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About The Teacher
Rick Morales Educator Objective Experienced, energetic, and motivated professional educator with a history of successful experience in education and management corporate world/military service, seeking to secure a teaching position in history at the middle, junior or high school level. Profile • Over Twelve Years successful teaching experience in Middle School/High School, with excellent and creative lesson plans, passionate instruction and excellent classroom management skills. • Multilingual: fluent in English and Spanish. • Highly developed organizational skills and deeply committed to high quality education for children. • Comfortable and experienced developing rapport with and lending support to children from diverse socio-economic and culture backgrounds. • Communicate with children and parents warmly and diplomatically. • Creative and intuitive problem solver – energetic overcame challenges including funding cutbacks staffing/equipment shortages, and classroom overcrowding. • Have attended various educational/school districted staff development course. • Attended a 40 hours History Alive in service staff development course for history instructors (1998). • Taught summer school make up history classes for 7th Grader Failing Students (1998). • Taught advance Social Studies for Gifted and Talented 6th Graders (1998-1999). • SNAPP (Students Need a Pat and a Push) Partner: Weekly spend time with “at-risk” student on an individual level. Activities include the encouraging of academic excellence, tutoring, and helping students to set goals and attaining them (1998-1999). • Taught extended day and tutoring: A weekly after school tutoring program designed for struggling students in mathematics for a total of six hours a week (1998-1999). • Assisted students who achieved recognition at History District, City, and State History Fair Award (1999). • Florida: Broward County ESOL Category 2, (July 1-December 31, 2005). • Carbo: Powerful Strategies for At-Risk Readers.(2005) • FCAT: Reading Camp (2006). • Attended a 40 hour computer course: Digital Education Teacher Academy (DETA), (2006). • After School Detention Teacher (2006-2007). • Middle School: Boys Softball Coach (2005, 2006, 2007). • Enrolled Broward County Schools Gifted Courses Endorsement (2007). • Nova Middle School Student Advisory Committee (2006-2007). • Nova Middle School Athletic Director for seven school sports and 15 teachers assigned (2006- 2008,2010). • Broward County School: Gifted Courses for 87 7th/8th Grade Students 2007,2008,2009. • Nova Middle School: 2009 Teacher of the Year/History Teacher of the Year 2009 Professional Experience 2005- Present Broward County Schools Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Nova Middle School • 8th Grade 20th Century America History Elective Course (2007), 7/8th Grade Gifted. 7th Grade Geography (2006,2008,2009), 6th Grade Social Studies World History Teacher responsible for 160 students (2005,2007,2010), for basic and regular student (90 minutes teaching block environment). ESOL Reading Class for 24 foreign students. Implementing various teaching styles with high level of technology basic teaching strategies, planned to challenge students. Broward County School: Gifted Courses 2007 and 2010. Adult Teacher for ESOL Education (2008,2009). 2004-2005 Liberty Academy Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey • History Teacher for a Charter Academy School. Teaching 7th Grade World Geography and NewJersey History. 8th Grade Civics, African American Studies and World Geography for 95 inner city culturally deviser African American and Spanish students. 2000-2002 Horry County School Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Carolina Forest High School • Spanish Teacher for 130 High School students (2000-2001).High School Health Class Teacher for 125 Students and Special Education Teacher for 45 students English/Mathematics Class for (2001-2002). Home Teaching/Tutoring support for home bound students. 1997-1999 Aldine I.S.D. Houston, Texas Hoffman Middle School • Texas History Teacher, responsible for 125–140, resource and regular students in an inner city school Seventh Grade. Implemented a variety of teaching strategies, planned specifically to challenge students and motivate them to succeed. Parker Intermediate School • Taught Resource, Basic, and Advance Sixth Grade Social Studies World History. Advance Classes were designed for the Gifted and Talented Students. Implemented a variety of teaching strategies planned specifically to challenge student and motivated them to succeed. Taught in an academic team with daily interdisciplinary planning through site bases management. 