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Americo Maciel

Boynton Beach

Summary

Dynamic automotive educator with extensive experience at Palm Beach State College, excelling in electrical systems and diagnostic testing. Proven ability to enhance student learning through innovative methodologies, and effective communication. Recognized for optimizing vehicle maintenance processes, fostering critical thinking, and leading teams to achieve educational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auto Technology Lab Evaluator/ Adjunct Instructor

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
04.2015 - Current
  • Assist students in the lab environment in accordance with their tasks and duties to be performed on vehicles.
  • Evaluate processes that can better and make more efficient the learning methodology of certain tasks on vehicles and systems in the automobile.
  • Maintain all scanners with up-to-date software, and upkeep all shop equipment according to its condition and viability of use for students.
  • Maintain and perform periodic maintenance, and order parts for twenty-two college vehicles used for training purposes.
  • Ordering all supplies for the Automotive Program to support tasks and classes.
  • Substitute Instructors, when necessary, conduct lectures and shop tasks with students.

Automotive Adjunct Instructor

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated learning experience of automotive technology through classroom instruction and practical methodology.
  • Followed the protocol of ASE task standards in shop practices with vehicles and trainers.
  • Created real-world issues on vehicles for diagnostic practices for students.
  • Tested and evaluated students according to the rubric for grading.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY
05-1983

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Technology

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Skills

  • Electrical systems
  • Engine diagnosis
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Parts management
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Performance assessment
  • Data interpretation
  • Visual inspection
  • Decision-making
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • ASE Master Automotive Technician
  • 609 EPA Certification

Languages

Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited

Affiliations

  • Artist as a hobby
  • Play Drums
  • Love outdoor activities (rowing, fishing, swimming, repairing vehicles)

Timeline

Automotive Adjunct Instructor

Palm Beach State College
10.2022 - 05.2023

Auto Technology Lab Evaluator/ Adjunct Instructor

Palm Beach State College
04.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Queensborough Community College

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Technology

Weber State University

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