R.L. WILKINS *** Seaman Ave #D*, New York, NY ****4 cel 213-***-**** adzx6x@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Earth Science and Environmental Science High School Science teacher

Teacher of record for two 11th grade Earth Science and three 11th and 12th grade Environmental Science classes

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter High School, Bronx New York City, NY, 11/17/21 – June 2022

A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (2015) trained in the CalTeach program for STEM majors. After teaching adult education for many years, I completed my degree to be able to teach High School Science.

My training is for a single subject credential in Science: Geosciences.

With studies focused on

Geomorphology, Geology, Geographic Information Analysis, Geography, Biogeography,

Meteorology, Climate Dynamics, Ecosystem Responses to Climate,

Communicating Ocean Science to Informal Audiences, Oceanography,

Astronomy, Descriptive Physics,

Human Biological Evolution, Childbirth Education, Health,

Research Methods for Math and Science teachers, Knowing and Learning in Math and Science,

Project Based Instruction, Classroom Interactions: Focus on Equity in Urban Schools, History of Science in the US, SAT Prep Instruction, and Statistics.

Teaching, Instruction, Tutoring, Lecture, Presentation and Curriculum Development:

Experienced as the Science teacher of record at a Health and Science Charter school in the South Bronx,

and as a Guest Teacher at 66 high schools and middle schools for Science and Math in and around Los Angeles,

and as a Driver’s Education classroom teacher at Los Angeles area inner city high schools,

a math tutor for Los Angeles USD high school students for the No Child Left Behind Program,

and as an adult education Drivers Education classroom Instructor,

with over 30,000 students who attended over 1,300 of his six and eight hour presentations.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Earth Science and Environmental Science High School Science teacher 11/17/21 – June 2022

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter High School, Bronx New York City, NY

Teacher of record for two 11th grade Earth Science and three 11th and 12th grades Environmental Science classes

- CBEST - Permanent Passing Status California Commission on Teacher Credentialing License ID# 41731258 7/2015

- Guest Teacher, Teachers on Reserve [September 2015 – June 2019] 536 assignments at 66 private and charter high schools and middle schools for Science, Math, English, History, and Government

- Tutor, the Academic Advantage [February 2013 – May 2013]

Math tutor for 9 -11 grade LAUSD students using Learning with Laptops in the No Child Left Behind Program

- Instructor, Ford Driving School February 2011 – April 2013

Classroom Driving School Instructor at Santee, Belmont, Eagle Rock, and Manuel Arts High Schools.

- Traffic Violator School Instructor, Traffic Safety Consultants 2006 - 2011

Presented over 750 eight hour classes in traffic safety and traffic law at over 100 California locations including: Maric College, Valley College of Medical Careers, Woodbury University and National University.

- Defensive Driving classroom Instructor, Laff-It-Up Defensive Driving, 1995 - 2001

Certified by the Texas Education Agency in 4 different curricula

Taught concurrently for Laugh Station Defensive Driving, Comedy Zone Defensive Driving, Comedy Defensive Driving, Superior Defensive Driving, Holiday Defensive Driving, Longhorn Defensive Driving and others.

Taught over 550 6-hour classes in defensive driving.

- Home-school tutor, Cates curriculum 1984 –1985

- Camp counselor, Salvation Army. Oracle, AZ June – August 1977, trained in positive reinforcement techniques by Dr. Jonathan Raymond

EDUCATION:

University of California Berkeley Bachelor of Arts, Geography major / Science and Mathematics Education minor,

3.46 GPA [overall 3.68 for B.A.] May 2015

Los Angeles City College, A. A., magna cum laude - Liberal Arts Natural Sciences and Mathematics May 2013

Texas Education Agency certification in driving instruction curricula 1992 - 2001

ACADEMIC HONORS Koshland Excellence in Teaching Scholarship May 2015

Phi Theta Kappa 2013

Los Angeles Geographical Society Scholarship May 2013

Los Angeles City College Foundation Honors Scholarship May 2013

LACCF Lucille Schwartz Scholarship for aspiring teachers May 2013

Parent's Scholarship Committee Scholarship June 1976

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Commendation May 1974

LANGUAGES

fluent in English, able to read German, Irish-Gaeilge, and Swedish. Some conversational Russian and Farsi

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Education, Entertainment and Management professional with extensive experience in classroom instruction, business development and project management. A diligent, independent, self-starter who gets the job done.

A seasoned and versatile entertainment and management professional, with extensive experience as an event producer, booking agent, construction supervisor, restaurant manager and entrepreneur, in project coordination, personnel supervision, and customer relations. Demonstrated ability to win managers and owners confidence, develop and service clientele, successfully manage projects, meet client needs and maintain client satisfaction. Versatile and able to handle changing priorities and perform all business duties including: marketing, sales, estimating, scheduling, installation, coordination, supervision, customer service, bookkeeping, billing/invoicing, collection, insurance, and all other tasks.

Traffic code consultant, Ticket Toaster 2008 - 2010

Consultant to online traffic school.

Election Inspector, City of Los Angeles: Office of the City Clerk February 2007

Supervised early touch screen voting, five City employees and completed all paperwork and tasks at Los Feliz location.

Election Inspector, Los Angeles County: Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk 2004 – 2006

Supervised early touch screen voting at Los Angeles County's busiest Early Touch Screen location for 2004 – 2006 Elections. Supervised eight County employees and completed all related paperwork and tasks.

Booking Agent/Producer/Owner, Loose Canon Comedy Productions 1992-2001 Established, owned and operated booking agency for comedy shows for 40 venues in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, with over 1,600 shows produced in hotels, bars, clubs and casinos including Players Island Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Hiltons, Holiday Inns, Ramada Inns, Days Inns and more. Produced and coordinated comedy events from start to finish. Scouted locations, contacted, sold and contracted venue management, contracted, booked, scheduled and confirmed talent, developed publicity packages, contacted local newspapers, radio stations and other media outlets, coordinated promotions and arranged publicity. Orchestrated sound, lighting and logistics for shows. Scouted, booked and contracted over 300 professional performers. Personally completed all paperwork including: writing proposals, providing thorough confirmation packages, making travel and lodging arrangements and coordinating events.

Stand-Up Comic/Joke Writer, Dick Williams 1991 - 2000 Over 1,300 performances in over 130 venues across the U.S and Europe including Hyena’s, Coconuts, The Comedy Showcase, the Comedy Rendezvous and G. K.’s Comedy clubs, as well as Morale, Welfare and Recreation shows for the U.S. military in Europe; three guest appearances on national and local television; several guest appearances on radio. Joke writer for freelance and syndicated joke writing service supplying radio and comedy industry professionals.

Actor, 1999 – 2007

leader, coach and committee chairman Boy Scouts of America - 1987- 1990

Assistant to Jazz Hall of Fame guitarist Jimmy Stewart June 2012 – June 2013

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