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JOAN RICKARD
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Skills include organizing, reviewing and editing information with data from diverse sources. Proficient in building and assisting with SQL and Oracle databases. Competent with AutoCAD software, ArcGIS and other programs.
SKILLS
MS SQL Server 2000
Spatial Analysis
Data Integrity
CAD Software
Data Conversion
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Confidential Records Management
Oracle Database Management
WORK HISTORY
MATH TEACHER 08/2021 to 05/2022
Berean Christian High School, Walnut Creek, CA
Created curriculum and taught Algebra 2, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and AP Statistics
Update Databases with current grades, lesson plans, and attendance of students
MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 08/2019 to 07/2021
Tilden Preparatory School, Walnut Creek, CA
Taught AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Physics as well as all levels of math from Algebra 1
Maintained records for student progress and grading purposes
MATH TEACHER 10/2018 to 07/2019
Orinda Academy, Orinda, CA
Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
MATH TEACHER 07/2016 to 06/2017
Contra Costa Christian School, Walnut Creek, CA
Taught 6th grade math, Geometry, and PreCalculus classes
Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER 07/2017 to 10/2018
Futures Academy, Walnut Creek, CA
Taught Middle and High School Math and Science classes in a one on one setting
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
GIS ANALYST 11/2013 to 07/2016
San Ramon Valley Fire District, San Ramon, CA
Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping
QA/QC data in centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database
Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST – GIS 02/2013 to 11/2013
Town of Danville, Danville, CA
Improved SQL and Oracle Spatial databases for GIS and Permitting system
Created records in Streetsaver to update and maintain Pavement Management System
Developed GIS using Geomedia and ArcGIS
Cropped data sets with FME to import ArcGIS data into Geomedia
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST III 09/1999 to 01/2005
City of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA
Installed improvements and adjusted parameters to optimize functionality.
Planned and designed system improvements to meet changing demands.
Maintained and updated systems for the Community Development Department including hardware and software requirements for approx 70 personnel including many diverse job requirements.
EDUCATION
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
M. S, Civil Engineering, 1999 graduated with honors
United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
B. S, Civil Engineering, 1990 graduated with honors
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Project Management Certificate