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Kyle J. Heck

Jackson

Summary

Dynamic educator and former Chief Petty Officer with extensive experience in curriculum enhancement for over 1,300 students. Expert in welding and complex problem-solving, with a strong focus on fostering teamwork and executing strategic decisions in high-pressure environments. Committed to promoting safety and continuous improvement within educational and technical settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Jackson School District
Jackson
08.2022 - Current
  • Instructed over 600 students at the 7th and 9th grade levels in the past two years.
  • Currently, I am working with the department lead to update the school's curriculum guidelines and pacing charts for Industrial Tech.
  • Working with students to develop projects for the state industrial competition.

Chief Petty Officer

USN
06.1999 - 06.2022
  • Supervised instruction for upwards of 740 students over a span of two and a half years as Lead Chief Petty Officer at HT “A” School.
  • Managed the performance of eight instructional staff.
  • Revamped course structure in accordance with Naval guidelines.
  • Resolved tense situations utilizing expert mediation skills.
  • Instructed subordinates on Engineering, Welding, Plumbing, and Firefighting techniques.
  • Executed crucial decisions in challenging circumstances.
  • Coordinated activities among tenant commands, naval stations, and international military units
  • Orchestrated multiple adjustments in the instructional courses to create an updated and modern process.
  • Qualified Master Training Specialist, and helped four other personnel with their qualifications.

Education

MASTER’S IN EDUCATION - CTE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
05-2025

Emergency and disaster management -

American military university

Skills

  • Graduated from the Navy's High Pressure Advanced Weld School (NEC 4955)
  • Worked as Lead Welder on multiple ships, coordinating efforts to assist other commands with inspections
  • Lead Petty Officer of the South East Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) Weld Shop
  • Skilled negotiator
  • Sound judgment
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Time management
  • Team player
  • Risk Management
  • Safety-Oriented

Accomplishments

Trained, led, and motivated countless Sailors, Prioritized and executed daily workload, Long-term planning and supervising executions of multiple situations, Joint commendation medal, Two separate commendation medals, Eight Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals, Master Training Specialist (MTS), Various unit and personal awards to include Iraq campaign medal

Timeline

Teacher

Jackson School District
08.2022 - Current

Chief Petty Officer

USN
06.1999 - 06.2022

MASTER’S IN EDUCATION - CTE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI

Emergency and disaster management -

American military university
Kyle J. Heck