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Ellen Schloff

Twentynine Palms,CA

Summary

Dedicated Educator with over 10 years of experience in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base in the sciences, mathematics, and music. Dedicated to provide exceptional tutoring and mentorship, monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets their educational goals.

Work History

Private Educator

Backyard Science STEAM Education
Long Beach, CA
01.2020 - Current
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities such as building hydraulic cranes & catapults; assembling rockets powered by chemical reactions; manipulated recycled materials to represent cell biology, etc.
  • Instructed groups of up to 8 students in STEM concepts including engineering, chemistry, biology, earth science, and physics.
  • Taught a full schedule of over 30 students on a monthly basis.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students and to meet their academic needs.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
  • Designed and launched Backyardscience.org website. Designed, printed, and distributed all marketing materials using Adobe Illustrator.

Mathematics & Science Tutor

Self-Employed
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - Current
  • Tutored students in AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, Geometry, Algebra & Trigonometry. Students show immediate improvement in test scores with some students raising their scores by as much as 40%.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Violin & Piano Instructor

Self-Employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - Current
  • Developed the Suzuki-Schloff method of musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano & violin techniques.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing, recording and composing musicians.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Collaborated with instructors and other specialists to promote commonalities, distinctions and connections in music education.

Product Engineer

Boeing
El Segundo, CA
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Applied mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new flight control products.
  • Thermal Analyst for computer electronics products, ensuring component and assembly reliability over mission lifetime. Implemented GD&T, thermal, and structural analysis techniques for PCB components
  • Performed CFD thermal analysis on AvionX technical designs using ANSYS Icepak & FloEFD.
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and analysis teams, mitigate design conflicts and coordinate delivery timelines.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
  • Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.

Product Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace
Torrance, CA
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Drafted, reviewed, and approved technical drawings developed by the Design Department.
  • Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
  • Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation and reduce engineering cycle time.
  • Created designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
  • Performed pressure containment, vibration, and shock analyses with successful Chief Design Review completion and final documentation approval.
  • Analyzed customer interface loads and modified fixture designs which increased structural integrity of components resulting in positive performance margins to meet customer requirements.
  • Lead Structural Analyst on water removal devices for environmental control systems. Performed static and dynamic analyses using ANSYS FEA with successful design to meet customer specifications.
  • Performed pressure containment, vibration, and shock analyses with successful Chief Design Review completion and final documentation approval.
  • Analyzed customer interface loads and modified fixture designs which increased structural integrity of components resulting in positive performance margins to meet customer requirements.
  • Lead Structural Analyst on water removal devices for environmental control systems. Performed static and dynamic analyses using ANSYS FEA with successful design to meet customer specifications.
  • Performed thermodynamic analysis on air and energy management systems across all phases of development leading to successful proposals for the NASA CDRILS and MQ-25 precooler, expanding Honeywell’s drone market presence.
  • Developed a new analysis method to determine the thermal gradient profile throughout a series of heat exchangers and presented findings at the Honeywell Chief Engineers’ Workshop. Received accolades from the innovation which led to a successful CFD and thermal performance analysis on a development ECS pack.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
05.2015

Skills

  • Advanced Mathematical Abilities
  • Remote Learning
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Creative Thinking
  • Time Management

Timeline

Private Educator

Backyard Science STEAM Education
01.2020 - Current

Product Engineer

Boeing
11.2018 - 10.2020

Mathematics & Science Tutor

Self-Employed
03.2016 - Current

Product Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace
03.2016 - 11.2018

Violin & Piano Instructor

Self-Employed
01.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University

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