2008-Present Nova Community School (ESOL) Davie, Florida 2007 (June/July) Camp Nova Summer Camp (NSU) Davie, Florida (Counselor: General Sport) 2006-2008 Club “Z” Home Tutoring Pembroke Pines, Florida 2004-2006 Sylvan Learning Center Pembroke Pines, Florida Teaneck, New Jersey United States Army 2009-2010 Recall to Active Duty Operation Enduring Freedom/US Forces Afghanistan South 1979-2001 Major: Infantry, United States Army, Active/Reserve Houston, Texas • Various Command and Senior Level Staff Positions/Schools • Support of Desert Storm Operations • Operation / Senior Controller / Battalion Executive Officer: As the second in command of a Battalion Chemical Unit, responsible for command and control of five Chemical Company totaling over 850 soldiers including personnel, administration, transportation and all operational issues. Additional past duties have included the following: Coordinated plans for combat operations, loading/discharge operations for reception of ships, cargo accountability, security, securing additional support for assigned units, such as heavy lift equipment, , and contract laborers. Education Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, New Jersey 1979 B.A Major: History/Commission in the United States Army University of Houston, Houston, Texas Teachers Certification, 2000 History: Elementary Education • New Jersey: License # 00422680 Teacher of Social Studies • South Carolina: license #CID-218022 Teacher of Social Studies • Florida: License # 968893 Teacher of Social Science (Grade 5-9) • Florida: Broward County ESOL Category 2 (July 1- December 31, 2005) Further Employment and Military Work History/References can be provided upon request. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, and various computer programs ............................................................................................................................................................ My PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION: The challenge of education today is not just to provide textbook learning, but to also instill excitement and enthusiasm for learning. I strongly feel that to capture a student’s interest you must involve them interactively in the learning process. This can be achieved through creative programs involving active student participation. A teacher should also educate by being a role model for students to emulate. Education is the foundation on which we prepare our children not only for professional opportunity but assist them in dealing with life issues in general. Teachers play a significant role in shaping these young lives into productive contributing individuals. We should therefore represent the highest moral standards for students to admire and respect. DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A teacher establishes the behavior / discipline of the class through fair and consistent expectation. Demanding and providing respect is my cornerstone for discipline. I believe in providing counseling and determining underlying issues, that affect a student behaviors, performances, and making every attempt to guide students appropriately. However, behavior that disrupts classroom learning must be quickly dealt with in order to maintain a productive learning environment. ............................................................................................................................................................ Army Biographical Summary Morales, Enrique Major, Infantry: (11a/54a) Date and Place of Birth:Santiago de Cuba, Cuba Sources and Date of Commission: ROTC, 25 May 1979 Last Assignment: Battle Projection Group, OPFOR Operation/Control 1st Bde., 75th Div., (E), Houston, Texas 77054 Total Years Of Active Federal Service: 6 Years Total Years of Military Service: 22 Years Military School Attended Year Completed The Infantry School, Infantry Basic Course 1979 The Infantry School, Airborne School 1979 Fort Polk, Nuclear Biological Course 1980 Fork Polk, PLL Officer Course 1980 The Infantry School, Infantry Officer Advances Course 1983 Fork Dix, Basic Training Individual Course 1983 75th MAC, Observer Controller Course Phase I 1991 1st Bde., 75th Div.,(E), Basic Staff Course 1995 1st Bde., 75th Div.,(E), Corps Battle Simulation 1996 1st Bde., 75th Div.,(E), BCST Phase I a/b 