RANDY H. NUSSLER
630 Woodduck Dr. SW
Olympia, WA
(803) 629-7190
Qualifications
ASE Master Certified with L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification,
ASE Undercar & X1 Exhaust Specialist, G1 Auto Maintenance & Light Repair, A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
Subaru Factory Certified Technician
WA CTE Teaching Certificate
Education
New England Institute of Technology- Associate in Science Degree in Automotive Technology 12/1989.
Davies Vocational-Technical High School. Graduated in Automotive and Electronic Technologies. 1985-1988.
Automotive Instructional Experience
New Market Skills Center
10/2016-Present. Teach full time.
Motivating, and instructing 10-12 grade students from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds. Able to work with students who have a wide range of skills, varying abilities, motivations, and academic or career goals in Automotive Technology in the areas of: Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Repair, Engine Performance and Heating & Air Conditioning. Conducts class discussions, lectures, and other appropriate activities in assigned courses; provides students with course documentation; demonstrates effective interaction skills; relates instruction materials to state standards; uses examples and illustrations; grades and responds to students’ written assignments through Skyward, interacting with parents, manage day-to-day operations of department, classrooms and laboratories including equipment. Attend professional development classes on a regular basis. Develops course trainers, materials and organizes vehicle repair work for students. Maintain NATEF certified program. Organize automotive related school/community events. Advise students on secondary education pathways.
South Puget Sound Community College
10/2015-9/2016. Teach evening classes.
Teaching and instructing students in Automotive Technology using current technology and techniques in the areas of: Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Drivetrain. Conducts class discussions, lectures, and other appropriate activities in assigned courses; provides students with course documentation; demonstrates effective interaction skills; relates instruction materials to course objectives; uses examples and illustrations; grades and responds to students’ written assignments; manage day-to-day operations of classrooms and laboratories including equipment and apparatus. Attend professional development classes on a regular basis and on-line training. Develops PowerPoint presentations and LMS courses using Canvas.
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Midlands Technical College
8/2003-9/2015. Taught day and evening classes.
Teaching and instructing students in Automotive Technology using current technology and techniques in the areas of: Brake Systems, Suspension & Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Heating & Air Conditioning, Vehicle Maintenance. Conducts class discussions, lectures, and other appropriate activities in assigned courses; provides students with course documentation; demonstrates effective interaction skills; relates instruction materials to course objectives; uses examples and illustrations; grades and responds to students’ written assignments; manage day-to-day operations of classrooms and laboratories including equipment and apparatus. Advise students for classes. Schedule automotive classes. Conduct new student orientation. Conduct facility tours. Attend professional development classes on a regular basis and on-line training. Develops PowerPoint presentations for courses. On occasion built trainers for the lab environment. NATEF Program.
Cengage Learning -October 2007 – Present. Automotive Subject Expert Writer/Reviewer
Please refer to “Short Bio’ for details
Automotive Experience
Over 19 years of full/part time automotive experience.
1987-6/1990 Goodyear dealer (North Providence Tire and Auto Repair) Tires, brakes, suspension repairs including alignments, tune-ups and vehicle maintenance. Vehicle safety and emission inspections.
6/1990-7/1991 Dick Smith Motors-Nissan and Subaru.
7/1991-7/2005. Imports Plus. Specialized in Honda, Toyota, Volvo, Mercedes, Nissan, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Mazda, and BMW.
Some work on Isuzu, Hyundai, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Kia, Sterling, Jaguar, Volkswagen and some domestic vehicle repairs. Performed a variety of repairs including: Diagnosis and repair of: Drivability Concerns, A.C. including Climate Control, Brakes including Antilock and Traction Control Systems, Suspension and Steering including Alignments, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Transmission and Clutch replacement, scheduled maintenance including timing belts, and minor engine repair-head gaskets and timing chains.
Administrative Experience
New Market Skills Center- Managed automotive program
NACAT Treasurer- 2015-Present. (North American Council of Automotive Teachers) Keeps accounting of all the organization financial transactions, prepares and presents budgets and monthly reports to the officers and members.
Imports Plus: Opening and closing the shop, dealing directly with customers, writing repair orders, preparing estimates, getting work approved, ordering parts, generating billing and closing tickets.
Midlands Technical College: Grading, enforcing safety and environmental policies along with abiding by school and departmental policies.
Other Experience and Awards
Attend training both On-Line and In-class on a regular basis.
8/2003-Present Member: NACAT-North American Council of Automotive Teachers.
7/2015-Present NACAT Treasurer
Member: IATN.
Adjunct of the Year Award 2005
2008 NACAT New Instructor Award
2011 Award Delmar-Cengage Jack Erjavec Innovative Instructor Scholarship
2012 NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award
NACAT SC President 2011- 2014
2014 Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year
References Available Upon Request
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