LEONID KAZHDAN

3800 Blackstone Ave. #5S, Riverdale, NY 10463; Tel: 718-601-0355; e-mail: lkaz@optonline.net

OBJECTIVE: Challenging a position as a Tutor/Instructor where I can implement my extensive teaching expertise as well
as strong people skills.
LICENSE: Business School Full Teacher License
SUMMARY:
• Seasoned professional with excellent communication skills and 10+ years of successful classroom experience in teaching
AutoCAD, MicroStation, Mechanical Desktop, VersaCAD programs.
• Extensive computer background; strong practical understanding of engineering environment; 7+ years of field
experience in design and drafting.
• Proficient in on-the-job and corporate training for other companies (Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit of NY; Building
Maintenance Section of the NYPD).
• Ability to perform under dynamic, high-pressure situations as well as to work with demanding, highly experienced
candidates of different cultural, ethnic and educational background.
• Skillful in utilizing various visual materials, including audiovisual aids, on-line tools and printed handouts.
• Cooperative team player capable of working under pressure and meeting stringent guidelines, easily adapting to new
concepts; willing to work evening and weekend shifts.
• Outgoing personality, highly polished and professional demeanor; patient and caring approach towards students.
EXPERIENCE:
1996 - 2009 American Training Center, Inc., Queens, NY
Technical Instructor (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
• Trained professional engineers with diverse backgrounds basic and advanced concepts of AutoCAD and MicroStation;
Subject areas include: Mechanical, Architectural, and Civil Drafting and Design.
• Developed curricula and courses outlines; planned courses content and methods of presentation.
• Tuned and maintained Plotter; Plotted student’s drawings.
• Assisted students to prepare Professional Portfolios in accordance with their area of specialization.
• Conducted labs and practical sessions to enhance students’ computer skills; assisted students with solving various
software/hardware problems.
• Prepared reports of attendance, grades and training activities.
1992 – 1996 American Training Center, Inc., Queens, NY
Corporate Instructor (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop)
• As a Technical Trainer successfully provided classroom training in AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop on site of ATCI,
Inc. for various private and corporate clients (R&O Consulting Inc., Civil Engineering Unit of the US Coast Guard;
Building Maintenance Section of the NYPD)
• Responsible for project management, Drafting and Design of various Mechanical, Civil and Construction projects for
major corporate clients.
• Tested students’ progress using oral interviews, written examinations, and performance tests.
• Kept records of training accomplishments and conferred with supervisory personnel regarding training needs.
• Coordinated training activities with program manager.
1989 - 1992 Manhattan Technical Institute, New York, NY
Technical Instructor (AutoCAD, VersaCAD)
• Facilitated classroom instructions using computerized drafting programs (AutoCAD, VersaCAD)
• Provides software application support during normal work hours
• Responsible for extra-curricular activities for students within the training period.
• Developed courseware for new programs and refined existing courseware
• Assists other Instructors in handling enrollments, cancellations and other administrative tasks
EDUCATION:
NYS Association of Career Schools, NY
Courses in Educational Methods
Polytechnical University, St Petersburg, Russia
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering