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Richard Chapin

Henniker

Summary

Versatile educator and leader with experience at Hillsboro Deering Middle School, adept in student engagement and laboratory management. Excelled in creating interactive lessons using technology, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Skilled in adapting curriculum for special needs students, demonstrating a blend of empathy and instructional innovation. Proven track record in team collaboration and maintaining high safety standards in diverse environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Science Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Hillsboro Deering Middle School
09.1998 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Kept laboratory environment neat, well-stocked and safe for students.
  • Instructed Middle School students in principles, theories and facts of Science.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilizes a wide variety of technology to diversify instruction.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
  • Worked in team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Concrete Foreman

Henniker Crush Stone
06.1990 - 07.1996
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 180 pounds.
  • Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Met with engineers to plan layouts and timeframes for jobs.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
  • Poured and laid concrete for 100s projects.

Aircraft Crew Chief C-130 H All Systems Qualified

United States Air Force, USAF
10.1985 - 10.1989

Flying Crew Chief C-130 H All systems Qualified Including Max Power Run -up and Aircraft taxing, aircraft hydraulics, Electrical, Engine maintenance, flight control surfaces, Landing gear and Tire inspections and Maintenance, Servicing of fuel and Liquid Oxygen. This included all full aircraft inspections on the ground and in flight.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - K-8 Regular Education/Special Education K-12

New England College
Henniker, NH
04-1997

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

New England College
Henniker, NH
04-1994

Skills

  • Enhancing student interaction
  • Curriculum development
  • Laboratory management
  • Effective classroom management
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Technology implementation
  • Experiential learning facilitation
  • Practical learning experience
  • Tailored instruction
  • Laboratory oversight
  • Critical thinking in problem-solving
  • Skill development
  • Effective lesson execution
  • Targeted student support
  • Environmental education
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Student evaluation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Smartboard management
  • Program implementation

Timeline

Middle School Science Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Hillsboro Deering Middle School
09.1998 - Current

Concrete Foreman

Henniker Crush Stone
06.1990 - 07.1996

Aircraft Crew Chief C-130 H All Systems Qualified

United States Air Force, USAF
10.1985 - 10.1989

Bachelor of Arts - K-8 Regular Education/Special Education K-12

New England College

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

New England College