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Dakota Charles

Stony Point

Summary

Motivated and experienced professional with a strong foundation in welding and education. Former welder with extensive hands-on expertise in fabrication, safety protocols, and industry-standard welding techniques. Currently serving as a Teacher Assistant at an alternative school, supporting students with diverse learning needs and developing effective instructional strategies. Passionate about sharing trade knowledge and committed to fostering student success in technical education. Ready to leverage both industry experience and classroom skills to contribute as a Welding Instructor at the college level.


I am currently attending CVCC as well and will have my associates in Art completed soon I can also finish my welding degree if needed.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Northview Academy
01.2025 - Current
  • Dealt with Alternative children with normally difficult behaviors
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Tattoo Artist

Sleepy Coyote Tattoo
05.2022 - 01.2025
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
  • Created custom tattoo designs for customers.
  • Presented template design sheets for customers to review.

Welder

Hickory Springs Manufacturing
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Mig welding
  • Tig welding

Data Entry

Craftmaster
11.2020 - 04.2021


  • Used electronic systems for data entry, tracking, and analysis.
  • Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
  • Carried Fabric

Education

High School Diploma -

Alexander Central High School
Taylorsville, NC

Welding Certificate -

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC

Skills

  • Activity implementation
  • Student assessments
  • Classroom support
  • Student safety
  • Behavior management

Timeline

Teacher Assistant

Northview Academy
01.2025 - Current

Tattoo Artist

Sleepy Coyote Tattoo
05.2022 - 01.2025

Welder

Hickory Springs Manufacturing
05.2021 - 01.2023

Data Entry

Craftmaster
11.2020 - 04.2021

High School Diploma -

Alexander Central High School

Welding Certificate -

Catawba Valley Community College

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