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Thomas Helgoth

Houston

Summary

A dedicated public servant with over 5 years of experience in mentoring, teaching, and leading teams in the military and law enforcement sector. Strong expertise in creating effective lesson plans, teaching aids, and testing material to ensure comprehension and retention of diverse material. Highly accomplished in successfully presenting information through varied techniques and formats, including: role playing, simulations, group exercises and discussions, videos, and lectures. 

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher (AP Human Geography)

Atascocita High School
Humble
09.2016 - Current
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks. 
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
  • Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
  • Tutored students after school and on weekends to prepare them for the Advanced Placement exam in Human Geography.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.

Detective/Master Peace Officer

Pasadena Police Department
Pasadena
02.2001 - 11.2015
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Instructed police cadets and developed lesson plans based on state requirements, achieving a 100% first time pass rate on the state licensing exam across all trainees.
  • Effectively managed high-stress, volatile situations where life, property, and public welfare were at risk.
  • Ensured operations were conducted within legal guidelines to protect the individual civil rights of all parties.
  • Maintained investigatory integrity to successfully complete cases towards proper and just outcomes.
  • Networked among personnel to promote diversity, teamwork, and professionalism. 

Cavalry Scout, Staff Sergeant

United States Army
Ft. Hood
11.1996 - 04.2006
  • Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2004 – 2006, Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
  • Achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant with promotion in war time conditions.
  • Planned and executed flight operations with unmanned aerial vehicles to maintain security of ground forces.
  • Completed missions with little supervision through an understanding of large-scale operations.
  • Supervised assigned personnel daily, oversaw training to ensure proficiency, and provided career guidance.
  • Completed quarterly performance evaluations utilizing formal and informal counselling sessions.
  • Wrote citations and recommendations for awards, promotions, and corrective actions.

Skills

MS Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point 

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Lesson Plans & Course Material

Novell

Presentations & Public Speaking

Adobe products including PDF creation and Photoshop

eSchool training

Eduphoria

Professional Development

 Instructional Techniques & Formats

Timeline

Student Teacher (AP Human Geography)

Atascocita High School
09.2016 - Current

Detective/Master Peace Officer

Pasadena Police Department
02.2001 - 11.2015

Cavalry Scout, Staff Sergeant

United States Army
11.1996 - 04.2006

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