US History Teacher

• Jul 2022 - Present

High School Social Studies Teacher

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2022

Youth Development Specialist/School Safety Counselor

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

School Safety Counselor - Ensured an equal opportunity for all students to learn in the least restrictive environment - Implemented therapeutic crisis intervention techniques to deescalate potentially violent situations - Collaborated with teachers and psychologists to develop individualized education plans - Promoted a positive academic attitude - Tutored students in various subject matter Residential Youth Specialist • Developed appropriate relationships with male youth ages 11-21 with a history of abuse, neglect and household dysfunction. • Planned and coordinated on and off campus recreation activities based on student goals and needs. • Supervised youth during recreational outings and teach appropriate social behavior and conduct off site. • Evaluated positive coping skills and potential triggers to enhance individual success upon departure. • Implemented therapeutic crisis intervention techniques and replace maladaptive coping skills with healthy alternatives • Counseled youth during emotionally challenging situations using life space interview strategy. • Maintained over 15 confidential resident records following OCFS and New York State guidelines. Show less

Historic Ship Tour Guide

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

• Informed general public about World War II Destroyer Escorts and USS Slater • Provided safe transport of public throughout historic ship • Informed general public about World War II Destroyer Escorts and USS Slater • Provided safe transport of public throughout historic ship

Produce Associate, Seafood Associate

• Jun 2010 - Sep 2014

• Provided exemplary customer service • Ensured the highest quality of goods at all times • Ordered products as needed • Provided exemplary customer service • Ensured the highest quality of goods at all times • Ordered products as needed

Merchandiser

• May 2011 - Oct 2012

• Provided exemplary customer service to clients • Offloaded and stored beverage pallets safely • Maintained full stock of goods in coolers and shelves • Rotated products to ensure best quality beverages • Condensed and organize backstock • Ordered products as necessary • Built displays • Sold in new merchandise • Provided exemplary customer service to clients • Offloaded and stored beverage pallets safely • Maintained full stock of goods in coolers and shelves • Rotated products to ensure best quality beverages • Condensed and organize backstock • Ordered products as necessary • Built displays • Sold in new merchandise

Machinist Mate

• 2006 - 2010

- Operated and maintained steam propulsion turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment - Ensured water purity levels by use of distilling plant for boiler feedwater & potable water - Provided safe transfer of hazardous material such as fuel oil & wastewater - Led & trained groups of 10-15 junior sailors in planned maintenance & major equipment repairs - Expertly trained in firefighting and deflooding - Operated and maintained steam propulsion turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment - Ensured water purity levels by use of distilling plant for boiler feedwater & potable water - Provided safe transfer of hazardous material such as fuel oil & wastewater - Led & trained groups of 10-15 junior sailors in planned maintenance & major equipment repairs - Expertly trained in firefighting and deflooding