Elgin Carnes
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
- Passionate Teacher with more than 16 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentors, or helps to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Expertise in developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish objective.
- Knowledge of mathematical principles and their application, such as algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Immense knowledge of Engineering and construction principle and technology
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
PLTW Instructor
McCluer North Senior High
St. Louis, MO
01.2012 - Current
- Expand the STEM initiative at the High School level especially reaching out to underrepresented groups.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Develop and facilitate differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
- Use effective presentation skills and use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
Master Teacher/Project Lead the Way
Project Lead The Way
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013 - Current
- Facilitate training events that fit within PLTW's three phase Professional Development model (Pre Training, Core, and Ongoing Training).
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Engineering Design Curriculum and 3D modeling software.
- Instructed up to 20 participants individually and in groups on Engineering Concepts.
- Analyzed training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals, resulting in higher completion rate within program.
- Participate in curriculum review related to the course..
- Ensured proper tracking in newly created databases of all partiscipants and instructors leaves, attendance, scores and overall performance.
Instructor
Verizon Innovative Learning Lab
St Louis, MO
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provide feedback to PLTW on best practices and/or improvements to program.
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Industrial Technology Instructor
Construction Careers Center
St. Louis, MO
01.2005 - 06.2012
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
- Provide instruction in Blueprint Reading- commercial and residential, estimating, calculating budget costs & material and Drafting/AutoCAD- design and model building, Project Lead the Way(Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering); Robotics Instructor.
- Facilitated an articulation agreement with St.Louis Community College with enabled students to receive college credit for High School courses.
- Helped individuals develop life skills, improve knowledge and enhance vocational skills.
- Developed and managed student activities and assessments to track student progress.
Production Technician
Print pack Inc
St. Louis, MO
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared production documents such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, guides and holding devices.
- Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment.
Construction Laborer
BSI Contractor
St. Louis, MO
01.1994 - 06.1997
- Boosted team efficiency and project requirements by correctly operating site equipment.
- Kept tools and equipment cleaned, well-maintained and properly stored to promote team efficiency.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
Construction Laborer
Bangert Brothers Construction
St. Louis, MO
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Ensured that signs and fences were repaired quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
Education
Master of Science - Administrative Leadership
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO06-2018
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering Technology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Science
St. Louis Community College
06-2000
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Performance evaluation
- Classroom technology
- SMART Board aptitude
- MS Office
- Google Suite
- Graphics design
- Learning Management Systems
Timeline
Instructor
Verizon Innovative Learning Lab
08.2018 - 06.2019
Master Teacher/Project Lead the Way
Project Lead The Way
01.2013 - Current
PLTW Instructor
McCluer North Senior High
01.2012 - Current
Industrial Technology Instructor
Construction Careers Center
01.2005 - 06.2012
Production Technician
Print pack Inc
01.1998 - 01.2005
Construction Laborer
BSI Contractor
01.1994 - 06.1997
Construction Laborer
Bangert Brothers Construction
01.1991 - 01.1994
Master of Science - Administrative Leadership
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering Technology
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Science
St. Louis Community College