RICK D. FORD
903-***-**** Home
903-***-**** Cell
*************@***.***
Longview, TX 75604
Objective
I am seeking a second career after retiring from public education. I would prefer a technical position that will utilize my education and experience to contribute to the progress and enhancement of an existing program.
Education
Jan. 1974 May 1977 BS/Chemistry major - Education and Social Studies minor Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana
June 1977 Dec 1980 MS/Chemistry Education from Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Awards and Associations
High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year-Pineywood Div. American Chemical Society
Sabine High School-Globe Teacher of the Year
Former Member: Texas Teachers of Physical Science, Science Teacher Association of Texas, Associated Chemistry Teachers of Texas
Reviewer for the American Chemistry Society's Journal of Chemical Education
Positions Held
August 2009 to present
Gilmer ISD, Gilmer, Texas
Instructing classes in Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, and Biology, administering assessments, coordinating and conducting laboratory experiments.
January 2008 to August 2009
San Augustine ISD, San Augustine, Texas
Instructed classes in physics, chemistry and integrated physics/chemistry, administered assessments,
ordered laboratory materials and evaluated programs.
June 2007 January 2008
Self-employed, Longview, Texas
Home repair and Auto Mechanic
August 2006 May 2007
Pine Tree ISD, Longview, Texas
Instructed classes on physics, chemistry and integrated physics/chemistry, administered assessments, ordered laboratory materials and evaluated programs.
August 1985 May 2006
Sabine ISD, Gladewater, Texas
Lead Science Teacher Instructed classes on physics, chemistry and integrated physics/chemistry, administered assessments, ordered laboratory materials and evaluated programs.
September 1981 August 1984
Lone Star Steel, Lone Star, Texas
Metallurgist Responsible for quality control work on high performance tubular goods, & customer liaison.
References
1. Rev. Dennis Bragdon, Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 1300 Judson Road, Longview, TX 75601 903-***-**** (church phone) or 979-***-**** (cell)
2. Jeff Hamilton, Assistant Principal at Gilmer High School 850 Buffalo, Gilmer, TX 903-***-****
3. Ms. Chris Bartley, Science Teacher at Gilmer H.S. 903-***-**** (work) or 970-***-**** (cell)