Carlos Valdez
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic educator and former UPS Dock Supervisor with a proven track record in fostering student engagement and enhancing comprehension through hands-on learning. Skilled in laboratory oversight and team collaboration, I successfully led initiatives that improved workflow efficiency and safety standards, while managing departmental budgets and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Southern Boone Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Managed and held the role of department head while maintaining and structuring budgets.
UPS Dock Supervisor
UPS
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Led a high-performing team of dock workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement among dock staff promoting best practices in workflow efficiency proactively.
- Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
- Loaded trucks and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Improved safety standards with regular inspections and adherence to company protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2024
Skills
- Microscope use
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Laboratory oversight
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Group leadership
- Lab management
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Southern Boone Middle School
08.2022 - Current
UPS Dock Supervisor
UPS
10.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Missouri
Similar Profiles
Sara AlburySara Albury
Special Education Paraprofessional at Boone Grove Middle SchoolSpecial Education Paraprofessional at Boone Grove Middle School
Luke ArmstrongLuke Armstrong
Camp Counselor at Daniel Boone Area Middle SchoolCamp Counselor at Daniel Boone Area Middle School
Kennady ForrerKennady Forrer
2nd Grade Teacher at Southern Boone School District2nd Grade Teacher at Southern Boone School District
Joseph AlfanoJoseph Alfano
Field Service Manager /Technical Project Manager at Linear TechnologiesField Service Manager /Technical Project Manager at Linear Technologies
Heather BankertHeather Bankert
Clinical Transport Assistant at Lexington Medical CenterClinical Transport Assistant at Lexington Medical Center