Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Project Designer, Senior CAD Technician
The BC Consultants
01.1994 - 03.2004
Reviewed building codes to ensure full compliance within project designs.
Resolved complex design challenges through creative problem-solving techniques.
Coordinated with contractors to ensure accurate implementation of design elements during construction phases.
Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design plans.
Developed detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-aided drafting software.
Participated in client meetings to gather requirements and establish clear project expectations.
Collaborated with architects and engineers to develop cohesive, functional design solutions.
Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Led a team of junior CAD technicians, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.
Computer Draftsman
Lord, Anderson, Worrell, Barnett, Inc.
03.1991 - 11.1993
Improved communication between departments by effectively translating complex concepts into visual formats.
Enhanced team productivity by training junior draftsmen on industry best practices and software usage.
Optimized design development by maintaining an organized database of project files and resources.
Expedited approval processes by producing clear, concise, and compliant documentation for regulatory agencies.
Collaborated with engineers to produce detailed technical drawings, improving project accuracy.
Draftsman, Engineering Traffic Technician
Horner and Canter Associates
06.1989 - 08.1991
Participated in on-site traffic counts and site analysis to assist the firm's principals, senior technicians, and engineers with traffic impact analysis.
Collaborated with traffic engineering technicians to produce accurate, detailed hand-drafted traffic site plans for the firm's clients.
Mentored junior draftsmen, sharing best practices and providing guidance for skill improvement.
Used computer software to analyze traffic impact studies.
Special Education Teacher, Sandburg Middle School at Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VASpecial Education Teacher, Sandburg Middle School at Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA