Mr. Boucher's Site

Vincent G. Boucher

vincentboucher@sbcglobal.net


Objective:              To aquire a position teaching Technology Education in a secondary school setting.

Summary:               My experience, knowledge and skills will facilitate each student’s understanding while exploreing the world around them.

Education:              Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certifcation Program in Technology Education

                              Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 2005-present.

                              Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Design and Technology

                              Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, December 1982

Certification:          Connecticut Teacher’s Certification, 047, PreK-12, pending

Teaching:               WILBY HIGH SCHOOL, Waterbury, CT

                              Student Teacher (Grades 9-12) Fall 2009

                                         * Taught classes in digital electronics, computer repair, drafting and automotive technology.

                                         * Participated in professional development, NEASC planing and curriculum development.

                              SLADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, New Britain, CT

                              Teacher Candidate (Grades 6-8) Fall 2009

                                         * Observed and evaluated teaching methodology used in Technology Education classes.

                                         * Engaged students by teaching several classes, applying a tranformational teaching method where possible.

                              WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL, Becaon Falls, CT

                              Teacher Candidate (Grades 9-12) Spring 2009

                                         * Observed and evaluated the use of literacy and teaching strategies in Technology Education classes.

                              DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL, Cheshire, CT

                              Teacher Candidate (Grades 7&8)      Spring 2008

                                         * Observed and evaluated teaching strategies and classroom management of special needs learners.

                              NEW BRITAIN HIGH SCHOOL, New Britain, CT

                              Teacher Candidate (Grades 9-12)     Fall 2007

                                         * Observed teaching strategies for classes with students that were academically chalenged or of special needs

                                         * Assisted teacher with group instruction.

                                         * Provided one-on-one tutoring for students in basic math, writing, reading and social studies.

                              ANSONIA HIGH SCHOOL, Ansonia, CT

                              Preceptor (Grades 9-12)   Spring 2007

                                         * Conducted seminars with communications students regarding the nature of artificial lighting and it’s use in television, film and on the stage.

                              AMITY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Woodbridge, CT

                              Preceptor (Grades 9-12)   2000-2005

                                         * Conducted seminars with theatre and communications students regarding the nature of artificial lighting and it’s use in in television, film and on the stage.

                                         * Taught students the process of lighting design and assisting students with their annual theatrical productions.

Other Related         GIRL SCOUT TROOP #620, Manchester, CT

Experience:            Volunteer and Father    1990-1996

                                         * Assisted Troup Leaders with organization of activities.

                                         * Taught scouts mountaineering.

                              COACHLIGHT DINNER THEATRE, East Windsor, CT

                              Technical Director      1983-1984

                                         * Teaching high school students the art of stagecraft.

Work                      TMT EXPRESS, Chicopee, MA

Experience:            U.S.P.S. Highway Contract Route Driver July 1998-present

                                         * Drove comercial vehicles on dedicated routes transporting US Mail

                              ADVEC TRUCKING COMPANY, East Hartford, CT

                              President and CEO 1986-1998

                                         * Contractor to the U.S.P.S.

                                         * Responsible for all of the firm’s operations.

Affiliations:            International Technology Education Association

                              Connecticut Technology Education Leadership Council

Skills and               High school and middle school Electrothon and robotics events.

Interests:                Building hybrid vehicles, carpentry and electronics.

                              Proficient with Microsoft Office products.