Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Certificates Professional Development
Conference Proceedings
Journal Articles In Review
Theses And Dissertation
Other Research
Awards
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Tracy Larkin

Columbus,GA

Summary

Dedicated higher education professional with over 14 years of experience in academia, research, program development, and academic support. Possesses a Ph.D. in Career and Technical Education from Auburn University with expertise in teaching, curriculum development, and fostering international academic collaboration. Demonstrates success in leading student organizations and initiatives focused on recruitment, career planning, and supporting diverse student populations, including international, military, and first-generation students. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASDP Instructor

ASDP Instructor, MES, Fort Benning, GA
02.2025 - 06.2025

Delivered mathematics instruction to approximately 100 trainees as part of the Academic Skills Development Program, supporting foundational skills development and improving program outcomes.

  • Facilitated student learning by guiding the understanding of new Math concepts, fostering critical thinking skills and promoting the application of knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Assessed trainees’ progress using tests and informal observations to guide instruction and deliver targeted feedback that supports continuous improvement.
  • Reviewed lesson plans and prepared instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards, adapting content to meet the diverse learning needs of the trainees.
  • Inspired and motivated trainees to reach their full potential by building confidence, fostering a love for learning and encouraging perseverance.
  • Conducted workforce development by reviewing with the trainees, the Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) that are aligned with the program, guiding trainees in their career planning (based on AFQT and GT scores).

Graduate Research/ Teaching Assistant

Auburn University, AL
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Spearheaded the global outreach initiative by converting, editing, and uploading educational videos on Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS) for the College of Agriculture, enhancing international engagement.
  • Assisted in developing and managing marketing and outreach materials that targeted students including content for websites, and brochures.
  • Played a key role in forging a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Auburn University and the University of the West Indies, fostering international academic collaboration.
  • Assisted the Dean of the Graduate School in student recruitment initiatives, promoting Auburn University programs to prospective graduate students through outreach and engagement activities.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings between the Dean of Auburn Graduate School and Deans from the varying Faculties of the University of the West Indies and created itinerary ensuring timelines are met.
  • Marketed Auburn University and their programs to students from Trinidad and Tobago, increasing enrollment of students from Trinidad and Tobago in 2024 by 150%.
  • Assisted in outreach and educational initiatives for middle and high school students at the Future Farmers of America and Greenhand conferences, promoting agriculture and the Agriscience Education program.
  • Served as a judge for competitions at the annual Alabama State Future Farmers of America conference.
  • Conducted research on agricultural education, youth development and food security using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Teaching assistant for Agriscience education courses both face to face and distance learning (100% pass rate).
  • Graded assignments and key assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student learning and progress.
  • Prepared and uploaded examinations on Canvas (LMS) for student access and assessment.
  • Scheduled (outlook) and attended monthly team meetings and bi-weekly individual meetings with supervisors to identify issues, generate innovative ideas and review work done within the graduate program.

Research Assistant/Instructor/Tutor/Invigilator

University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2011 - 12.2020
  • Instructed and tutored Undergraduate Agricultural Extension and Economics courses, developed lessons plans and guided students with their research projects (approximately 1500 students).
  • Conducted academic advising to students in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, providing guidance on course selection, career planning, and academic success strategies (approximately 200 students).
  • Graded final examinations, assignments and key assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student learning and progress.
  • Conducted weekly office hours to support students to foster participant engagement.
  • Prepared and uploaded assignments on myeLearning LMS for student access and assessment.
  • Performed data collection, analysis, and report writing to support strategic insights.
  • Conducted research on agricultural marketing, food security and pre- tertiary agricultural training needs assessment using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Recorded and analyzed data using SPSS to support research projects and ensure accurate data management.
  • Conducted evaluations and needs assessments for the USAID F2F program in collaboration with Purdue University.
  • Oversaw and administered final examinations for Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. students, ensuring academic integrity and smooth exam procedures.(over 10000 students).
  • Served as a research assistant on the CariWatNet Watershed Management Project in collaboration with the University of Wageningen, Netherlands, focusing on data collection and data entry.

