Barry Davidson
Gaffney,SC
Summary
Experienced Auto Collision Repair Educator at Cherokee County School District (SC) with a strong emphasis on safety compliance and effective curriculum delivery. Proficient in vehicle damage assessment, fostering student engagement, and significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Aiming to leverage expertise to further develop innovative educational programs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Collision Repair Instructor
Cherokee County School District (SC)
Gaffney, SC
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated proper methods for repairing dents, cracks, scratches, chips, rust spots. on vehicles.
- Taught basic welding skills, such as MIG welding and spot welding.
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
- Monitored student progress on a regular basis using assessments such as quizzes and exams.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations in the shop area.
- Planned in-class activities, discussions and lectures to increase student comprehension and participation.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Explained technical information clearly so that it was understandable to all levels of students' understanding.
- Provided hands-on instruction in the use of tools, equipment, and techniques used in auto collision repair.
- Utilized various teaching methodologies including lectures, demonstrations, simulations and other interactive activities to engage learners.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by encouraging positive relationships between instructors and students.
- Assessed student performance through written tests, projects, and verbal feedback.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades throughout the semester.
- Organized and supervised field trips to auto body shops and related industry sites.
- Kept current with relevant trends in the automotive industry by attending conferences or reading trade publications.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instructed students on vehicle anatomy and how to identify damaged parts that need to be replaced or repaired.
- Evaluated student performance based upon classroom participation and completion of assigned projects.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School
Gaffney06-1986
Skills
- Student evaluation methods
- Airbag system
- Automotive HVAC systems
- Detailed Repair Cost Analysis
- Safety Compliance Procedures
- Curriculum Delivery
- Plastic repair techniques
- OEM Compliance Procedures
- Collision Repair Techniques
- Vehicle damage assessment
- Painting Techniques
Affiliations
- I have been a middle school football coach
- I have been a junior varsity baseball coach
- I drive a morning and afternoon bus route for CCSD (SC)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
I designed, built, owned, and operated a very successful auto collision repair facility in Gaffney, SC.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsLanguages
English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Certification
Certifications:
I-CAR
ASE
S/P2
Interests
Church, Family, College Football, High School Football, Auto Racing
Timeline
Auto Collision Repair Instructor
Cherokee County School District (SC)
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School
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