1996 Enrolled In Command And General Staff College Phase 2 1997-1998 OPFOR Course, 75th 1st Bde., 75th Div., (TS) 2000 USFOR-A (Operation Officer JVB) Afghanistan Enduring Freedom Feb 2009 -Feb 2010 US Decoration / Badges Year Awarded Meritorious Service Medal (First/Second Award) 1996,2000 Defense Meritorious Service Medal 2010 Army Commendation Medal (First/Second/Third Award) 1981,1985,1989 Army Achievement Medal (First/Second/Third Award) 1983,1987,1995 Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (First/Second Award) 1991,1995 Humanitarian Medal 1981 National Defense Medal 1991 Airborne 1979 Chronological List/Appointments Rank Duty Status Date of Rank Second Lieutenant Active Army 25 May 1979 First Lieutenant Active Army 12 Feb. 1982 Captain Active Army 26 May 1983 Major USAR 26 May 1991 Military Assignments / Duty Assignment Active Army Duty Status May 1979–July 1985 The Infantry Officer Basic Course Active Army June 79- Sept 79 Fort Benning,Ga.Airborne School Active Army Sept 79- Sept 79 Fort Benning,Ga.Inf.Mechanize)Plt.Ldr. Active Army Nov 79- Feb 81 A Co. 3rd Bn. 10th Inf(M),Ft. Pork,La. Inf. (Mechanize) Plt.Ldr.Security Det. Active Army Feb 81-Mar 81 Cuban Resettlement Prog.,Ft Chaffee, Ark. Inf. (Mechanize) Wpt. Ldr. Active Army Mar 81-Feb 82 A Co. 3rd Bn. 10th Inf(M), Ft. Pork, La. Inf. (Mechanize) Executive Officer Active Army Feb 82-Oct 82 A Co. 3rd Bn. 10th Inf(M), Ft. Pork, La. The Infantry School Active Army Oct 82-May 83 Infantry Officer Advance Course Fort Benning, Ga. Company Commander Active Army May 84-Jun 84 C Co. 6th Bn., 3rd. Bde., Fort Dix, NJ. Company Commander Active Army Jun 84-Dec 84 C Co. 5th Bn., 5rd. Bde., Fort Dix, NJ. Fort Dix, Basic Training Coordinator Active Army Dec 84-July 85 USFOR-A (South) Active Army Feb 09-Feb 10 Watch Officer Operation Center Kabul/Deputy Director JVB Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan Enduring Freedom Afghanistan Ind. / Ready Reserve USAR July 85–July 2001 Bn., Motor Officer USAR Jun 86-Dec 86 353rd Trans. Bn., Beaumont, TX Cargo Documentation Officer USAR Dec 86-Aug 87 348th Trans, Bn., Houston, TX. Bn. Operation Officer (S2/3) USAR Aug 87-Sept 89 348th Trans, Bn., Houston, TX. Training Support Officer USAR Sept 89-Oct 91 75th Maneuver Area Command, Houston, TX. Military Police Operation Controller USAR Oct 91-Jun 93 75th Maneuver Area Command, Houston, TX. Brigade Training Officer USAR Jun 93-Nov 94 1sr Bde., 75th Div, (E), Houston, TX. Simulation Executive Officer USAR Nov 94-Jun 96 1sr Bde., 75th Div, (E), Houston, TX. Battalion Executive Officer USAR Jun 96-Jan 98 450th Chemical Battalion, Houston, TX. BPG, OPFOR, Operation/Controller USAR Jan 98-Sept 00 1sr Bde., 75th Div, (E), Houston, TX.

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Mission
The Mission of the Nova Center is to train pre-service and experienced educators to teach our culturally diverse student population to be literate, productive citizens, using a seamless K-12 curriculum, in collaboration with parents, the community , and partners in higher education. Vision The Nova Center will become a K-12 national model for literacy by training pre-service and experienced educators, in a diverse learning community which will result in maximum student achievement. The five strategic goals described below will help the Nova Center achieve the new vision and mission: Staff Development Action Plan - Research shows that "focused" staff development is necessary for student achievement. The focus of Nova Center's staff development will be literacy, as the following plan shows. Administrative Practices in Support of Literacy - A school administrator is an instructional leader who promotes the success of all children. The administrators of Nova Middle School support the quest for student literacy. High Quality Instruction is a Dynamic System/Consistent Integration of Reading Strategies in all Content Areas - Data shows that teachers who consistently integrate reading strategies into their various subject areas increase student achievement. Literacy Text Materials and Resources - Research has shown that students who have access to a wide range of high quality materials and resources are higher achievers. Literacy Articulation and Collaboration - Effective communication, planning, and collaboration, including teachers, parents, partners, and students, work together in democratic, reflective communities. This includes professional conversations, sharing learning goals, and creating seamless, systemic curriculum.