Mark Mason
Immediate
Availability
Willing To Relocate
Courses Taught:
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3D Animation
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Autonomous
Robotics
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Web
Design
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Graphic
Design
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CAD
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Electronics
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Microsoft
Office
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Internet
Research
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Keyboarding
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Physical
Education
Career Overview
After eight
years as an automotive tooling design engineer, I successfully transitioned to the role of educator and course developer for
middle and high school technology programs, taking my real world “industry” training and experience into the classroom.
In
addition to teaching typical computer courses (e.g., keyboarding, Internet research techniques,
and Microsoft Office applications), I developed and taught technology courses in 3D animation,
CAD, web design, and electronics.
Advanced technology projects
include building and programming autonomous robots
at the middle and high school levels. The term `robot' implies that the systems are capable of performing purposeful
behaviors in the real world. They obtain inputs from the world through sensors and act upon the world through actuators. Most
autonomous systems display some form of mobility: on land, under water, in the air or in space. The mobility may make use
of wheels, legs, fins, rotors or other actuators.
Education
University of
Toledo, Ohio - Bachelors Degree
Majors: Health & Physical Education
Minor: Athletic Training &
Interscholastic Athletics
Certifications
Ohio Coverage: Physical
Education (Grades 6 - 12)
Type: Permanent
Ohio Coverage: Health (Grades K - 12)
Type: Permanent
Ohio Coverage: Computer Applications (Grades K - 12)
Type: Permanent
Skills Set Overview
Teaching
Eleven years full-time teaching experience (PK3 -12th).
AAAAAA
Coaching
Twenty-eight years of experience includes middle school, high school, premier club, and Olympic Development
Program. Hold two national coaching licenses. Head coaching includes soccer, swimming, wrestling, track, volleyball, and basketball.
Engineering
Automotive Design Engineer with eight years experience working with advanced CAD/CAM computer systems
to produce design layouts, 3D models, and engineering drawings for the automotive tooling industry.
Graphic
Design, Video & TV Production
Digital Media Producer with six years of experience using high-performance MAC & IMB workstations,
and professional New Media tools. Directed middle school TV production crew for morning school news and announcements program.
Software experience includes: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Corel Painter, Avid Media Composer, and Adobe Illustrator.
3D Modeling
& Animation
Six years experience using high-end MAC & IBM workstations and industry leading 3D modeling and
animation tools. Software experience includes: Maya, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D, Bryce and Rhino 3D.
Web
Design
Twelve years experience developing school and commercial websites. Software
experience includes: Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Image Ready, and Adobe Photoshop.
Robotics
Four years experience teaching building and programming multi-sensor robots. Students at all
grade levels are fascinated with robots; and teaching with robots provides a new and exciting way to interest and motivate
students. Robots help teach science, math, mechanics, teamwork and even management skills.
Work Experience
Regular
Work Experience
07/2006 -
North
Broward Prep School
7600
Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 34210
Positions Held:
Autonomous Robotics Educator
(6th-8th). Head Boy's Middle School Soccer Coach.
Description: The Autonomous Robotics course represents a practical application of physics, computer
science, engineering, and mathematics, and provides a very powerful and flexible approach to demonstrate a variety of engineering
concepts. In addition, the robots and robotic technology inculcate an interest in science and increase self-esteem, as well
as teach basic life skills such as problem solving, decision making, goal setting and logical thinking.
07/2005-07/2006
Flora MacDonald Academy
200 North College Street
Red Springs,
NC 28377
Positions Held: Computer Applications
Teacher (2nd-9th). Applied Technology Teacher (10th-12th). Head
Boy's & Girl's Varsity Soccer Coach.
Description:
The Computer Applications course included instruction in software applications used in today's business world, internet research
techniques, e-commerce, and keyboarding.
Description: The Applied
Technology course included robotics, electronics, CAD/CAM, e-commerce, 3D modeling & animation, contruction engineering,
and aerospace engineering.
07/2004-08/2005
Charter Schools USA
12850
Commonwealth Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33913
Positions Held: Computer Applications
and Robotics Teacher (6th-8th). Head Boy's Soccer Coach. Head Boy's Volleyball Coach. Head Boy's Basketball
Coach.
Description: The Computer Applications course included
instruction in software applications used in today's business world, internet research techniques, and keyboarding.
Description: The
Robotics course introduced basic concepts in the design, programming, and building of autonomous
robots. Working in teams, students also learned valuable
leadership and project management skills.
08/2002-06/2004
Dreams Are Free Institute
4830
Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida 34232
Position Held: Exceptional
Education Teacher: Physical Education and Computer Applications.
Description:
Computer Applications course included instruction in software applications used in today's business world, Internet research
techniques, keyboarding. In addition, course included an introduction to 3D modeling and animation, robotics and electronics
(3rd - 12th).
Description: Taught
5th - 12th grade Physical Education.
08/2001-06/2002
St. Andrew Catholic School
9990
NW 29th Street
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Position Held: Physical
Education Teacher (PreK-12th). Head Boy's & Girl's Basketball Coach.
Description:
Taught PE to students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade
08/2000-06/2001
Sagemont School
2585 Glades Circle
Weston,
Florida 33327
Position Held: Computer Applications Teacher
(6th-10th). Webmaster. Boy's Soccer Coach. Boy's Flag Football Coach
Description: Computer Applications course included instruction in software applications used in today's business world, internet research techniques,
and keyboarding.
08/1998-08/2000
Grand River Academy
3042
College Street
Austinburg, Ohio 44010
Position Held: Computer
Science Teacher (9th-12th). Head Boy's Indoor and Outdoor Soccer Coach
Description:
Introductory course included instruction in software applications used in today's business world, Internet research techniques,
and keyboarding. Advanced course included CAD and Flash
animation.
08/96-08/98
Randolph Macon Academy
200 Academy Drive
Front
Royal, Virginia 22630
Position Held: Computer
Science Teacher (9th-12th). Head Boy's Soccer Coach. Head Boy's Wrestling Coach. Head Boy's Basketball Coach.
Description: Computer Applications I students learned Microsoft Office 97 Suite applications,
keyboarding, and Internet research skills.
Description: Computer Applications II students learned web design, and 3D modeling and animation.
01/1988-08/1996
Delta Engineering
25330 Interchange Court
Farmington Hills, Michigan
48335
Position Held: Automotive Design Engineer
Description: Utilized advanced CAD/CAM computer systems and software to produce design layouts,
3D models, and engineering drawings for the automotive tooling industry. Produced presentation proposals for automotive manufacturing
plants overseas.
Produced
engineering and tooling cost forecasts, engineering and tooling construction status reports and critical timing paths for
domestic and overseas automotive programs.
Other Information
Extra-Curricular Activities of Interest: Basketball,
Flag Football, Newspaper, Radio/TV, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling, Robotics Club, Robotics Competition Club, and
Computer Club.
US Citizen: Yes
Gender: Male
Best Time to Contact: Mornings & Weekends
Years of Teaching Experience: 11
