Proactive educator known for effective classroom management and safety compliance. Leveraging experience from diverse roles to create a safe and engaging learning atmosphere.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Wood County Board Of Education
Parkersburg, West Virginia
08.2025 - Current
Developed lesson plans to engage students in learning activities.
Created a positive classroom environment to foster student participation.
Assisted in grading assignments to provide feedback to students.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching strategies.
Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain order and discipline.
Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Communicated with parents regarding student progress and needs.
Incorporated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Chemours
Washington, WV
01.2007 - 08.2025
Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Diagnosed mechanical issues and developed repair solutions to minimize downtime.
Conducted inspections of production equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
Operated hand tools and power tools for repairs and installations effectively.
Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
Operated a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, grinders, drill presses and saws.
Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from production personnel.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Coordinator
Chemours
Washington, WV
01.2001 - 01.2007
Coordinated safety, health, and environmental compliance audits and assessments for regulatory adherence.
Developed and implemented sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and resource consumption.
Conducted training sessions on safety, health, and environmental awareness and best practices for staff.
Performed periodic audits of operations at various locations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Monitored continuous improvement efforts to reduce risks and promote safety, health and environmental compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg, WV
05-1986
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Educational technology
Student assessment
Curriculum development
Safety compliance
Equipment inspection
Training facilitation
Performance evaluation
Continuous improvement
Motivating students
Equipment maintenance
Mechanical diagnostics
Hydraulic systems
Preventive maintenance
Problem solving
Time management
Pneumatic systems maintenance
Lockout and tagout procedures
Safety training
Safety management
Environmental compliance
Preventative maintenance
OSHA standards and codes
Safety management systems
OSHA regulations
Accomplishments
While Safety, Health and Environmental Coordinator, I was the lead for the implementation of the Environmental Management System for the Engineering Polymers Division at Dupont (Chemours). This management system obtained ISO 14001 Certification and this is still used today within the Chemours organization.
Accomplishments
I worked 28 years without incident or injury. I have been involved in many teams in my career at Dupont (Chemours) including the Global Safety Team for Engineering Polymers. Involved in many captial projects providing maintenance experience to the teams tasked in the project design and implementation.