Hello,
I'm Adrian,
an instructor,
mechanical engineer,
maker and artist
I am an instructor with over seven years of experience including curriculum development, scheduling and managing in a variety of formal and informal settings. I provide a safe and open learning environment empowering students to experience and explore their own learning style with a variety of information streams and individualized support. I am looking to apply technology to motivate and connect students while providing a novel and flexible learning experience.
PORTFOLIO
EDUCATION PROJECTS
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
VISUAL ART
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Able to efficiently express and understand valuable information with others through verbal, visual and written forms that are appropriately targeted to the audience and environment
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Seven years of teaching experience in various settings of up to thirty students
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Experience in customer service, working in teams and teaching adults and children
INSTRUCTION / FACILITATION
Use logic and reasoning to break down a problem into manageable parts that can be explored with various perspectives and creative approaches
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An understanding of tools and methods for problem solving (i.e. flow charting, failure mode and effects analysis)
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Experience with fostering divergent thinking and analyzing ideas from working in interdisciplinary teams
CRITICAL THINKING
Aptitude in a range of complimentary technical skills and the capability to learn quickly
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Physical sciences and math at the university level
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Computer software – word processing, spreadsheets, graphic design, music & video production, web development, coding (Python)
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Hands on making – woodworking, laser cutting, computer numerical controlled machines, sewing, basic metalwork, basic welding, basic electronics
TECHNICAL ABILITY
EDUCATION
M. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
University of British Columbia 2019 – 2022 (expected)
Exploration, analysis, and application of technologies (face-to-face, online, or blended) that can or have been ethically leveraged to foster learning and communities of inquiry
B.A.Sc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University of British Columbia 2010 – 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
British Columbia Institute of Technology, North Vancouver, BC 2016 – 2019
Independently developed and instructed physics and math courses for up to twenty adult learners resulting in very positive student feedback
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Provided individualized support for students after hours and during break times to increase student success
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‘Flipped the classroom’ by compiling resources of various media streams to alleviate class time for higher order learning activities
EDUCATION MANAGER
MakerLabs, Vancouver, BC 2017 – 2019
MakerLabs is the largest makerspace in Vancouver that offers public access to tools including woodshop, metal shop, welders, laser cutters, CNC, sewing machines and 3D printers. MakerLabs also has a fabrication team for projects by contract.
Coordinated all classes that occurred at the makerspace including the development of curriculum and managing instructors, attendants, classrooms, workshops and tools
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Acted as the first point of contact for questions with regards to general help, design and tool troubleshooting
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Hired and trained various instructors, four community managers and my replacement education manager
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Supported the fabrication team by meeting with clients and undertaking fabrication projects to ensure all deadlines were met
SAILING INSTRUCTOR
Central Okanogan Sailing Association, Kelowna, BC 2016
Hollyburn Sailing Club, West Vancouver, BC 2012 – 2014
Worked independently or in a team to instruct sailing of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to competitive racers, in a safe and fun environment to a class of up to thirty adults or children of all ages (seasonal employment)
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Constantly assessed and mitigated risk with an ongoing dialogue with coworkers, maintaining class control and observing changing environmental conditions
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Effectively communicated and acted with students and coworkers during emergencies while always abating a fear of sailing
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports, North Vancouver, BC 2018
Worked in pairs to instruct one to two children with special needs (i.e. mild autism, auto-immune disease) basic snowboarding skills
EVENT COORDINATOR
VYVE (Party4Health), Vancouver, BC 2017 – 2018
Worked in a small team to organize and facilitate free, public events of up to one hundred participants that would often generate viral media
PROGRAM FACILITATOR
Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, Vancouver, BC 2016 – 2017
Worked in a small team to facilitate drop-in Lego sessions for up to twelve children ages 8 – 14 years
CONNECT
Feel free to get in touch with me. I am always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas or opportunities to be part of your visions.