Michael Frazier
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Proficient Lead Instructor offering adcanced abilities developed over years in field. Decisive and results-focused leader with record of accomplishment in both student and instructor development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead instructor/Carpenter Apprentice
Squared Away onstruction
Plainfield, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for construction techniques and safety protocols.
- Led hands-on training sessions for diverse groups of students in construction practices.
- Mentored junior instructors to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Coordinated classroom activities and ensured a safe learning environment for all participants.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Utilized industry-standard tools and equipment during practical demonstrations and exercises.
- Collaborated with industry experts to update curriculum based on current trends in construction.
- Implemented assessment strategies to measure student understanding and skill acquisition.
- Evaluated students to uncover learning deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to maximize student learning outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student comprehension levels throughout the duration of courses.
- Conducted training sessions for new instructors and provided feedback on their performance.
- Created successful class and activity plans based on student needs and objectives.
- Coached teachers on how to improve classroom management, teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Communicated with other instructors regarding curriculum changes and updates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching best practices.
- Managed classroom dynamics by addressing disruptive behavior in an appropriate manner.
- Assisted in developing Individualized Education Programs for special needs students.
- Encouraged students to participate in activities that promoted critical thinking skills.
- Coordinated with other instructors to create a cohesive learning environment.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Assisted skilled carpenters in measuring and cutting materials accurately.
- Teach participants various hand and power tools operations following safety guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety and productivity.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used in services.
- Operated lift trucks to transport materials within the warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and storage areas accurately.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and safety knowledge.
- Operated forklift safely and efficiently throughout entire shift according to company guidelines and OSHA regulations.
- Instructed students on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in various construction techniques.
- Designed and installed landscape features including gardens and patios.
- Operated landscaping equipment such as trimmers, blowers, and mowers.
- Implemented irrigation systems to optimize water usage across landscapes.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
Education
Bremen High School
Midlothian, ILSkills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Construction safety
- Educational leadership
- Student engagement
- Program evaluation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Mentoring skills
- Team building
- Mentoring abilities
- Relationship building
- Adaptive learning
- Character building
- Subject matter expertise
- Cross-cultural communication
- Manage classrooms
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Certification
Construction site safety orientation April 2022
Core introduction to basic construction skills June 2022
18-hour basic trades Aptitude training course April 2022
Lead renovator training program May 2025
Illinois works pre-apprenticeship program July 2022
Core standardized craft training program June 2022
Curriculum proctor: national craft assessment and certification program February 2023
Core craft instructor February 2023
Core Curriculum performance evaluator February 2023
NCCER instructors certification training program February 2023
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
NCCER certified
Certified renovator
CPR certified
First aid
Timeline
Lead instructor/Carpenter Apprentice
Squared Away onstruction
07.2022 - Current
Bremen High School