Years of teaching experience
Ricardo Smith
Brockton
Summary
Health education professional with strong expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment, adapt to changing needs, and drive student success. Skilled in promoting healthy lifestyles, communicating complex information clearly, and supporting diverse learning styles. Reliable team player with results-oriented approach.
Overview
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Work History
Teacher
King Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced students' understanding of health topics by utilizing various teaching methods, including lectures, group activities, and hands-on experiences.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
NEFCO Biosolids
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all electrical systems used in the production of organic fertilizer pellets
- Prepare weekly project status reports of upper management
- Install and repair wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical equipment, following blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Certified Personal Trainer
Old Colony YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Trained members who were interested in increasing their fitness levels, losing weight, or competition prep
- Provided clients with safe, reasonable exercises that they could perform in the gym as well as at home
- Gave clients ample notice if I needed to change appointment times and responded quickly to clients who needed to change their scheduled time
- Kept detailed data on my clients to measure the effectiveness of their fitness prescribed program and adjustment accordingly
- Designed programs and worked directly with the clients participating in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation program
- Led group fitness classes consisting of 15+ members 3 to 4 times a week
- Advised clients about important safety concerns and demonstrated exercises or maneuvers to ensure proper form was being used.
Field Service Technician
Crown Lift Trucks
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Was responsible for the repair and maintenance of all electrical and gas lift trucks
- Provided on-call emergency service as required and maintained communication with the department manager while in the field
- Educated customers on preventative maintenance and safety regulations, and provided general customer service over the phone as well as in person
- Used voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generating equipment, analyzers, and power supplies
- Applied creativity, logic, and critical thinking skills to complete complex repairs
- Used a wide variety of basic and advanced hand tools.
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Schlumberger
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Was responsible for safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical/electrical oil field services equipment
- Worked across a wide range of equipment including Diesel engines, hydraulics, electronic and pneumatic systems
- Performed troubleshooting to identify system faults and found ways to minimize/prevent those faults
- Stayed organized by documenting repairs and preventative maintenance services
- Made critical maintenance decisions while working on equipment in the field
- Built and maintained rapport with various parts vendors.
Electronics Technician
United States Army
03.2009 - 10.2013
- Repaired, maintained, and installed various military communications equipment
- Used test, measurement, diagnostic equipment, test program sets, and technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
- Used voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generating equipment, analyzers, and power supplies to diagnose faults
- Performed preventative maintenance checks and service on military communication equipment
- Led physical fitness training sessions at the platoon and battalion level.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts01.2020
A.A.S. - Exercise Science
Quincy College
Quincy, Massachusetts01.2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Student Engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Student Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom management
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
- Health/Family and Consumer Sciences All Levels
Work Availability
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Timeline
Teacher
King Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
NEFCO Biosolids
01.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Personal Trainer
Old Colony YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Field Service Technician
Crown Lift Trucks
09.2015 - 01.2017
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Schlumberger
11.2013 - 09.2015
Electronics Technician
United States Army
03.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education
Bridgewater State University
A.A.S. - Exercise Science
Quincy College
- Health/Family and Consumer Sciences All Levels
- Dance All Levels
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