Teacher

Donald C. Backer

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Professional Experience

Lakeland Andover School Lafayette, New Jersey

Industrial Arts/Technology Education/Problem Solving/Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

2008 –2013 (Part-time)

Developed curriculum and instructed students in the areas of woods technology, problem solving and critical thinking. Large focus on safety and maintenance of machinery and tools. Supervised various field trips. Instructed students in the areas of architecture and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD 200LT). Instruction specifically geared toward hands-on assignments such as engineering bridge design, laser experiments, simple machines, flight, Introduction to Electronics and the Production of Alternative Energy.

Roxbury Board of Education Succasunna, New Jersey

Architecture/Engineering/Computer-Aided Drafting

2000 – 2005, Roxbury High School

Instructed students in the areas of architecture, engineering, and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD 200LT). Prepared lesson plans; defined and planned class curriculum, goals, objectives, and outcomes, as well as tools and software to be utilized throughout the year. Participated in departmental meetings.

Technology Education/Problem Solving/Industrial Arts

1976 – 2000, Roxbury Middle School

Instructed students in the areas of electronics, engineering, computer-aided drafting, audio broadcasting, design, critical thinking and problem solving, photography 1 & 2, woods, metals & plastics technology and safety adhering to New Jersey State Safety Standards. Researched, designed, and constructed inventions and innovative design techniques. Maintained and repaired equipment as required. Liaison with key vendors on pricing and technical support. Prepared and presented budgets annually.

Activities

2002 – 2003 Blairstown Business Association Member/Grant Scholarship Committee

Participated in the creation /establishment of a Grant Program for high school graduating seniors. Defined criteria and requirements for scholarship consideration to include application design, high school/candidate selection process, essay review and recommendation.

1989 – 1991 Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Newark, Inc. – Life Camp Counselor

Designed technology education program in aerospace. Mentored disadvantaged children K-12.

Hobbies

Classic Cars & Motorcycles, Photography, Real Estate Investments, Innovations & Inventions

Education

Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

1996 – Supervisor Certificate

1993 – M.A. Master of Arts in Education

Kean College of New Jersey, Union, New Jersey

1976 – B.A. Industrial Arts Education

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