Looking for employment using my education background in a new venue

1. Stephen De Sousa4 Brook Road, Swansea MA 02777 Tel# 774-365-4251 Email:stdesousa@aol.com
Summary
I am an educator possessing strong qualities and the capacity to manage challenging behavior calmly and
effectively, establishing positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents. I encourage students,
co-workers and promote intellectual curiosity and work collaboratively with students, parents,and peers
to ensure students are challenged. These highlights and experience in engineering process, sales, and
various facets of construction and manufacturing makes me a good candidate for a plethora of
opportunities.
Skills/Highlights
 Problem solver and forward thinker
 Work well with other colleagues, collaborating in the development of the common curriculum
 Dependable with a strong work ethic
 Innovative and a fast learner
 Adaptability working well under pressure to meet deadlines
Experience
9th
and 10th
Grade Engineering/Technology Teacher (September 2014 – September 2015)
12th
Grade Physics Teacher
Old Colony Regional Vocational High School-Rochester, MA
 Instructed students in the engineering design process using inquiry based hands on activities and
projects.
 Designed and implemented lessons for classes of up to 28 students to motivate them to enjoy and
understand the relevance of science to their careers.
 Presently redesigning and updating curriculum for both Engineering/Technology and physics
courses to develop independent thinking skills and creative problem solving.
Sales Representative (Feb.-August 2013-2014)
TruGreen Inc – Plymouth, MA
 Inside/outside sales of product and services, educating consumers
 Managed accounts of other Sales Representative in the region, applying product to properties.
 Resolved customer service concerns after determining root cause of the concern.
 Conducted lawn analysis by advising customers of problems with their lawn and landscape
establishing the appropriate solution.
 Determined pricing by measuring and calculating square footage to branch price list.
 Estimated date of service to customers based on knowledge of branch production and service
schedules.
7th
and 8th
Grade Science Teacher (August 2010 - December 2012)
Atlantis Charter School - Fall River, MA
 Instructed students in physical sciences including chemistry, motion, and forces.
 Instructed students in life sciences including biology, and ecosystems and population.
 Implemented FOSS science inquiry kits
 Implemented Physics First science to honors 8th
graders.

2. Stephen De Sousa4 Brook Road, Swansea MA 02777 Tel# 774-365-4251 Email:stdesousa@aol.com
 Developed, implemented, and instructed the 7th
grade scope and sequence.
 Developed, implemented, and instructed the 8th
grade scope and sequence.
8th
Grade Science Teacher (September 2008 - June 2010)
Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School- East Bridgewater, MA
 Instructed students in physical sciences including chemistry, motion, and forces.
 Incorporated real-life experiences in an interactive classroom environment.
 Utilized a hands-on, cooperative approach to learning with focus on laboratory skills.
 Promoted critical thinking skills through the scientific method process.
 Prioritized reading and writing across the science curriculum.
 Refined curriculum which led to an increase in 8th
grade science MCAS scores.
 Engaged students in project based learning by hosting a Rube Goldberg project fair.
Other Skills:
 Construction: constructing additions, roof work, and various other construction projects.
 Landscaping/Masonry & stone work.
Functional Skills
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional, OneNote,CAD
Education
Bridgewater State College- Bridgewater, MA
Bachelor of Science: Geography
University ofMassachusetts- Dartmouth, MA
Post Baccalaureate
Languages
English and Portuguese
~ References Available Upon Request ~