Graduate Intern

University of the West Indies, Office of Institutional Advancement & Internationalisation and Commercialisation Office
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Conducted market research and site visits to develop business models and identify emerging trends, applying SWOT analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Assisted the Commercialisation Manager with oversight of commercial property operations (53 businesses), ensuring efficient utilization of university facilities.
  • Coordinated with Republic Bank Ltd. to provide on-campus banking services during registration, streamlining student fee payments and improving service accessibility.

Graduate Intern

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Programme Monitoring and Coordinating Unit (PMCU), Trinidad and Tobago
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Scheduled and conducted assessment interviews to determine eligibility for subsidy programs(approximately 300 clients).
  • Interacted with members of the public daily, providing information and scheduling interviews to members of the public (approximately 150 clients)
  • Processed and disbursed checks for the Home Improvement and Home Construction Subsidy programs and managed the signing of agreements for both programs.
  • Participated in community outreach programs, educating the public about available programs and services at PMCU(approximately 60 clients).

Graduate Intern

Ministry of Housing and the Environment- Forestry Division, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Conducted research on seedling production costs and government subsidization at the Forestry Division. This involved data collection, analysis, and report writing to assess the economic impact and benefits of the subsidy program.
  • Assisted supervisor in drafting reports and documenting plant species for replanting across the Northern Range.

Undergraduate Intern

Housing Development Corporation, Legal Department, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Prepared and verified memorandums of discharge, deeds, and leases for public housing, ensuring accuracy before submitting documents for registration to the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
  • Customer relations officer, issuing deeds and memorandums of discharge to clients while addressing inquiries and ensuring accurate documentation.(approximately 700 clients)

Undergraduate Intern

Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, St. George's West County Office, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Worked with extension officers in the field to communicate information on good agricultural practices and integrated pest management to farmers, enhancing communication and support.
  • Assisted judges at the 2009 National Agricultural Entrepreneurial Awards with scoring and tallying, ensuring accurate and efficient evaluation.
  • Involved in the assessment of the Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Agriculture (YAPA), a youth development program that provided young people with technical and practical training in agriculture.
  • Assisted the County 4-H Program Coordinator in planning and delivering activities across key focus areas, including agriculture, food and nutrition, and environmental education.
  • Documented flood claims from farmers who experienced crop loss due to flooding and managed the distribution of farmers' badges.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.

Clerical Assistant

Penal/Debe Regional Corporation, Trinidad and Tobago
09.2006 - 03.2007
  • Provided high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring seamless daily operations.
  • Prepared comprehensive meeting materials, agendas, and briefing documents in advance of executive and councilors’ meetings.
  • Attended councilors’ meetings to accurately record and transcribe detailed minutes for official documentation and follow-up (recorded minutes for approximately 30 councilors’ meetings).
  • Managed scheduling, correspondence, and document organization to support effective decision-making and executive communications.
  • Reviewed bidding contracts to ensure compliance and support transparent procurement processes.
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive information and facilitating internal communications.
  • Maintain the filing system for the Chief Executive Officer and Secretariat, filing correspondence and other documents according to established rules of records management.

Education

PhD - Career and Technical Education (Agriscience Education)

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12.2023

Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations

The University of the West Indies
St Augustine
02.2019

Master of Science - Marketing and Agribusiness

The University of the West Indies
St Augustine
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness with minors in Entrepreneurship and Communications and Extension

