Technical Problem Solver and Educator with Engineering Focus

Christine Dawes Hunt

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Allen, TX 75002 *************@*****.*** 972-***-****

Objective Statement: Seeking a challenging technical role where I can utilize my expertise in simplifying complex information, diagnostic problem-solving, managing projects, and analyzing data. Key Qualifications

Engineering design, test, and production environments Expertise in diagnosing and resolving problems

Twelve years of technical experience

Organized, team-oriented, independent worker

Career Experience

Engineering Design / Geometry / Prealgebra Teacher Cambridge School of Dallas, Dallas, TX 7/24 – present Guided the instruction of middle and high school students, introducing them to the concepts of engineering, geometry, and algebra. Improved and implemented various engineering projects, including two that involved aerial surveillance and pinhole cameras. Created thought-provoking assessments, designed to stretch the problem-solving abilities of the learners. Regular use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as tools, such as micrometers and multimeters. Computer Science / Physics / Chemistry Teacher Dallas International School, Dallas, TX 8/21 - 1/24 Instructed students in a variety of subjects, including Python Programming, C Programming, IB Physics, Arduino Robotics, and IB Chemistry. Developed coding and electronics projects, as well as hands-on lab experiments, which utilized digital scales, Bunsen burners, pH probes, multimeters, and various circuit components. Trained extensively on the Google Suite of office products. Interfaced regularly with the other members of the faculty and staff to communicate ideas and to resolve issues. Exhibited significant proficiency in time management, as well as an extensive use of oral and written communication skills.

Computer Science / Chemistry / Math Teacher THEO Christian Solutions, Plano, TX 6/13 - 5/21 Taught high school level Python Programming, Microcontroller Electronics, VEX Robotics, and Apologia Chemistry classes. Developed unique projects, as well as written assignments. Wired up and soldered electrical circuits, using resistors, LEDs, DC motors, LCD displays, sensors, and speakers. Wrote programs in C, C++, and Python on PC, Mac, and Raspberry Pi platforms. Uploaded code to Arduino, VEX IQ, and iRobot Create 2 devices. Identified student software and hardware defects, using logic analyzers and multimeters, as well as other troubleshooting techniques. Instructed students in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Chemistry, stressing step-by-step problem-solving methods. Improved many of the required science labs, which involved titrations, calorimetry, catalysts, kinetics, and thermochemistry. Hosted complimentary help sessions. Worked independently. Carefully documented all created materials, as well as student progress.

Geometry Teacher MARCH Enrichment Co-op, McKinney, TX 8/11 - 5/13 Volunteer instructor of high school level geometry at a local homeschool co-op once a week. Supplemented the curriculum with creative games and activities. Stressed completeness, as well as readability. Homeschool Educator Resided in various cities in TX and CA 9/96 -12/20 Homeschooled all five of my children, resulting in high scores on college entrance exams and numerous scholarships. Emphasized discipline throughout the process.

Electrical Engineer Hughes Aircraft Company, Torrance, CA 4/87 - 4/89 Served as a Hughes contractor to GM Delco Electronics Corporation, Goleta, CA. Co-designer of the digital hardware for a flight control panel for the AC-130 Gunship Project. Researched and purchased parts, documented design using Mentor schematic capture software tools, designed PAL firmware, performed timing and power analysis, and checked out the breadboard.

Assigned to the Milstar Project at Hughes Satellite Ground Equipment Laboratories. Supervised the manufacture of several satellite Telemetry Automatic Test Equipment ATEs and Loop Units, which were critical components of a ground station. Using schematics, tested and debugged the analog/digital hardware. Analyzed the data to make sure it met the requirements and documented the test results. Satisfied all customer deadlines. Internship Magnavox Corporation, Garrett, IN 5/86 - 8/86 Worked at a submarine detection sonobuoy production facility. Initially assigned the task of making designated changes to assembly line job descriptions on in-house computer software program. Progressed to observing the processes and making the appropriate changes independently. Submitted a re-design proposal for the helium leak test process, which included an assessment of timing and ergonomic issues. Internship IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, VT 5/85 - 8/85 Assigned to a bipolar analog circuit test area. Observed testing at both wafer and module levels. Assembled and soldered a testing board. Evaluated failed modules, identified probable root causes, and made recommendations for improvement.

Education

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

B.S., Electrical Engineering

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