Education Portfolio

When it comes to education, Blake has had a diverse array of opportunities. Over the years, he has facilitated over 500 leadership-based workshops for middle school and high school-aged youth. He has taught AGEDS 110 at Iowa State University as a Peer Mentor and served as a Washington Leadership Conference Facilitator with over 2,400 students for the National FFA Organization. However, his passion for education doesn't stop there as he often volunteers as a coach and judge for a variety of student-organizations and founded the Samson - Curtis Drive. This annual drive provides school supplies to disadvantaged families and has raised over $ 20,000 dollars worth of supplies to date.

He is an exemplary student and anyone who crosses paths with him will see his ambition for influencing and inspiring others.”

To learn more about Blake's qualifications and professional experience, take a glance at his electronic portfolio below!

Previous Experiences

Member Leadership Series Conference Facilitator

National FFA Organization | United States
August 2022 - Present

Adapt curriculum to fit the needs of diverse students and multiple intelligences
Arrange event and travel logistics for large-scale leadership-based conferences
Manage time constraints as well as deadlines set by State FFA Association

Washington Leadership Conference Facilitator

National FFA Organization | Washington D.C.
January 2022 - Present

Delivered service-focused curriculum to an estimated 2,100 FFA members
Interacted with facilitation team to cultivate an educational atmosphere
Planned event components for 7 Washington Leadership Conferences

Agriculture Education & Studies Department Peer Mentor

Iowa State University | Ames, IA
April 2021 - August 2022

Advised students on academics, leadership, and wellness-related opportunities
Coordinated social activity and team-building events for program participants
Designed lesson plans for first-year university students to meet course objectives

National Convention Workshop Facilitator

National FFA Organization | Indianapolis, IN
October 2021 - Present

Attend facilitation training featuring topics such as economy of language
Deliver 9 advocacy and service-related workshops for as many as 190 students
Review the magic formula and workshop curriculum adaptations for improvement

Next Generation AFNR Systems Conference Facilitator

National FFA Organization | Denver, CO
January 2022 - March 2022

Adapt curriculum to fit the needs of diverse students and multiple intelligences

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills through program coordination
Display proficiency in Microsoft programs, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Bondurant-Farrar High School Teaching Practicum

Iowa State University | Bondurant, IA
September 2021 - December 2021

Designed agricultural lessons aligned with AFNR and Iowa core standards
Established rapport with the students through encouraging dialogues
Observed pedagogy and educational practices at a secondary institution

Get In Touch

Are you looking for someone to help bridge the gap between agriculturalists and consumers? Are you in need of someone to help effectively communicate your vision? Do you have students that need mentoring? Reach out to Blake Van Der Kamp via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by Email!

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