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Milan Anderson

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Well-rounded agriculturist, conservation leader and environmental science teacher with diverse experience managing various levels of conservation and sustainability projects in schools and local communities. Offer advanced knowledge of organic ag production and habitat restoration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Instructor

Dixboro Music Academy
2022.01 - Current
  • Enhanced student performance by developing individualized lesson plans tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Increased student engagement through incorporating interactive music games and storytelling.

Organic Seed Grower & Sales Associate

Nature & Nurture Seeds
2021.03 - 2022.01
  • Optimized plant growth by implementing effective integrative pest management, crop rotation and cover crop techniques.
  • Ensured high-quality produce with meticulous attention to harvest timing and post-harvest handling procedures.

Lead Grower & Market Sales

Frog Holler Farm
2020.04 - 2020.10
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested organic produce
  • Trained assistant growers in efficient harvesting techniques, soil maintenance and in-person sales
  • Created and managed wild harvest produce section for company

Outdoor Grower and Farm Stand Manager

The Urban Canopy
2016.05 - 2019.10
  • Managed farm stands at farmer's markets in Southwest locations
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested organic produce
  • Kept accurate documentation of harvest yields to improve market sales

Environmental Science Teacher

Perspectives Leadership Academy
2017.08 - 2018.06
  • Designed and implemented an innovative, hands-on curricula
  • Co-led an Aquaponics after-school club

Conservation Crew Leader

The Student Conservation Association
2017.05 - 2017.08
  • Mentored high school students to complete conservation projects
  • Projects include successful clearing of invasive plants, expansion of boardwalk, installation of a split-rail fence, prairie seed collection, and tree pruning

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Movement Science

University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2013

Skills

  • Moderate fluency in Spanish
  • Organic Agriculture & Regenerative Agriculture
  • Seed Saving
  • Permaculture

Certification

  • Teaching Competencies: Biology, Chemistry, & Environmental Science
  • Level 1 Permaculture and Farming Certification
  • Master of Urban Farmer Training - University of Illinois Extension (2018)

Volunteer Experience

El Paseo Community Garden Collective Beds Leader

Chicago, IL Feb '17 to March '20

  • Collaborated with our community gardeners to utilize crop rotations in 10+ raised beds
  • Trained volunteers during Stewardship days and hosted weekly Kids Garden Day workshops

Timeline

Music Instructor

Dixboro Music Academy
2022.01 - Current

Organic Seed Grower & Sales Associate

Nature & Nurture Seeds
2021.03 - 2022.01

Lead Grower & Market Sales

Frog Holler Farm
2020.04 - 2020.10

Environmental Science Teacher

Perspectives Leadership Academy
2017.08 - 2018.06

Conservation Crew Leader

The Student Conservation Association
2017.05 - 2017.08

Outdoor Grower and Farm Stand Manager

The Urban Canopy
2016.05 - 2019.10

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Movement Science

University of Michigan Ann Arbor
  • Teaching Competencies: Biology, Chemistry, & Environmental Science
  • Level 1 Permaculture and Farming Certification
  • Master of Urban Farmer Training - University of Illinois Extension (2018)
Milan Anderson