Student-focused Technology Educator eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the academic community in delivering quality education and optimizing individual and group performance.

 

 

         Innovatively employ a variety of teaching approaches, techniques and strategies to accommodate students diverse needs, learning styles, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

         Establish and promote a supportive and comfortable learning environment to foster student growth and academic success.

         Able to exercise exceptional critical thinking abilities to evaluate student comprehension and progress.

         Outstanding blend of communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; excel in preparing and organizing workshops, seminars, special events and field trips to further instructional efforts.

         Exemplary technical background with proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD).

 

 

Orange High School, Orange, NJ, 2006 to Present

Technology Teacher

         Plan, create and deliver technology curriculum with a focus on PC hardware, Windows file management system, Internet use, and Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint).

         Teach students in producing spreadsheets, graphs, presentations, flyers, etc. with software.

         Served as Tutor and Instructor on behalf of Princeton Review (2009 to 2010).

         Proactively arranged successful field trip to Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST).

         Co-organized Star Squad group to provide students with enriching projects and activities focused on technology and computer maintenance.

         Member of 180 Committee dedicated to improving school s overall environment.

         Co-organized informative and stimulating field trip to Microsoft Corporation in New York City.

         Partnered with NJIT Capstone team to re-design Tech Lab space.

 

AutoCAD Instructor

• Delivered Advanced Computer Technology/Arch. & Mech. Drawing curriculum, leveraging extensive engineering background to mentor and coach students throughout all aspects of software use.

 

Paul Beck Associates, P.A., Fairfield, NJ, 2003 to 2006

CAD Manager / Computer Network Administrator

• Established and administered in-house and web-based training/seminars to ensure CAD drafting activities complied with industry standards and to provide staff with most up-to-date software.

         Demonstrated dynamic leadership skills in successfully building and directing a top-performing team of eight draftsmen, engineers and support personnel.

         As network administrator, diligently maintained critical company data, conducted regular back-ups, performed technical troubleshooting, installed upgrades, and monitored anti-virus software.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Creative CAD Designs, West Orange, NJ, 1995 to 2003

President / Owner

• Spearheaded full spectrum of daily business operations for company which provided CADD and consulting services as well as onsite contracting for AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) and environmental firms.
• Trained, mentored and coached staff and clients in use of AutoCAD software as a design tool.
• Contributed significant design expertise, engineering acumen, and sharp eye for detail and accuracy toward supporting architects with broad-scope residential and commercial projects.
• Designed floor plans and layouts when required and performed in-depth field surveys.

 

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Prior Background:

 

CAD Manager / Designer, EA Engineering, Science & Technology, Berkeley Heights, NJ

 

CAD Manager / Field Engineer, Oxford Environmental, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ

 

Draftsperson, Field Technician, Geraghty & Miller, Inc., Rochelle Park, NJ

 

United States Navy, honorably discharged

 

 

B.A. Degree in Business Administration

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

 

Professional Development:

 

Teacher of Drafting and Design Technology, New Jersey Board of Licensure and Credentials, New Jersey State Education Department, 2006

 

Certificate of Completion, Alternate Route Provisional Teachers Program

William Paterson University, 2007

 

Architectural Drafting Diploma, Plaza School of Technology, Paramus, NJ

 

 

AutoCAD, WordPerfect, Harvard Graphics, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PhotoShop, web design