The University of the West Indies
St Augustine
07.2011

Skills

  • Extensive experience supporting undergraduate and graduate-level instruction as a Tutor, Demonstrator, and Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Technical Proficiency [Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SPSS, Adobe Acrobat, Canvas, Zoom]
  • Research, Data Analysis and Interpretation: Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting economic data from both primary and secondary sources
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, create databases, and extract meaningful insights
  • Research Methodology: Expertise in conducting research, particularly in agricultural marketing and economic issues
  • Ability to design and execute complex research proposals, with a deep understanding of appropriate methodologies
  • Technical Writing and Proposal Development: Ability to author comprehensive research proposals and scopes of work that accurately reflect the research objectives and methodologies
  • Strong technical writing skills to clearly communicate research findings and draw relevant, valid conclusions
  • Training and Technical Assistance: Ability to engage with stakeholders and tailor training to meet their specific needs
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, marketing firms, and local food businesses
  • Professionalism & Work Ethic: Consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in appearance, conduct, and work quality
  • Trusted to manage confidential information and represent the organization in various formal settings

Certification

  • Auburn University
  • International Cultural Center Certificate of Recognition (2021-2022 academic year)
  • University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus
  • Mixed Methods Analysis Workshop (November 2019)
  • Certificate in Technology Stewardship for Agricultural Communities of Practice (April 2019) (In collaboration with The University of Alberta and The University of Guelph)
  • Certificate of Participation - Tech Agri Expo (2017 and 2018)
  • Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  • International Training Program on Agri-Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management. Certificate (April 2016)

Timeline

ASDP Instructor

ASDP Instructor, MES, Fort Benning, GA
02.2025 - 06.2025

Graduate Research/ Teaching Assistant

Auburn University, AL
01.2021 - 12.2023

Graduate Intern

University of the West Indies, Office of Institutional Advancement & Internationalisation and Commercialisation Office
05.2018 - 09.2018

Graduate Intern

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Programme Monitoring and Coordinating Unit (PMCU), Trinidad and Tobago
06.2014 - 09.2014

Graduate Intern

Ministry of Housing and the Environment- Forestry Division, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2013 - 09.2013

Research Assistant/Instructor/Tutor/Invigilator

University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2011 - 12.2020

Undergraduate Intern

Housing Development Corporation, Legal Department, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2010 - 08.2010

Undergraduate Intern

Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, St. George's West County Office, Trinidad and Tobago
06.2009 - 08.2009

Clerical Assistant

Penal/Debe Regional Corporation, Trinidad and Tobago
09.2006 - 03.2007

Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations

The University of the West Indies

Master of Science - Marketing and Agribusiness

The University of the West Indies

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness with minors in Entrepreneurship and Communications and Extension

The University of the West Indies

PhD - Career and Technical Education (Agriscience Education)

Auburn University

Certificates Professional Development

  • Auburn University, International Cultural Center Certificate of Recognition, 2021-01-01
  • University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus, Mixed Methods Analysis Workshop, 2019-11-01
  • University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus, Certificate in Technology Stewardship for Agricultural Communities of Practice, 2019-04-01
  • University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus, Certificate of Participation - Tech Agri Expo, 2017-01-01
  • Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, International Training Program on Agri-Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management, 2016-04-01

Conference Proceedings

  • Larkin, T. C., Lindner, J. R., McKibben, J. D., & Clemons, C. A., Mobilizing a Collective Response: Farmer Awareness of the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) and its Impacts on Trinidad Agriculture., Oral presentation, International Conference for the Association for International Agricultural Extension Education, Gainesville, Florida, 2024-01-01
  • James, T. C., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Nurradin, M., Hao, D., McKibben, J. D., & Lindner, J.R., Opportunities and challenges of students at Auburn University., Oral presentation, International Conference for the Association for International Agricultural Extension Education, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2022-01-01
  • James, T. C., Sennon, A., Adu-Gyamfi, A., McKibben, J. D., Clemons, C. A., & Lindner, J.R., WHYFARM: An agricultural youth development program., Oral presentation, Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, Virtual Conference, 2021-01-01
  • James, T. C., McKibben, J. D., Clemons, C. A., & Lindner, J. R., A feasibility study of urban gardening in the capital city of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago., Auburn University Research Symposium, 2021-01-01
  • Dolly, D., Zavodska, A., James, T.C., & Edwin, M., The Use of Selected Social Media by a Group of Small Farmers in Trinidad., Oral presentation, International Conference for the Association for International Agricultural Extension Education, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 2019-01-01
  • Barry, T., Ganpat, W., James, & T.C., Policy Support for Women Agri-entrepreneurs in Three OECS Countries: Stakeholders Perspectives., Poster presentation, International Conference for the Association for International Agricultural Extension Education, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 2019-01-01
  • James, T.C., Socio-Demographic Factors Determining Tilapia Purchase., Poster presentation, Faculty of Agriculture Research Day, University of the West Indies., St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-01-01

