Derrick Porter
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. To seek and maintain full-time Physical Education position that offers professional challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Chandler Unified & Higley Schools, K-12 Districts
04.2022 - Current
- Provide instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher
- Assist, aspire and coach up students to learn and develop in a classroom setting
- Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior
- Support special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed
- Encourage positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Coordinator/Coach of Youth Camps
The Grove Sports Fit Camp
06.2010 - Current
- Provide instruction and guidance to all youths during activities
- Encourage positive behavior through effective communication techniques
- Develop creative learning strategies to engage all athletics
- Met regularly with parents or guardians regarding youth/athlete’s progress and concerns
- Serve as a mentor, coach, parent, and teacher as needed.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Manufacturing Technologist
Phoenix Sensors
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Designing, testing & packaging a variety of sensors
- Assist in the set-up and operation of production manufacturing equipment
- Trained new team members in operating procedures to ensure compliance with standards
- Building and shipping products to Amazon
- Labeling and coordinating fulfillment functions
- Soldering, stripping & crimping wires.
- Increased output with the introduction of advanced automation technologies in manufacturing operations.
- Assisted management in strategic planning, setting achievable goals for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Established effective communication channels between various departments leading to smoother operations and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Optimized workflow by redesigning production floor layout and streamlining assembly processes.
Collection Manager
Cavalry Portfolio Service
06.2003 - 03.2007
- Supervised, coached, monitored and distributed workflow; credit cards, loans and auto deficiencies to 15 to 20 collection team members
- Analyzed and assisted in preparation of legal actions
- Achieved unit goal of $200k for 14 months consecutively
- Trained new staff, handled payroll concerns, conducted file reviews, call monitoring, fee waivers.
- Streamlined the collections process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and increasing overall productivity.
- Facilitated cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving internal communication between collections, sales, and finance departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management -
Grand Canyon University
10.2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
Volunteer Experience
- 2015, Malawi, East Africa, Mission trip
- 2008-present, Live Love Neighborhood Mentoring
- 2008-On Going, The Grove Church, Volunteer-Coach
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Chandler Unified & Higley Schools, K-12 Districts
04.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Technologist
Phoenix Sensors
08.2019 - 04.2022
Coordinator/Coach of Youth Camps
The Grove Sports Fit Camp
06.2010 - Current
Collection Manager
Cavalry Portfolio Service
06.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management -
Grand Canyon University
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