Alyssa Schafer

7924 Rolling GreenRoad    Cheltenham,Pennsylvania, 19012    267.939.1323    ARSschafer@gmail.com

Education

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

B.S. AgriculturalEducation, Jan 2012

●      3.5 GPA

Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND

Completed courseworktowards A.S. Agricultural Sales and Equine Business, Jan 2014

●      Program was dissolved as of Spring 2015

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

Completed courseworktowards M.A. in Education, Concentration in Technology

●      Expected graduation Fall 2017

WorkExperience

W.B. SAULAGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Agricultural Science Teacher, Feb 2012 – Present

●      Teach classes in Animal Science,Environmental Science and Physical Science to special needs, at-risk and giftedstudents

●      Manage classes of 30+ students in careerreadiness training

●      Manage the care of the school’s herd ofquarter horses & miniature donkeys

●      Manage the care of the school’s varioussmall animals (dogs, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, etc)

●      Design and implement curricula invarious subject areas

●      Create engaging and meaningful lessonson various topics (animal welfare, safe handling, breeds, taxonomy,human-animal bond, physical science, animal diseases)

●      Teach students to safely handle, manage,and care for various species of animals (horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, smallmammals)

●      Work cohesively with staff members tocreate a scope and sequence of classes

Horsemanship Club and FFA Advisor, Feb 2012 –Present

●      Mentor students during weekly afterschool horsemanship club

●      Instruct students on basic equine care(handling, grooming, haltering, tacking, leading, riding, etc)

●      Ensure safety of horses and students byinstructing routine safety protocols

●      Teach basic riding principles tobeginner- intermediate riders

●      Discuss various equine topics (diseases,training, history, uses, breeds, feeding, first aid, etc)

●      Chaperone and facilitate FFA activities(dances, clubs, competitions, rallies, fundraisers, spirit weeks, etc)

Volunteer Event Coordinator and Fundraiser,Feb 2013 – February 2016

●      Sole organizer of school’s annualCountry Fair Day Fundraiser & Community Outreach event

●      Successfully raised over $5,000 to fundimproved technology in the classroom

●      Managed ∾100 staff, students, and vendors

●      Secured & recruited vendors,donations, sponsorship, and proper permits

●      Created and managed official eventwebsite: http://www.aschaf.wix.com/scfd

●      Developed social media presence tonetwork the event

RJ FARMS MUSTANG RESCUE ANDTRAINING, Plant City, FL

Assistant trainer, Summer 2015

●      Shadowed head trainer to learn leastresistance training techniques

●      Completed barn chores including;mucking, feeding, supplements, maintenance, & fence repair

●      Trained in groundwork & obstacleswith BLM mustangs

●      Gentled and halter broke BLM mustangs

●      Rode & round penned BLM mustangs

●      Aided in the adoption & fosteringprocess of BLM mustangs

SWAN MOUNTAINOUTFITTERS, GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MT

Wrangler & Trail Guide, Jun 2013 – Aug2014

●      Responsible for the care, feeding,grooming, and tacking of 45 horses in Glacier National Park.

●      Led informational trail rides for guests(ages 7 - 75) throughout Glacier National Park while

 educating guests on responsible use of the trails, parkhistory, park ecology, proper horseback riding etiquette and safety procedures

●      Handled administrative paperwork for allguests, including liability forms and payments

●      Weekly trail maintenance and barn upkeepto minimize ecological impact

●      Ensured proper fitting & maintenanceof all tack used for the animals

●      Ensured proper distribution and storageof all feeds and medicines

●      Responsible for the movement of haybales and grain from producer to farm

THE CHEESECAKEFACTORY, NEWARK, DE

Senior Front Desk Staff, Jan 2010 – Feb 2012

●      Greeted and provided quick and friendlyseating service to restaurant guests

●      Interpreted mapping program and assignedorganized seating arrangements

●      Communicated with management team

●      Provided in depth training to newemployees and certified employees after probation

●      Managed front desk staff to ensure totalguest satisfaction and efficient use of tables and servers

●      Ensured that all cleaning tasks werecompleted every 20 minutes

AdditionalSkills, Certifications, & Clearances

●      Certified in Equine Assisted Growth andLearning (EAGALA)  - February 2016

●      Certified Teacher, K-12 AgriculturalEducation & General Science, Pennsylvania

●      Certified Teacher, K-12 AgriculturalEducation, Delaware

●      Technology Literacy: Type 70 WPM, Experiencedwith Microsoft Suite, Email, Google Drive, Apple & PC Products, WIXplatform, POS systems, & Internet Search Engines

Awardsand Honors

●      Outward Bound 5-Day Backpack ExpeditionGraduate

●      Dean's List

●      Recognized for Co-Curricular Commitment

●      Outstanding Accomplishment of Excellencein Academic Studies with Distinction

●      FFA Excellence Award

●      FFA Appreciation Award

●      IHSA Zones Qualifier 2008-2012

VolunteerExperiences

●      Successfully completed 5-Day AppalachianTrail Outward Bound Backpacking Expedition in June 2015

●      Worcester Stables at Our Farm: assisttrainer with lesson program (exercising horses, tacking, grooming, lunging,cooling)

●      Community K9 Organizer: helped formpilot program to bring inner city youth and assistance dogs in trainingtogether for mutual growth

●      Foster Dog Program: fostered andassisted with adoption process of numerous homeless dogs in and aroundPhiladelphia

Looking To Relocate UponSecuring Employment