Carlos Weeden Jr
Saint Louis
Summary
Versatile and professional individual with a strong background in teaching middle school subjects such as math, history, and physical education. Demonstrates flexibility and a quick ability to grasp diverse topics, able to adapt to various teaching environments. Additionally, possesses skills in laboratory work, including titrating chemicals, environmental swabbing, and allergy testing. Solid background in quality assurance with a proven track record of ensuring customer products meet established standards. Broad range of skills and experiences equips to excel in any position or role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Hancock Place Middle School
02.2025 - Current
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Middle School History/Middle School Math Teacher
Kairos Academies
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Develop engaging 6th grade history curriculum, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness
- Implement interactive lessons to boost student participation and retention
- Analyze student performance data to tailor teaching methods
- Create assessments that effectively measure historical knowledge and analytical skills
- Collaborate with fellow educators to integrate cross-curricular elements into history lessons
- Participate in professional development to enhance teaching strategies
- Design creative projects that bring history to life, incorporating technology and hands-on activities
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Spectrum Brands
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing reported issues promptly and providing effective solutions.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by introducing automation tools into the QA process where appropriate.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Achieved timely resolution of non-conformance issues by implementing corrective action plans working closely with relevant departments.
- Streamlined defect tracking, adopting centralized system for reporting and monitoring resolution progress.
Physical Education Teacher
St. Simon the Apostle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students
- Implemented injury prevention protocols when needed during PE classes
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to current trends in health and wellness
- Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected
Quality Technician I
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented new testing procedures that improved efficiency and reduced product defects, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Proposed and developed innovative quality control methods, resulting in more comprehensive product assessments and higher standards
- Conducted rigorous quality assessments, identifying critical areas for improvement and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance product standards
- Completed and continuously followed and improving OSHA standards
Site Safety Technician
Sitex Safety and Rescue
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Assess document and discuss any potential hazards in current work setting
- Draft a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Develop new and different work plans for hazard control and to ensure safety
- Perform on-going monitoring of job conditions, air quality, equipment resources, equipment checks and report observations and recommendations to supervisors to assure both worker and team safety is maintained always
- Conducts daily audits and report any hazards
- Ensures monitoring equipment is calibrated at least daily/monthly/yearly (H2S, O2, CO, etc.)
- Coach and train employees and staff members to improve individual safety on job sites
- Conducts safety meetings to discuss Job Site Analysis and environmental analysis
- Trained first aid and CPR
- OSHA 30 certified, confined space rescue certified, Rescue certified, Lead Asbestos certified, Renovator right certified
Seed Technician
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Customer order picking and ensuring proper counting methods are used to successfully complete orders
- Team and time management is essential
- Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real-time data to maximize existing procedures
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed
- Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous Improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment
- Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting essential readings, maintenance orders, and production information
- Maintain critical process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g
- General shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures)
- Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities
- Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed
- Articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas
Carpenter Apprentice
Chentaltham Construction
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures
- Attended carpentry training seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge
- Ensured that all work completed met building codes prior to final inspection
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
Westminster College
Fulton, MO05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Dubourg Highschool
Saint Louis, MO05.2012
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Strategic problem-solving
- Data entry
- Detail-oriented
- Quality management techniques
- Decision-making
- Lesson planning
- Microsoft powerapps
Languages
Spanish
Certification
Substitute Teaching
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Hancock Place Middle School
02.2025 - Current
Middle School History/Middle School Math Teacher
Kairos Academies
07.2024 - 01.2025
Quality Assurance Specialist
Spectrum Brands
01.2024 - 06.2024
Physical Education Teacher
St. Simon the Apostle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Carpenter Apprentice
Chentaltham Construction
03.2023 - 06.2023
Seed Technician
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
01.2023 - 03.2023
Quality Technician I
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
06.2022 - 12.2022
Site Safety Technician
Sitex Safety and Rescue
03.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Dubourg Highschool
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
Westminster College
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