RICHARD J. HEISSLER
Allendale
Summary
Certified in the State of New Jersey as a Teacher of Carpentry, Teacher of Drafting and Design Technology, and Teacher of Mathematics. Integral member of committee to research, plan, and design new STEAM buildings, STEAM courses, and STEAM curriculum at two high schools. Nineteen years of teaching technical classes at high school level. Four years of professional experience as a Civil Engineer. Sixteen years of experience developing plans using CAD software.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher: Industrial Arts, Engineering and CADD Design
Northern Highlands Regional High School
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Teacher of Woodworking and Engineering Design.
- Teacher of basic woodworking skills in grades 9-12.
- Headed the Theater Set Construction Club and Fishing Club.
- Redesigned and constructed an up-to-date Woodshop.
- Developed curriculum for a 3rd year full design/build woodshop class.
High School Teacher: Industrial Arts, Drafting, Engineering Design
Mahwah High School
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Teacher of CADD/Drafting, Engineering Design, and woodworking.
- Developed new STEM courses and wrote curriculum for emerging STEAM program of studies at school.
- Collaborated with committee to research, plan, and design new Stem Building for High School.
- Headed the Theater Set Construction Club.
High School Teacher: Industrial Arts, Drafting, Engineering Design
Glen Rock High School
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Teacher of CADD/Drafting, Engineering Design, and woodworking.
- Developed new STEM courses and wrote curriculum for emerging STEM program of studies at school.
- Collaborated with committee to research, plan, and design new Stem Building for High School.
- Coordinated and supervised student driven designs and building of projects throughout school.
Education
M.D. - STEM Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ06-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Subject expertise
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum design
Awards
Newark College of Engineering (NJIT) Outstanding Senior Award, Awarded to one senior for exemplary achievements., 3.63
Summary Of Experience And Qualifications
- Certified in the State of New Jersey as a Teacher of Carpentry, Teacher of Drafting and Design Technology, and Teacher of Mathematics.
- Integral member of committee to research, plan, and design new STEAM buildings, STEAM courses, and STEAM curriculum at two high schools.
- Nineteen years of teaching technical classes at high school level.
- Four years of professional experience as a Civil Engineer.
- Sixteen years of experience developing plans using CAD software.
Timeline
High School Teacher: Industrial Arts, Engineering and CADD Design
Northern Highlands Regional High School
01.2019 - 01.2025
High School Teacher: Industrial Arts, Drafting, Engineering Design
Mahwah High School
01.2011 - 01.2018
High School Teacher: Industrial Arts, Drafting, Engineering Design
Glen Rock High School
01.2004 - 01.2011
M.D. - STEM Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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