Phil McBride
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Motivated welding Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
U.A. Local 123
06.2022 - Current
- Trained 10 students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
- Maximized student success by keeping up-to-date on course materials and modern curricula.
- Implemented new curricula and continuously improved industry practices during day-to-day management.
Pipefitter/Welder Foreman
Local 123
09.2008 - Current
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
Education
Welding Certifications - Welding Technology
Erwin Technical College
02.2005
High School Diploma -
Chaimberlain High School
Tampa, FL05.2004
Skills
- Equipment Demonstration
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Test Administration
- Progress Tracking
- Public Speaking
- Student Mentoring
- Performance Evaluation
- Problem Resolution
- Self-Directed
- Relationship Building
- Supervision and Leadership
Timeline
Welding Instructor
U.A. Local 123
06.2022 - Current
Pipefitter/Welder Foreman
Local 123
09.2008 - Current
Welding Certifications - Welding Technology
Erwin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Chaimberlain High School
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