Ricardo Rivera
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator with 8 years of experience in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students across diverse learning spectrums. Adept at promoting social and emotional development through collaborative and motivational methods. Combines strong organizational skills with a robust educational background to deliver high-quality instruction. Effective communicator and team player, valued for building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Education Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
Bloomington, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Established strong, trusting relationships with parents and the community, promoting open communication about student well-being and progress.
- Participated in building a community of belonging and support, aligning with the school's core values and vision. Worked closely with the principal and staff to empower and inspire students, preparing them for life’s challenges and opportunities.
- Contributed to fostering a school environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student feels a sense of belonging and achievement.
- Created a respectful and welcoming classroom atmosphere, prioritizing safety and individualized attention, making every student feel included and valued.
- Taught Skill Trades and orientated students about career pathways, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and ensuring all students feel represented and valued in the curriculum.
- Championed using restorative strategies in classroom management and conflict resolution, fostering a positive school culture based on mutual respect, understanding, and inclusiveness.
- Integrated "Kagan" cooperative learning strategies in lesson planning, promoting collaborative and interactive learning environments that support inclusive participation and diverse perspectives.
- Built strong relationships, known among students for unwavering dedication and support, often described as someone who would metaphorically 'put my hands on fire for them,' which fostered a strong sense of security and trust within the student body.
- Advocacy with administration proactively engaged with school administration multiple times to advocate for student rights, ensuring all efforts were made to support and assist students in achieving their full potential in a fair and inclusive environment.
- Student advocacy and support, demonstrated a profound commitment to student welfare by successfully securing housing for a student in need, reflecting a deep level of trust and responsibility taken for student well-being.
Technology Education Teacher
South St. Paul Public Schools
South Saint Paul, MN
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Secondary Robotics Coach.
- Received a Roxanne Bliss Silver Apple Award.
- Community of United Latinos Leader.
- Taught Automation & Robotics, Intro to trades, Intro to Woods and Manufacture.
- Suggested products and services to match raise funds for the Community of United Latinos.
- Created and maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning while providing individualized instruction for each student.
- Evaluated student progress through tests and assignments, provided feedback, and monitored their academic growth.
- Advised students on designing portfolios showcasing their knowledge in the field of technology education.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Technology Education Teacher
Osceola School District
Kissimmee, United States
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Taught Design & Modeling, Automation & Robotics, and, Magic of electrons.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Qualify for the world championship Odyssey of the Mind.
- Motivate students to design, create and test artifacts.
- Won multiple Vex robotics competitions.
- Elaborated 3d Models utilizing CAD Software's (SketchUp, Thinkercad).
- Got certified in Design & Modeling and Automation & Robotics by Project Lead the Way
- Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
- Explained how robotics works in middle school in behalf of the Career and Technical Education in the Osceola School District fair.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Conducted tests, gathered data and graphed trends to assess and enhance designs.
- Built and tested prototype products and systems during design and pre-production phases.
- Tracked student progress in online system, immediately implementing action plans for failing grades.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Technology Teacher
Department Of Education - Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Participated in the middle School Technologies competition with my students.
- Appear on the Journal of Differentiated Support Network presenting a musical composition to encourage the students to try their best in the Puerto Rico standardized test.
- Learn how to Program using Robot C
- Received a recognition for helping rebuild a school after the pass of the Hurricane Maria at Humacao, Puerto Rico.
- Received a certificate in digital design and 3d printing (6 hours).
- Got certify in STEM by G.Works and AMGEN.
- Received a certificate for my participation in the second congress of engineering and technology for the STEM teachers.
- Received a certificate for assisting to the Microsoft Education Puerto Rico Forum 2018.
- Got certify by the University of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Department of Education as a mentor for developing educators.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques, including coding to use in classroom.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Attended seminars and workshops to discover latest advances in computer education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Technology Education
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina
Carolina, PR4 2016
MBA - Cybersecurity
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Performances Assessments
- Problem Resolution
- Fluent in Spanish
- Excellence Communication
- Restorative Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Leadership
- Interpersonal
- Advocacy
Certification
- Technology Education Teacher: Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Engineering and Technology Education: Florida Department of Education
- Technology Education: Minnesota Department of Education
- STEM 1: AMGEN & G.Works
- Design and Modeling: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Automation & Robotics: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Cooperating Teacher: University of Puerto Rico & Puerto Rico Department of education
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Technology Education Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Technology Education Teacher
South St. Paul Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2022
Technology Education Teacher
Osceola School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
Technology Teacher
Department Of Education - Puerto Rico
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Technology Education
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina
MBA - Cybersecurity
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
- Technology Education Teacher: Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Engineering and Technology Education: Florida Department of Education
- Technology Education: Minnesota Department of Education
- STEM 1: AMGEN & G.Works
- Design and Modeling: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Automation & Robotics: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Cooperating Teacher: University of Puerto Rico & Puerto Rico Department of education
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