Sean M. Rafferty
Riverside,CA
Summary
Focused professional, adept at planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees and ensuring efficient production in accordance with standards. Applies a creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing effective solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering teams to achieve exceptional performance. Demonstrated achiever with strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in teaching new concepts, collaborating effectively as a team member, and communicating ideas clearly. Extensive computer proficiency with knowledge of multiple software applications. Enthusiastic and experienced in working with the general public.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Explosives Detection K9 Handler
Global K9 Protection Group
03.2024 - Current
- Inspect cargo at various Certified Cargo Screening Facilities to ensure airway bills match order
- Record body camera footage of detailed searches for Transportation Security Administration
- Use Talon View to record detailed search logs including time, number of cargo searched, airway bill information, and any detection of explosive odor
- Follow procedures for chain of custody of cargo
- Keep Secret Security Information secure
- Train Explosives Detection K9 on every shift
- Problem solve and implement solutions when K9 is not productive and apply training
- Communicate with warehouse staff to efficiently screen cargo
- Audit other K9 teams to ensure Handler recognizes change of behavior of K9 Partner when exposed to explosives odor
- Write detailed reports of blind audits
- Care for K9 at home along with at work
- Prevents potential bomb threats by conducting explosive detection sweeps with a certified explosives-detection K9 partner at various locations.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
iLEAD Empower Generations
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Follow the instructions left by the Facilitator or alert the Administrator if there are no plans to follow
- Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans
- Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
- Teach all subjects and other appropriate learning activities according to curriculum requirements, the iLEAD charter and policies developed by the Governing Board
- Effectively use a broad range of instructional strategies, including providing a constructivist curriculum, challenging goals and effective feedback, differentiated instruction and backward mapping, among others
- Execute planned learning experiences provided by Facilitators in order to motivate learners and best utilize instruction time
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each learner
- Establish and maintain outstanding classroom management skills needed to achieve a functional and supportive learning atmosphere
- Maintain professional competence through participation in professional learning activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities
- Perform basic attendance accounting and business records as required
- Effectively use advanced technology as a learning tool; able to integrate technology into teaching
- Provide standards-based instruction; align curriculum and standards and adopt grading practices that can be used in standards-based and performance-based grading
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing learner behavior in classroom
Lead Tutor
Vista Real Charter High School, Mission View Public Charter
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Support and coach Tutors on best practices
- Develop and facilitate Professional Development Trainings
- Interpret, record, and present Tutor Department Data to Administration
- Obtain Key Performance Data Indicators to help Tutors identify areas of opportunity for growth
- Inspire and motivate students to reach full potential academically and personally
- Maintain a professional relationship with administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and community members
- Utilized assessment data to adjust teaching strategies, ensuring continuous improvement in student achievement.
Lead Admissions Counselor
Ashford University
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Exceed student retention expectations
- Develop and coach new hires on best practices to ensure success
- Meet the needs of a diverse student population to ensure an overall positive experience
- Follow up with current students through the completion of introductory courses to ensure student support and success
- Identifying and qualify prospective students
- Schedule and conduct admissions interviews
- Identify/address concerns of prospective and current students
- Adhere to FERPA guideline to ensure maximum security for student identity
- Daily use of time management and attention to detail
- Counsel students on degree programs related to area of interest and financial aid options
- Enhanced applicant experience by providing personalized guidance and support throughout the admissions process.
- Mentored newly hired Admissions Counselors on best practices related to application review procedures and follow-up strategies.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from prospective students via phone, email, or social media channels.
Instructional Aid
Golden West College
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assist professor with reading discussion posts and offer guidance to students
- Provide professor with insight to at-risk students
- Verifying student discussion content meets syllabus requirements
- Reengage at-risk students and assist with information for opportunities to improve understanding of content and grades
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback to teachers for assessment and improvement strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, aiding teachers in making informed instructional decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12.2012
Associate of Arts - Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.2009
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Studies
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.2009
Associate of Arts -
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.2009
Associate of Science -
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.2009
Skills
- Skilled at teaching new concepts to others
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Training Program Development
References
- Melissa Rashid, Assistant Principle, Assurance Learning Academy, (818) 924-2482, mrashid@assurancelearning.org, 411 S. Brand St., San Fernando, CA, 91340
- Ryan Campbell, Sergeant, Riverside Police Department, (909) 395-7082, rycampbell@riversideca.gov, 8181 Lincoln Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
- Roger Denniston, K9 Handler, Los Angeles Airport Police Department, (951) 660-4773, rdenniston@lawa.org, 13748 Heisler Street Eastvale, CA 92880
- Jennie Stott, Crew Cheif, John Minch and Associates, (760) 889-6107, jennie.a.stott@gmail.com, 1951 West Trent Court Way
Mustang, OK 73064
Timeline
Explosives Detection K9 Handler
Global K9 Protection Group
03.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
iLEAD Empower Generations
08.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Tutor
Vista Real Charter High School, Mission View Public Charter
02.2017 - 08.2021
Instructional Aid
Golden West College
06.2016 - 08.2016
Lead Admissions Counselor
Ashford University
02.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Studies
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts -
Riverside City College
Associate of Science -
Riverside City College
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