Jeff Baluch
Chandler,Az
Summary
Skilled Math teacher and Department Chair with 15 years of experience teaching math in a high school and community college setting. Strong history of breaking down complex concepts to help students understand and replicate problem-solving steps. Creative use of materials increased student engagement and success in class.
Previously as a Department Manager, was able to promote employee motivation and keep department operations aligned with goals by leveraging a proactive management style. Encouraging employees and diplomatic in mediating conflicts to enhance satisfaction and team collaboration. Excellent relationship-builder with good communication, time management, and multitasking skills focused on boosting business short- and long-term success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair & Math Teacher
TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2019 - Current
- Staffing of 20 teachers and 100+ courses, Ensuring success of all students and staff in the math department. Consistently one of the top schools in the district for testing scores.
- On-going teacher development and PD
- Staffing needs
Math Teacher
CHANDLER, COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2011 - Current
- Teaching various levels of mathematics from MAT09x – MAT15x
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Math Teacher
01.2010 - Current
- Taught high school level Algebra, Honors Geometry, College Mathematics
- Coordinating teacher for after school mathematics credit recovery and intervention program
- Coordinator for Summer Math Camp hosting 350-400 students
- Responsible for organization, staffing and budget
- Taught at Summer Math Camp
Math/Science Teacher
KYRENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Taught 8th/9th grade mathematics (Pre-Algebra/Algebra) and science
- Head coach for the track and wrestling teams (Up to 125 students)
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Production Shift Manager
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Ensured on-time product delivery and cost effectiveness of production activities
- Managed team of 30-40 manufacturing technicians
- Coordinated the production of three product lines which included Heat Treat & Plating
- Bevel gears, Impellers & Blades
Substitute Teacher
KYRENE SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Performed short and long term teaching assignments for grades K-9th
- Taught at all levels and various types of classes including science, math
- Language arts and social studies, PE.
Training Manager
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Partnered with multiple department managers to design and implement programs specifically optimized for enhancing employee performance within their departments
- Led a team of 6 developers who supported the development of >1,200 employees
- Certified as an Intel University instructor for 6 years in more than a dozen courses
INTEL CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.2002
Support Center Manager
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided front line support for all end user problems with the Automation systems
- Led factory level crisis events, drove response to chronic issues, reported results directly to senior management
- Drove call escalations to less than 5% which improved manufacturing availability
- Developed group of 24 engineers for higher performance and career development leading all Intel sites with lowest un-resolved user issues and highest certified staff
Manufacturing Shift Manager
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Coordinated shift production activities within the wafer fabrication factory
- Led management team, driving WIP policy implementation and product scheduling for the factory
- Managed 6 supervisors and 120 technicians who became the top performing shift
- Coordinated all safety events as an Emergency response commander
Manufacturing Shift manager
SEMATECH
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Ensured on-time product delivery and cost effectiveness of production activities
- Managed team of 10-15 manufacturing technicians
Production Master Scheduler
01.1989 - 01.1994
- Maintained and improved a large scale manufacturing production tracking application
- Solely forecasted product demand based on customer request and factory performance indices
- Created sophisticated and unique factory simulations to verify production schedules and equipment utilization forecasts
Senior Manufacturing Technician
HONEYWELL
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Operated various pieces of manufacturing equipment and performed SPC
- Performed several types of pre/post visual inspections
- Programmed for factory using RS/1 and VAX/DCL
Manufacturing Technician
INMOS SEMICONDUCTORS
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Operated various pieces of manufacturing equipment and performed SPC
- Additional activities included data entry and monthly organization/creation of graphs and charts of employee records
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences & Mathematics
St. Edward’s University
Austin, Texas05.1995
Skills
- Staff Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Performance Assessment
- Relationship and Team Building
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Approachable leader
- Department Vision
- Teaching Excellence
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Collaborative decision-making
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
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Department Chair & Math Teacher
TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2019 - Current
Math Teacher
CHANDLER, COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2011 - Current
Math Teacher
01.2010 - Current
Math/Science Teacher
KYRENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2007 - 01.2010
Production Shift Manager
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
01.2002 - 01.2007
Substitute Teacher
KYRENE SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2002 - 01.2007
Training Manager
01.2001 - 01.2002
Support Center Manager
01.1999 - 01.2001
INTEL CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.2002
Manufacturing Shift Manager
01.1995 - 01.1999
Manufacturing Shift manager
SEMATECH
01.1989 - 01.1995
Production Master Scheduler
01.1989 - 01.1994
Senior Manufacturing Technician
HONEYWELL
01.1986 - 01.1989
Manufacturing Technician
INMOS SEMICONDUCTORS
01.1984 - 01.1986
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences & Mathematics
St. Edward’s University
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