dean’s List 2015 – 2018
CSU Agronomy Club: member 2015 – 2018
Charges for Technology Committee: member 2015 – 2018
10 Year member of Plateau Valley 4-H Club. Positions held: Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President 2008 – 2016

REFERENCES

Nathan Clark
CSU Agricultural Education Instructor
Colorado State University
4492 E CR 56
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
(970)491-3930
nathan.clark@colostate.edu

Relationship: CSU Instructor for Agricultural Education, specializing in Laboratory/Shop Management known since 2015

Kyle Compton
Administrative Assistant III
Colorado Parks and Wildlife – Vega State Park
15247 N 6/10 Rd. A
Collbran, Colorado 81624
(970)487-3407
kyle.compton@state.co.us

Relationship: Supervisor for summer job at Vega State Park starting in May of 2015 to August of 2018

Matt Sinclair
Sangre de Cristo Agricultural Education Teacher
Sangre de Cristo High School
8751 Sevenmile Ln.
Mosca, Colorado 81146
(719)378-2321
msinclair@sangreschools.org

Relationship: Cooperative and mentor teacher for student teaching in the Spring semester of 2019