Educator

Ernesto Huerta

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Huachuca City, Arizona 85616

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520-***-****

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Work Experience

Consulting Training and Development Specialist

*/**** – Present Raytheon Technical Service, Project Gray Eagle(ERMP)

Sierra Vista, AZ (Fort Huachuca Unmanned Aircraft System Training Battalion)

 Army Basic Instructor Course,(ABIC) July 2009; UAS Standardization/Instructor Pilot Course, September 2009; Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist, October 2009; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator (SHADOW RQ-7A) November 2008

Vocational Education and Head Teacher

4/2001 – 5/2008 Center for Academic Success High School; La Paloma Academy; Southgate Academy,

Sierra Vista; Tucson, AZ

 Classes Taught: Remedial Math, Middle School Math, Middle School Science, Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Drama, Music, Assist Special Education, Summer School Class Director, Character Counts Education, Consumer Math, Business Math, Accounting, Intro to Business, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Spanish, Career Exploration, Art History, Music Appreciation, Cultural and Border Issues, Hispanic Heritage (Character Counts), Co-taught with Master Teacher (Teacher of the Year) Independent Study, Collaborated with Cochise College for dual enrollment of Vocational Ed. students, YES Seminar coach (first place finish)

 Implements by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students. Assesses students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved. Plans, after identifying student needs, a program of study. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists. Evaluates, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Provides an atmosphere, physical and Psychological, conducive to learning. Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students. Creation of curriculum and lesson plans correlating to state standards due to lack of funding for classroom materials. . Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others. Maintains and improves professional competence. Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy. Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings. Continuing education to maintain professional knowledge and development to enhance student experience. Maintains active and harmonious involvement in community affairs through professional contact with former students as they share their life success stories. Implements use of technology in the classroom to engage students. Featured in the Sierra Vista Herald for such use.

Training and Safety Officer

4/2002 - 8/2004 Environmental Management Services, Clint, TX

 Performs personnel functions including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Interprets environmental regulations as required. Coordinates emergency response to biological and chemical spills and accidents. Conducts inspections of laboratories and facilities to ensure compliance. Manages hazardous chemical, biological waste disposals. Manages contracts for off-site disposal services. Inspects all areas for potentially dangerous situations regarding hazardous waste. Recommends or demands necessary action or procedural changes to correct areas not in compliance with regulations. Consults with District officials regarding proposals, laboratory samples and day-to-day routine operations involving hazardous materials. Recommends necessary action or procedural changes to reduce risks to staff, and drivers and to reduce waste disposal costs to client. Provides technical assistance to investigations concerning suspected hazardous materials, protective measures to be taken, and other questions concerning hazardous materials. Enforces federal and state guidelines concerning hazardous wastes. Serves as liaison with government regulators on environmental compliance issues. Completes all necessary documents, records, and reports required. Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required. Directs and coordinates functions of a comprehensive health and safety program. Performs technical investigations and evaluations. Provides technical consultation regarding health and safety issues and regulations to faculty, staff, and students. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the environmental health and safety staff. Trained District officials on use of GPS services and technology. Employ GPS technology to investigate and analyze consumption of company assets to alleviate wasteful spending.

Special Markets Manager

11/1999 - 12/2001 Safety-Kleen, Tucson, AZ

 Experience in waste minimization, remediation, auditing, contractor relationships, performance measurements, permitting, and compliance. Acquired knowledge in chemical and biological effects of pollutants according to their toxicity and abundance. Adapted recognized health, safety, and environmental standards to meet the specific needs of prospective clients. Analyzed environmental management issues and responded effectively to them. Assisted the clients’ health, safety and environmental departments in Special Market Hazardous Waste. Collected oil, chemical, water, and soil samples. Experienced with environmental law and the repercussions of noncompliance. Acquired license to enter coal mines in Four Corner’s Region, sole holder for center.

District Manager

11/1997 - 4/1999 Ferrellgas, Grants, NM

 Collaborated and negotiated with leasers for new installations, and supervised renovations within occupied and unoccupied spaces. Reviewed employee performance: outlined expectations, instructed on proper methods, issued warnings, and where necessary, recommended proper disciplinary actions. Dealt one-on-one with customers to resolve complaints. Developed staffing plans, work schedules, budgets, and time lines. Effectively implemented and enforced all company safety programs. Planned, scheduled and conducted safety meetings for employee safety enforcement and compliance. Prepared budgets, monthly progress reports, evaluation reports, and annual summary reports. Drove bobtail trucks on long haul and local routes, loaded and unloaded trailers, collected money, filled out paperwork, maintained DOT log books, and performed light maintenance. Earned Class B, LP 3S, LP Tech I & II licenses.

Education

4/2007 - Present Prescott College, Prescott, AZ

 Currently pursuing Master's Degree in Education

 GPA - 4.0

1/1999 - 5/2002 University Of Ravenhurst

 Bachelor's Degree

 Management

 GPA - 3.59

 Magna Cum Laude

1/1999 - 5/2000 University Of Ravenhurst

 Associate Degree

 Environmental Studies

 GPA - 3.58

 Magna Cum Laude

1/1986 - 5/1990 WNMU, Silver City, NM

 Some College Coursework Completed

 Business Administration classes GPA 2.85

Affiliations

Southwest Center For Education (Cochise College)

• Critical Thinking Curriculum Development for State of AZ Standards

Douglas, AZ Under the direction of Dr. Richard Paul

AZCTE (Arizona Career and Technical Education Assoc)

5/2007 – 8/2009

• Member, approved by Tom Horne, State Superintendent

Campstone Little League

5/2007 - Present

• Manager and Assistant Coach

Mission View Assembly of God

2/2002 - 8/2003

• Volunteer Director Before and After school Program

Languages

 Spanish (Fluent)

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