Steve Strong
Educator
Ventura,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 13 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings. Patient Learning Trainer offering 3 years of hands-on experience preparing basic and complex training programs, identifying training needs and translating requirements into training. Thorough and coordinated professional with extensive knowledge of learning principles and instructional design theories. Committed to blending humor and multimedia to deliver useful training to employees.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAI Education Specialist
Ventura Unified School District
Ventura, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
- Worked with diverse students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
Career and Technical Education Instructor
Ventura Unified School District
Ventura, CA
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Owensboro Public Schools
Owensboro, KY
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Construction Manager
Steve Strong Construction
Ventura, CA
05.1984 - 11.2003
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Supervised team of 18 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
Carpenter/Drywall Foreman
Drywall Mechanics
Ventura, CA
06.1977 - 11.1985
- Prepared materials and set up equipment and supplies to support seamless drywall installation.
- Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
- Removed and replaced damaged drywall to complete repair and restoration projects.
- Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
- Used diverse variety of tools and equipment for safe installation of drywall.
- Promoted use of proper PPE and safety equipment to safeguard teams and equipment.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 03.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education Specialist
Brescia University
Owensboro, KY 06.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
[Subject] mastery
undefinedCertification
General Contractor Steve Strong Construction
Softball Coach
2015-2019 Asst. Softball Coach Foothill Technology High School Ventura, CA
2009-2014 Head Softball Coach Owensboro High School Owensboro, KY
2004-2008 Asst. Softball Coach Pitching Coach Brescia University Owensboro, KY
2000-2004 Head Softball Coach Ventura High School Ventura, CA
Timeline
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
03.2020 - 03.2021
SAI Education Specialist
Ventura Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
Career and Technical Education Instructor
Ventura Unified School District
07.2015 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Owensboro Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education Specialist
Brescia University
06.2007 - 05.2009
General Contractor Steve Strong Construction
02-1988
Construction Manager
Steve Strong Construction
05.1984 - 11.2003
Carpenter/Drywall Foreman
Drywall Mechanics
06.1977 - 11.1985
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