Candidate #1008
Educator/Instructor in Northampton, Massachusetts

Actively Looking for Educator/Instructor jobs and is willing to relocate for the right position.

I am a dedicated hard working employee, always keeping abreast of new technology through professional development and hands on activities. I feel I bring a well rounded approach to my instruction having been on both sides of the desk in education. I am comfortable managing a entire automotive department down to one on one instruction with special needs students. I have initiated NATEF and AYES accreditations and student competitions through SKILLS/USA, AYES Student Tech. and FORD/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. Students I have instructed have made it to the national competition level and I have been a national level judge. I always strive to teach to all learning styles

Skills & Knowledge

Carlines

BMW
Toyota/Lexus/Scion
Domestic (US)
Hybrid/Electric
German
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep
Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac
Asian
Honda/Acura

Skills

10+ years Engine Performance / Driveability Analysis & Repair

10+ years Engine Mechanical Analysis & Repair

10+ years Diesel Engine Mechanical Analysis & Repair

10+ years Chassis / Suspension / Alignment Analysis & Repair

10+ years HVAC Analysis & Repair

10+ years Drivetrain / Driveline Analysis & Repair

10+ years Electrical / Electronic Analysis & Repair

10+ years Braking System Analysis & Repair

10+ years Light Duty Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Analysis & Repair

Tools and Equipment

I am familiar with many specialty tools and equipment from many manufactures and equipment suppliers for example Road force wheel balancer, Digital imaging alignment equipment, on and off the car brake lathes, flushing equipment. I am eager to learn new equipment. I am competent with Smart board, overhead projection and digital information systems. Recent experience with Ford IDS and Toyota Techstream scan tools as well as Snapon Veruis and OTC scan tools. TPMS diagnostic equipment, smoke machines.

Work Experience & Education

Automotive Instructor

2016–Present

Automotive Instructor In AYES/NATEF Master certified program. Running a paperless shop and theory automotive program using google classroom and Chrome Book tablets. grades 9-12 Upper grades perform NATEF tasks on live work. SP2 Pro Demand and Mitchel Invoicing. Instructors are required to use E-sped and school brains.

Master Technician Toyota/Ford

2015–2016

Master Technician Diagnosing, Servicing and Repairing Toyota/Ford and other makes of automobiles In brand new state of the art dealership.

Automotive Department Head/AYES curriculum lead

1993–2014

Automotive department head and instructor with full teaching load NATEF and AYES certified program 100% Skills/USA Chapter, Mass Auto Dealers State Champions, Live work including city's Police vehicles. Summer enrichment program for 6,7 and 8 grade students, Community out reach on television radio and hands on events.

Master Lexus Technician

1990–1993

Master Lexus technician filled in as parts and service manager as needed.

BMW Master Technician

1989–1990

Youngest BMW Master technician at the time STEP graduate trained in New Jersey for six months eight to five, five days a week.

Student - Associates in automotive and hevey duty diesel

1986–1988

Automotive and heavy duty diesel training program.

Profile last updated Aug 17, 2016.

Candidate #1008Educator/Instructor in Northampton, Massachusetts

Skills & Knowledge

Work Experience & Education

Candidate #1008
Educator/Instructor in Northampton, Massachusetts