CRAIG W JOHNSON
Mason City,IA
Summary
Seasoned Instructor with over 25 years of experience and passionate about helping all students with career readiness strategics and vocational training. Eager to develop acquired skills and a deeper understanding of the relationship between vocational centers and economic development organizations for a common good within our communities
Experienced and passionate Instructor with 25+ years of expertise in career readiness strategics and vocational training. Committed to supporting students in achieving their goals. Seeks to expand knowledge in the partnership between vocational centers and economic development organizations for the betterment of our communities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Teacher
Belmond-Klemme Community School District
Belmond, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Classes teaching: Construction, Machining/Metals, Woodworking, Furniture & Cabinet Building, Mechanical Drafting, CAD, Power & Energy, Robotics.
- Employ a range of teaching resources to address the needs of learners with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Planned and executed a well-rounded curriculum, encompassing instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to foster student engagement in observing, questioning, and investigating.
- Developed course objectives aligned with school and state curriculum standards.
- Experienced and passionate Instructor with 25+ years of expertise in career readiness strategics and vocational training. Committed to supporting students in achieving their goals. Seeks to expand knowledge in the partnership between vocational centers and economic development organizations for the betterment of our communities.
CTE Teacher
AGWSR Community School District
Ackley, IA
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Classes taught: Small Engines and Car Care, Construction Trades I & II, Drafting, Welding, CAD/CNC, Robotics and Wood Shop
- Applied a variety of instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, questions and investigate.
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
CTE Teacher
Muscatine Community School District
Muscatine, IA
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Classes taught: Wood Shop, Manufacturing, Welding, Car Care, PLTW, Principals of Engineering.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
- Planned field trips to local businesses for school to work opportunities
CTE Teacher
Natrona County School District
Casper, WY
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Classes taught: Intro to Technology, Study Skills, Robotics, Wood Shop, Welding, Engineering, and Small Engines.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, and leadership development.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
Maintenance Supervisor
Tolsa Wyoming Bentonite
Casper, WY
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards, including OSHA.
- Maintained factory equipment.
Lead Machinist and Safety Coordinator
Halliburton Energy Services
Artificial Lift Division
Casper, WY
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Conduct safety inspections and safety training at monthly meetings.
- Present safety training to entire building on a monthly basis
- Provided line employees, managers and company leaders with detailed information about successful safety plans.
Instructional Facilitator
Natrona County School District
Casper, WY
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Trained in Continuous Classroom Improvement (CCI)
- District wide presentation of CCI
- Worked with CAPS Academies on the advisory team
CTE Teacher
West Ottawa Public School District
Holland, MI
07.1998 - 07.2012
- Classes taught: General Metals, Advanced Metals, Metals Technology, Welding, Woods, Home & Auto Repair, Mechanisms Hydraulics and Pneumatics (MPH), and Plastics.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Work with businesses for to prepare students for career readiness.
Vocational Machine Trades Teacher
Mount Pleasant Public School District
Mt. Pleasant , MI
08.1995 - 07.1998
- Classes taught: Exploratory Metals, General Machine Shop, Machine Technology, and Adult Education Machine Trades and Welding.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, leadership development and financial literacy.
Education
Masters Degree - Educational Leadership
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Education, Education
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
1995
Skills
- Welding Skills
- Manufacturing Skills
- Automotive Repair Skills
- Construction Trades Skills
- Computer Skills
- Maintenance & Repair Skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Multitasking
Concurrent Experience
Blackhawk Community College | Moline, IL
Adjunct CNC Instructor | 10/2018 - 3/2019
- Taught CNC to diverse students in a weekend program.
Casper College | Casper, WY
Adjunct Instructor | 3/2017 - 5/2017
- Taught Drywall installation and finishing to adult students. Program was designed to help underemployed and unemployed people to develop a skill and return to the workforce.
Wyoming Contractors Association | Casper, WY
CNC Instructor | 9/2016 - 5/2017
- Partnered with local Business to teach potential new hires CNC skills
- Taught at risk teens in a "Boot Camp" session CNC skills
Certification
- Project Lead The Way Certification - 2018
- State of Iowa Master Educator License - current
- FANUC - Certificate of Completion - 2016
- Certificate of Competence for MOCAC - 1994
- Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship - 1988
Affiliations
- Member of Advisory board for Muscatine Community College/EICC
- Member of Advisory committee for Pathway Innovation Center
- Safety Coordinator Halliburton
- US FIRST ROBOTIC - Head Coach 2016- 2018 WY
- Member of Downtown Casper Business Alliance - Marketing committee
- US FIRST ROBOTIC - Assistant Coach 2002-2012 MI
- M.I.T.E.S (Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society) - Member, Co-chair of regional competition 2010
- Sunday School Teacher 2001-2007
- Volunteer Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer United Way
References
Mr. Eric McCourt, CTE Instructor, West Ottawa High School, Holland, MI (616) 405.3517
Ms. Megan Graham, Electronics and Robotics Technology Instructor, Casper College, Casper, WY (307) 268.2539
Mr. Ryan Kitzmann, CTE Instructor, Muscatine Community Schools, Muscatine, IA (563) 349.3549
Mr. Terry Hogenson, Principal, Muscatine High School, Muscatine, IA (563) 263.6141
Timeline
CTE Teacher
Belmond-Klemme Community School District
08.2023 - Current
CTE Teacher
AGWSR Community School District
08.2020 - 07.2023
CTE Teacher
Muscatine Community School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
CTE Teacher
Natrona County School District
08.2016 - 07.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
Tolsa Wyoming Bentonite
04.2015 - 02.2016
Lead Machinist and Safety Coordinator
Halliburton Energy Services
Artificial Lift Division
09.2013 - 02.2015
Instructional Facilitator
Natrona County School District
09.2012 - 06.2013
CTE Teacher
West Ottawa Public School District
07.1998 - 07.2012
Vocational Machine Trades Teacher
Mount Pleasant Public School District
08.1995 - 07.1998
Masters Degree - Educational Leadership
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Education, Education
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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