Michael Sorrentino
East Greenwich,RI
Summary
Articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and a focus on positively contributing to department success. Proven skill in curriculum and course development. Throughout my twenty-one years in education, I have received many awards for my excellence in teaching, advising, and professionalism.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor Welding Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained teaching 22 credit hours of lecture and laboratory
- Budget planning
- Manage the safety of all students in laboratories
- Demonstrated responsibility to meet deadlines, prioritize duties, and accept and apply constructive feedback
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades, and reports in strict confidence
- Formulated a well-structured course content syllabus to detail learning goals and expected outcomes
- Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment
- Advisor and founder of Welding Engineering Club 2021
- Advisor SKILLS USA Leadership
- Partnerships, Recruitment and Articulations Agreements
- Developed Noncredit adult learning coursework
- Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and curriculum development.
Vocational Teacher Metal Fabrication and Joining of Metals
Medford Vocational Technical High School
Medford, MA
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Taught Metal Fabrication and the Joining of Metals coursework Chapter 74 frameworks Massachusetts to ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth-grade high school students
- Managing budgets for Welding Club and Vocational Technical Program
- Promoted a safe, clean classroom environment for individualized and small group needs
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives and learning disabilities IEP
- Founded a Welding Club 2018
- Interviewing committee panel member.
Associate Professor and Advisor Welding Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
08.2006 - 06.2016
- Worked effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promoted innovation, teaching, learning, retention, and service to a diverse student population
- Supervising adjunct instructors and teacher’s assistants
- Developed curriculum in alignment with community college standards
- Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes
- Articulation Agreements and Recruitment
- Founded Welding Scholarship 2009
- Managing budgets for Welding Technology Scholarships Foundation
- Founded Welders Among Communities Club 2007
- Developed Noncredit Coursework for Dislocated workers, Incarcerated Department of Transportation programs
- Served and Chaired numerous College committees
- OSHA 30 Certification.
Vocational Teacher Welding Technology
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Spencerport, NY
08.2001 - 08.2006
- Applied various instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles
- Promoted safe and clean laboratories
- Maintained a school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions
- Maintained yearly budgets for the welding program
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education
- Prepared course objectives to follow the school's curriculum standards established by the school and state.
Project Engineer/Welding Inspector
Bell Company
Rochester, NY
10.2001 - 07.2005
- Managing all purchase-ordered products, equipment, and consumables
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures
- Nondestructive Testing application.
Welder's Apprentice
Empire Metals
Rochester, NY
07.1994 - 05.2001
- Installed fabricated metal components in the processing plant by welding
- Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears, and chipping knives
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes
- Managing budgets for welding consumables and equipment
- Implementing Safety Procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Vocational Education
SUNY Empire State College
06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College
05.1992
Skills
- Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Recruitment
- Community Outreach
- Academic Advisement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Team Leadership
- Networking
Honors Memberships Certs
- Medford Vocational Technical High School Stand Out Award 2017 and 2021 in Professionalism, Steadfast, Collaboration, and Meaningful Instructions
- Mohawk Valley Community College Award for Ten Years of Excellent Service, Sept. 2016
- Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care Certificate of Recognition, May 2015
- Senator Joseph A. Griffo Certificate of Recognition, May 2015
- Utica Police Department Community Educator Award 2014
- New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit, May 2015
- Genesis Group Celebration of Education Award, Jan. 2010
- Oneida County Office for the Aging & Continuing Care & Oneida County Youth Bureau Certificate of Appreciation, Dec. 2009
- MVCC Excellent Professional Service Award 2007 and 2008
- Monroe 2 BOCES Vocational High School Good Apple Teaching Award 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002
- American Welding Society Professional Educational Member 2001- Present
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Member 2002-Present
- American Petroleum Institute Member 2006- Present
- ASM International Society Member 2007-Present
- Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Educator Member 2010-Present
- American Society of Mechanical Engineering Professional Member 2011-Present
- AWS D1.1 3G, 4G, NYS DOT 3G
Timeline
Associate Professor Welding Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
07.2021 - Current
Vocational Teacher Metal Fabrication and Joining of Metals
Medford Vocational Technical High School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Associate Professor and Advisor Welding Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College
08.2006 - 06.2016
Project Engineer/Welding Inspector
Bell Company
10.2001 - 07.2005
Vocational Teacher Welding Technology
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
08.2001 - 08.2006
Welder's Apprentice
Empire Metals
07.1994 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Vocational Education
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College
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