Joshua Pierce
Lucedale
Summary
Experienced welding instructor adept at curriculum design and student advisement. Combines practical welding skills with a commitment to fostering industry partnerships and enhancing instructional quality. Engages students through hands-on demonstrations and personalized support, ensuring a thorough understanding of welding techniques and safety protocols.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Lucedale
08.2012 - Current
- Department Chair for the Perkinston Campus and George County Center School of Manufacturing, Maritime, and Transportation.
- Instructed students in the use of welding equipment and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated various welding processes to ensure student comprehension.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Collaborated with instructors to enhance instructional quality and effectiveness across the program.
- Evaluated student performance using grading criteria established by school policy.
- Efficiently managed day-to-day operations, including curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices to bolster production and task completion.
- Established positive relationships with students to create a supportive learning atmosphere that respects individual differences.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.
- Collaborated with other educators to address deficiencies in program offerings.
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
- Researched new methods or technologies related to welding which could be incorporated into existing curricula.
- Helped students make optimal choices on courses to complete degrees and prepare for careers.
- Developed welding curriculum aligned with industry standards to ensure relevance and applicability for students.
- Developed lesson plans and curriculum materials for individual classes and courses.
Team Leader
Mississippi Army National Guard
Lucedale
03.1995 - 03.2013
- Supervised and coordinated activities of subordinate personnel in support of law enforcement operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using sound judgment while adhering to established rules and regulations.
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Coordinated with other units to provide mutual support.
- Ensured all personnel were properly trained in the use of firearms, chemical agents, and other specialized weapons systems used by military forces.
- Developed weekly training schedules for subordinate personnel to boost proficiency in defensive tactics, patrol techniques, and report writing.
- Prepared quarterly performance evaluations for squad members to assess and document individual progress.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Supervised maintenance of tactical plans and equipment while monitoring personnel, enhancing overall emergency preparedness.
Welding Instructor
North Baldwin Center for Technology
Bay Minette
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Instructed students in the use of welding equipment and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated various welding processes, enhancing student comprehension and skill application.
- Provided guidance on proper techniques for different types of welds, such as MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of course materials, enabling tailored support for student success.
- Evaluated student performance using grading criteria established by school policy.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement shared practices, fostering a more effective learning environment.
Welder and Fabricator
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIP SYSTEM
Pascagoula
01.1999 - 08.2010
- Applied welding skills to effectively repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery, ensuring operational reliability.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Conducted visual inspections and radiography testing to ensure all welds consistently met code requirements, maintaining quality standards.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Led training sessions for apprentices on safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment in fabrication and welding operations.
Education
Ph.D. - Community College Leadership
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2027
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Athens State University
Athens, AL11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Administration
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL11-2009
General Education -
George County High School
Lucedale, MS05-1996
Skills
- Hands-On Assessment
- Practical Assessment
- Hands-On Techniques
- Practical Techniques
- Course Design
- Course Evaluation
- Program Development
- Training Program
- Course Scheduling
- Academic management
- Trade Collaboration
- Skill Evaluation
- Student Advisement
- Career Counseling
- Industry Partnerships
Accomplishments
- Army Accommodation Medal with Valor for actions in 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Combat Action Badge
- Graduate of the MCCB CTE Leadership Academy 2026 Cohort
Activities
- Member of the American Welding Society - Pascagoula Section
- Co-Director for local non-profit chapter of Hope Outdoors Ministries
- Post Surgeon for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12192
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2012 - Current
Welding Instructor
North Baldwin Center for Technology
08.2010 - 08.2012
Welder and Fabricator
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIP SYSTEM
01.1999 - 08.2010
Team Leader
Mississippi Army National Guard
03.1995 - 03.2013
Ph.D. - Community College Leadership
Mississippi State University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Athens State University
Bachelor of Arts - Administration
American InterContinental University
General Education -
George County High School