Teaching Experience
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas - January 2016 to Present
Full Time Faculty, Professor in Outdoor Powered Equipment Program and Professor in Automotive Technology Program. Develop Syllabusses, Create Course Objectives, Design Lab Modules and Teach various classes to include Electrical Systems, Engine Repair & Rebuilding, Steering and Suspension Systems, Introduction to Automotive, Brake Systems, Transmissions, Advanced Engine Permormance and Diagnostics, Etc. Manage various people, groups & teams.
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas - January 2013 to 2016
Adjunct Faculty, Professor in Automotive Program. Develop Syllabusses, Create Course Objectives, Design Lab Units and Teach various classes to include Electrical Systems, Engine Repair & Rebuilding, Steering and Suspension Systems, Introduction to Automotive, Brake Systems, Transmissions,
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas - 2011 & 2012
Continuing Education Specialty Classes in Advanced Alignment Techniques, Specialty Alignment Machine Operations, Balancing and Advanced Road Force Operations and Specialty Tire and Wheel Changing Operations.
Austin Area Automotive Dealers and Repair Shops - 2002 to 2015
Classes Taught on Sight for Automotive Shops in Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Automotive Techniques including Steering and Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair, Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair, Basic and Specialty Alignment Machine Operations, Tire and Wheel Balancing, Advanced Road Force Operations, Basic and Specialty Tire and Wheel Changing Operations, Basic and Advanced Brake Lathe Operations, Specialty Tool Use, Scan Tool Use, Basic and Advanced Repair Operations on Various Vehicle Systems and Many Other Basic and Advanced Repair Techniques and Shop Equipmnet Related Training Courses. Have Taught Hundreds of Classes Over the Years to Thousands of Technicians in the Field.
Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department, Marble Falls, Texas - 1996 to 2006
Instructor for Numerous Classes to include Extrication & Jaws of Life Operation Classes, Communication System for Incident Scenes & Radio Use Classes, Pump Engine Operation & Proper Fire Suppression Techniques Classes, Tanker Operation & Scene Support Operations Classes as well as Other Courses.
Marble Falls Independent School District, Marble Falls, Texas - 1994
Basic Auto Repair Course that met weekly. Contracted by me for Marble Falls, I.S.D. to teach basic auto repair class for community. Open enrollment class for all of community. I Developed the Syllabus, Organized the Lectures and Labs, and Taught the 12 Week Long Classes.
Postsecondary Education & Training
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering - The University of Texas at Austin
Associates of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology - Texas State Technical College - Waco
A.S.E. Certified Master Automobile Technician Since 1990
A.S.E. L1 Advanced Diagnostic Specialist Certified
Numerous Trainings and Certificates for All Vehicle Systems, Diagnostics and Repairs
Specialty Training in Numerous Electrical, Electronic & Electro-Mechanical Systems and Areas
Specialty Study & Training in Fire Science, Emergency Management & Incident Command Systems
Numerous Certifications in First Responder and Safety including Fire Fighting, Safety/Rescue, Jaws of Life, Swift Water Rescue, High Angle and Rope Rescue, Emergency Scene Operations and Management & Victim Services
Open Water Diver Certified & Enriched Oxygen Nitrox Diver Certified
OSSF I Certified