Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
Skills
Classroom discipline
Classroom organization
Classroom management
Classroom supplies ordering
School rules and regulations
Technical school training
Classroom observation
School Performance Assessment
School records monitoring
School policies
Classroom preparation and maintenance
Classroom management skills
Modern classroom technology
Teacher Observations
School Safety
Classroom inventory management
Classroom observations
Parent-teacher relations
After-school programs
Classroom Presentations
Classroom management understanding
Classroom materials management
Classroom technology
Education
SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYExpected in 05/2002 ā āMaster of Science:Graduate Masters Program - GPA:
New York Institute of TechnologyOld Westbury, NYExpected in 05/1999 ā āBachelor of Science:Technology Education - GPA:
Work History
Lindenhurst Union Free School District - Secondary/Middle School Classroom Teacher City, STATE, 09/2004 - 06/2020
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body
Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns
Handled many calls from parents to address their child's progress inquiries and concerns
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Saved thousands of dollars by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club
Assisted 3 children per station during small-group learning periods
Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers
Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills
Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
Instructed more than 80 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations
Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas
Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard
Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements
Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students
Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Land Transportation, Wood Technology, Robotics, Electronics, Principals of Engineering, Middle School Students in Drafting, Bridge Building
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Land Transportation, Wood Technology, Electronics, Robotics, Principals of Engineering concepts
Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors
Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students
Mentored and coached Robotics Team to compete in FIRST Robotic Competition. Which included but not limited to fundraising, grant writing, purchasing, maintaining inventory, budgeting, arranging transportation of students and equipment to and from different competitions, arraigning students housing for competitions
Supervising students during designing, development, testing, creating strategies for competitions phases during Robotic season
Implemented, instructed and tested students on proper Safety Rules while in Lab
Sachem Central School District - Household Plumbing Adult Education City, STATE, 09/1995 - 06/1997
Teach adults the proper maintenance, repair, and replacement of plumbing fixtures, faucets, piping, and sweating of copper piping.
Brookville Plumbing & Heating Inc. - Owner Plumbing Company City, STATE, 01/1978 - 09/1994
All phases of every plumbing & heating systems for and not limited to:
Types of projects:
1) Sewer Treatment Plants
2) Sewer Pump Stations
3) Cooling Tower
4) Industrial Machinery Hook-up
5) Food Preparatory Machinery
6) Retail Stores
7) Restaurants
8) Shopping Centers
9) Residential Housing
10) Condominium Complexes
11) Industrial Buildings
12) Photographic Labs
13) Electroplating Lines
14) Retail Food Stores
15) Roof Drainage
16) Drainage Systems
17) Residential Repairs
Obtaining Bids
Designing of all systems
Estimation
Negotiating contracts
Negotiating Supply Prices
Negotiating Insurance Costs
Scheduling Labor
Negotiating Labor Disputes
Maintaining Production
Costumer relations
Operated Heavy Equipment
Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles
Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings
Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition
Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines, using
Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates
Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks
Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 99% customer satisfaction ratings
Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project
Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars
Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects
Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions
Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects
Kept detailed job records
Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
And Much More
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom.
Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Employed different hands on techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative. supervising daily after school meetings.
Named "Teacher of the Year" from US Air Force in 2018.
Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school Robotics club to motivate student to enter the STEM and STEAM fields of study.
Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
The Robotics Team that I mentored and coached reached the World Championship 6 times in 14 years.
Affiliations
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition 2004 - Present
Member of National Honor Society
STEA (Suffolk Technical Educator's Association 1999 - Present
Suffolk Wrestling Officials Association 1978 - 2005
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