Gorden Jacobsen
Atkins
Summary
Dynamic automotive educator with extensive experience at Kirkwood Community College, excelling in syllabus development and student assessment. Proven ability to integrate technology into the classroom, fostering an engaging learning environment. Skilled in collision repair and classroom management, dedicated to guiding students toward successful careers in the automotive industry.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Collision Repair Professor
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
12.1989 - 06.2017
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Auto Body Technician
Bob Zimmerman Ford-BMW
Cedar Rapids
01.1984 - 12.1989
Auto Body Technician
Andrews Auto Restoration
Cedar Rapids
10.1977 - 01.1984
Auto Body Technician
K&H Auto Body Inc.
Cedar Rapids
10.1976 - 10.1977
Auto Body Technician
Andrews Auto Restoration
Cedar Rapids
06.1975 - 10.1976
Education
Some College (No Degree) - New Teacher Coursework
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAKirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Automotive technology
- Collision repair
- Syllabus development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Qualified I-Car instructor
- ASE certified
- Blackhawk Bench Certified
- Sherwin Williams Refinish Certified
- Dupont Refinish Certified
Timeline
Automotive Collision Repair Professor
Kirkwood Community College
12.1989 - 06.2017
Auto Body Technician
Bob Zimmerman Ford-BMW
01.1984 - 12.1989
Auto Body Technician
Andrews Auto Restoration
10.1977 - 01.1984
Auto Body Technician
K&H Auto Body Inc.
10.1976 - 10.1977
Auto Body Technician
Andrews Auto Restoration
06.1975 - 10.1976
Some College (No Degree) - New Teacher Coursework
University of Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
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