David Adams
Relocating To Alabama 09/01/2026
Summary
Seasoned construction professional with exceptional leadership and team building skills. Competent in promoting student success through communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meets student needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Residential Electrical
Riverside City College (Norco Campus)
Norco, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Construction Trade and Electrical Instructor
California Institution for Women
Chino, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
Carpentry Instructor
Charter Oak Adult Education
West Covina, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Foreman
Spar Plumbing Inc
Norco, CA
06.2008 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily plumbing operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on plumbing techniques and best practices.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Owner/General Contractor
Adams Home Remodeling & Repair
Eastvale, CA
12.2000 - 02.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Journeyman Plumber/Welder/Pipefitter
JCT Mechanical
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
Education
Career Technical Education Credential - CTE Teaching
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA2024
Skills
- Vocational Education
- Industry Expertise
- Leadership and People Development
- Project Control
- Code Compliance
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Mentoring students
- Expertise in subject matter
Certification
NCCER Certifications: Craft Instructor Construction Technology, Craft Instructor Core, Curriculum Performance Evaluator Construction Technology, Curriculum Performance Evaluator Core, Curriculum Proctor, Your Role in the Green Environement, Your Role in the Green Environment LEED
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Residential Electrical
Riverside City College (Norco Campus)
02.2023 - Current
Carpentry Instructor
Charter Oak Adult Education
12.2021 - Current
Construction Trade and Electrical Instructor
California Institution for Women
02.2021 - Current
Journeyman Plumber/Welder/Pipefitter
JCT Mechanical
01.2010 - 04.2014
Foreman
Spar Plumbing Inc
06.2008 - 01.2021
Owner/General Contractor
Adams Home Remodeling & Repair
12.2000 - 02.2021
Career Technical Education Credential - CTE Teaching
University of San Diego