Richard Ewart
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Results-driven educator and former Sales Consultant with a proven history of top performance in both teaching and sales. Adept at creating collaborative learning environments that inspire engagement and success. Experienced in persuasive communication and instructional management, with a strong track record of engaging students and customers, adapting to diverse needs, and achieving success. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs and focused on achieving measurable results. Proficient in leveraging technology, cultivating a positive environment and fostering strong, collaborative relationships to support growth and engagement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Howard County Public School System
01.1996 - 06.2025
- Plan learning activities that provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Educate students regarding national and global social, political and economic issues focusing on effects of relevant current events with appropriate amalgamation into standardized curriculum.
- Utilize evolving technologies to enhance student education and skills to better grasp insight into classroom topics.
- Create daily lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with over 100 students each year in order to establish and support a positive educational environment for student learning.
Sales Consultant
CarMax
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Consistently achieved top performance sales goals (CarMax President's Sales Club - Platinum level)
- Provided sales and customer service assistance through a process of customer discovery and recommending relevant solutions.
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Provided ongoing customer support post sale to ensure the highest satisfaction (feedback from CarMax Customer Ratings)
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.1990
Skills
- Team oriented approach
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Results-Oriented
- Individualized Leadership Approach
- Strong Organizational Competence
- Influential Persuasion Skills
- Product and service knowledge
- Instructional Program Management
- Effective Time Management
- Information analysis
- Team-Based Learning
- Constructive Feedback Application
Accomplishments
- Implemented effective teaching strategies that led to a 90% pass rate in AP level courses
- President's Sales Club (Platinum level) at CarMax 4+ years
- High school coach - 22 teams in baseball and volleyball at the varsity level
- High school Class Sponsor - 4 years
- High school Debate Team / Model UN Sponsor - 7 years
- Meet Operational Director - 6 years, Maryland State Swimming
Certification
Maryland Teaching Certification (Secondary Social Studies 6-12)
Maryland State Sales License
Certified SCRUM MASTER
Timeline
Sales Consultant
CarMax
06.2016 - 06.2022
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Howard County Public School System
01.1996 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Towson University
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