John Kenneth Graf
3003 Gordon Street
Vernon, Texas 76384
(940) 357-1732 or (940) 553-4177
To obtain a position teaching agriculture to high school students so that they may fully understand the diversity of the agriculture industry, as well as gain knowledge and skills that will be beneficial in the future.
Education
Texas A&M University: College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science
Texas Teacher Certification
Graduation and Certification Expected December 2007
Vernon High School: Vernon, TX
High School Diploma
Graduated May 2003 with Highest Honors
August – December 2007
Student Teacher, Weimar High School, Weimar TX
Taught classes in the subject areas of Introduction to World Agricultural Science
and Technology, Wildlife and Recreation Management, Home Maintenance, and
Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics. Trained multiple Leadership
Development Event teams and interacted with school faculty and administration in various capacities.
September 2007 – Present
Instructor, Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education
Completed Texas Hunter Education Instructor Course and became certified to
teach basic Hunter Education course.
April 2007 – Present
Field Technician, Fortex Grass LLC, Bryan, TX
Duties include producing Zoysia and Bermuda grass, servicing equipment, and some minor fabrication and construction.
August 2004 – May 2007
Student Worker, Texas A&M Dept. of Dining Services, College Station, TX
Maintained a safe and healthy work environment, assisted with preparation of
daily menu, and arranged facilities to accommodate special events.
May 2005 – August 2005
Field Technician, Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Bryan, TX
Maintained traps in order to obtain accurate information for each cotton field, interacted with farmers to inform them of practices of the Eradication Foundation, and aided in servicing the company fleet of vehicles weekly.
Summer 2002, 2003, and 2004
Student Assistant, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Vernon, TX
Attended to research projects on the Waggoner Ranch, interacted with scientists of various agricultural backgrounds, and organized and constructed research projects.
Activities
September 2005 – May 2007
Member, Texas A&M University Future Agricultural Science Teachers
Attended meetings designed to prepare students for teaching roles, attained invaluable knowledge from Agricultural Science teachers, and participated in Leadership Development Clinics to sharpen leadership skills of students.
August 2003 – May 2006
Member, Texas A&M University Agricultural Leadership Society
Participated in service projects such as “Big Event” and “Replant” to benefit the people of Brazos County, attended meetings which allowed Agriculture majors to converse with each other, and conducted fundraisers to support the organization.
References
Mr. Bill Treptow Dr. Julie Harlin
Agricultural Science Teacher Assistant Professor
Weimar High School Dept. of Agricultural Education
` 506 West Main Texas A&M University
Weimar, TX 78962 104 B Scoates Hall
(979) 725-9504 Mail Stop 2116
College Station, TX 77843
(979) 862-3014
Dr. Alvin Larke, Jr. Mr. Mark Graf
Professor Farm Manager
Dept. of Agricultural Education Fortex Grass, LLC
Texas A&M University 5801 Sims Lane Cutoff
105 B Scoates Hall Bryan, TX 77805
Mail Stop 2116 (979) 204-8981
College Station, TX 77843
(979) 862-3008