Nova Middle School
6th Grade World History
SCHOOL PHONE:
754.323.3700
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
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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.
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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.
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.
