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Jody B. Kilgore is seeking employment as a secondary Agricultural Science Educator. He has a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Murray State University with a 3.57 GPA. His experience includes student teaching at Union County High School where he developed engaging lessons and facilitated laboratory learning. He also has experience as a substitute teacher and bus driver for the Caldwell County school district. His goal is to build a successful agricultural program throughout his career at one location.

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Benji Kilgore Resume 2

Jody B. Kilgore is seeking employment as a secondary Agricultural Science Educator. He has a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Murray State University with a 3.57 GPA. His experience includes student teaching at Union County High School where he developed engaging lessons and facilitated laboratory learning. He also has experience as a substitute teacher and bus driver for the Caldwell County school district. His goal is to build a successful agricultural program throughout his career at one location.

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Jody B.

“Benji” Kilgore
1057 KY HWY 903 | Princeton, KY 42445 | 270-350-3601 | jkilgore@murraystate.edu
Objective
To obtain employment as a secondary Agricultural Science Educator and curriculum developer
in a well rounded agricultural program. My goal is to build a career that will utilize my skills and
knowledge to build and improve a program at the same location throughout my career.

Education
Murray State University, ​Murray, KY | May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agricultural Education
GPA - ​Cumulative: 3.57/4.00 | Professional Education GPA: 3.80 | Major GPA: 3.75
Dean’s List -​ 3 semesters

Certifications
Commercial Drivers License with School Bus Endorsement
Kentucky School Bus Driver Certified
Kentucky Teacher Professional Certificate For Teaching Agriculture, Grades 5 Through 12 (Pending)
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Hunter Education Instructor Certificate
First Aid, AED, and CPR Certified
Notary Public

Career-Related Experience
Union County High School January – May 2020
Morganfield, KY | ​Student Teaching Placement |
● Developed and presented engaging, student-centered lessons in a variety of agriculture curriculum
● Facilitated learning in the agricultural mechanics and greenhouse laboratories
● Engaged students in learning in and outside of the classroom
● Prepared Students for Career and Leadership Development Events
● Supervised Agricultural Experiences utilizing home visits and the AET

Caldwell County Board of Education May 2018 – Present


Princeton, KY | ​Substitute Teacher ​|
● Teach all grades and subjects from kindergarten to high school, art to science.
● Executed lesson plans that were left from the teacher.
● Managed classroom discipline.
● Taught special education students.
● Assessed students’ ability to read/memorize sight words.

Caldwell County Board of Education Aug 2019 – Present


Princeton, KY | ​Substitute Bus Driver​ |
● Pre-trip inspection.
● Work with a bus monitor.
● Drive a snub-nosed and conventional bus.
● Handle discipline on the bus.
● Stay calm, drive, and follow all safety procedures.
Jody B. “Benji” Kilgore
1057 KY HWY 903 | Princeton, KY 42445 | 270-350-3601 | jkilgore@murraystate.edu
Career-Related Experience (continued)
Kilgore’s Cattle Mar 2019 - Present
Princeton, KY | ​Owner/Operator |
● Choose the kind of cattle operation to have.
● Prepare budget, equipment needed, number of calves to buy.
● Work with the farmer to exchange labor for use of facilities and land.
● Prepare a feed ration for the amount of gain wanted per day.
● Advertise calves as buy on foot or to buy processed.

Sledge’s Electric Service Nov 2017- Aug 2019


Princeton, KY | ​Electrician Apprentice​ |
● Troubleshoot/repair electrical issues in grain and irrigation systems.
● Install grain electrical systems.
● Install solar systems for grain facilities.
● Install industrial electrical circuits and running conduit.
● Install and troubleshoot residential electrical circuits.

National FFA Organization October 2018


Indianapolis, IN | ​WE ARE FFA Intern​ |
● Spoke with all students engaged at the We Are FFA Booth at the 2018 National FFA Convention
● Engaged students with questions and activities about diversity and inclusion.

Activities - Collegiate
Murray State Agriculture Engineering Technology Club | 2017-2020
● President - 2019-2020
● Secretary - 2018-2019
Murray State Collegiate FFA | 2017-2020
● Racer Round-Up - Workshop Facilitator
● State Officer Prep-Course - Course Facilitator
Murray State Block and Bridle | 2017-2020

Activities – High School


Caldwell County FFA | 4 years
● Chapter President
● Chapter Sentinel
● Regional Star Farmer
● State Outstanding Leadership Award
● State Impromptu Speaking
○ 2nd in Beef
○ 3rd in Sheep
● State Meat Evaluation
○ Reserve Champion
● American FFA Degree
● National Poultry Evaluation
○ Silver Rating
● National Land Judging Competition
Caldwell County Football | 4 years
Caldwell County FCA | 4 years
National Honors Society | 3 years
Jody B. “Benji” Kilgore
1057 KY HWY 903 | Princeton, KY 42445 | 270-350-3601 | jkilgore@murraystate.edu

References

Dr. Kimberly Bellah Mr. Quin Sutton


Academic Advisor Retired Superintendent
Murray State University Lyon/McCracken County Board of
206 S Oakley Applied Science Education
Murray, KY 42071 1306 State Route 93 South
270-978-7921 Eddyvillle, KY 42038
kbellah@murraystate.edu 270-625-5028
quinsutton@bellsouth.net
Mr. Jeremy HIll
Cooperating Teacher Mrs. Gretchen Wetzel
Union County High School Assistant Superintendent
2098 State Route 983 Caldwell County Board of Education
Morganfield, KY 42437 P.O. Box 229 Princeton, KY
270-952-1049 270-625-4256
jeremy.hill@union.kyschools.us gretchen.wetzel@caldwell.kyschools.us

Mrs. Julie Williams ​Mr. Evan Jackson


Chemistry Teacher Cooperating Principal
Lyon County High School Union County High School
409 Centennial Dr. 4464 US-60
Princeton KY 42445 Morganfield, KY 42437
270-963-0493 270-875-1389
julie.williams@lyon.kyschools.us evan.jackson@union.kyschools.us

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