Journal Articles In Review

  • Larkin, T. C., Lindner, J.R., Molnar, J.J., Clemons, C. A., & McKibben, J. D., Potential Barriers to Farmers Eradicating the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica)., Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 2025-01-01
  • Larkin, T. C., Lindner, J.R., Molnar, J.J., Clemons, C. A., & McKibben, J. D., Determinants of the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) Eradication Program Effectiveness: Farm, and Personal Characteristics., Advancements in Agricultural Development, 2025-01-01

Theses And Dissertation

  • Characteristics and Barriers Impacting the Eradication of an Invasive Species in Trinidad and Tobago: Case Study of the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica), A Three Paper Dissertation, 2023-01-01, A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Auburn University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Supervised by Professor James Lindner.
  • Sustainable Agriculture in Cuba Post Cold War., 2018-01-01, A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations of The University of the West Indies, Supervised by Dr. Jacqueline Laguardia Martinez.
  • Determining Factors of Tilapia Consumption in Trinidad., 2017-01-01, A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Marketing and Agribusiness of The University of the West Indies, Supervised by Professor Mattias Boman.
  • Farm/Rural Households and Community Food Security., 2011-01-01, A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Requirements for AGEX 3012- Research Project of The University of the West Indies, Supervised by Professor Carlisle A. Pemberton.
  • Profiles and Marketing Behaviours of Shoppers and Vendors at the Penal Market., 2009-01-01, A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Requirements for AGBU 3012- Research Project of The University of the West Indies, Supervised by Ms. Sarojini Ragbir.

Other Research

  • Characterisation of Family Farms in the Caribbean: A Study of Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines., Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Data Analyst, 2017-01-01
  • Strengthening the Caribbean Scientific Community in Natural Resources Management and Developing Integrated Watershed Management Plans (CariWatNet) Project., TEAM LEADER: Professor Carlisle Pemberton- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Data collection and Data entry, 2014-01-01

Awards

  • Student Marshal for Graduate School Fall 2023 Graduation, Recognized as a top graduate student, 2023-01-01
  • Faculty of Food and Agriculture Award, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, Awarded for excellence in academic performance and contributions to agricultural research, 2017-01-01
  • Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Award, Trinidad and Tobago, 2015-01-01
  • The Government of India Award, Scholarship for Agri-Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management course, 2016-01-01
  • Graduate Assistantship Award, Auburn University, 2021-01-01

Publications

Larkin, T. C., Lindner, J.R., Molnar, J.J., Clemons, C. A., & McKibben, J. D., Mobilizing a Collective Response: Farmer Awareness of the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) and its Impacts on Trinidad Agriculture., International Journal of Agriculture and Technology, https://doi.org/10.33425/2770-2928.1028, 2024-01-01

AWARDS

Student Marshal for Graduate School Fall 2023 Graduation: Recognized as a top graduate student (2023)., Faculty of Food and Agriculture Award, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago: Awarded for excellence in academic performance and contributions to agricultural research (2017)., Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Award, Trinidad and Tobago (2015)., The Government of India Award: scholarship for Agri-Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management course (2016), Graduate Assistantship Award, Auburn University (2021).
Tracy Larkin