Jay Albrecht
Mukilteo,WA
Summary
With a background in meteorology and oceanography from my previous career in the US Federal Service, I have successfully transitioned into roles as a substitute teacher, volunteer Sunday-school teacher, and mentor for children in need. Currently, I am seeking a part-time remote opportunity that offers the flexibility I desire. Drawing from a diverse skill set acquired during my tenure as a federal scientist for NOAA and DOD, combined with teaching and volunteering experience, am well-prepared to contribute effectively in various capacities.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor and Tutor
CASINO ROAD KID'S MINISTRIES
10.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Helped with homework and provided meals to about 30 struggling and high-risk students.
Substitute Teacher
Mukilteo School District
09.2019 - Current
- K-12 substitute schoolteacher for the Mukilteo School District
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Course Instructor
Washington Sea Grant
06.2019 - 01.2024
- On about a quarterly basis, teach a one-day basic meteorology and oceanography course to sailors, mariners, fishermen, and recreational boat owners and operators in order to promote safety at sea.
- Worked with average of 10 participants per class.
- Drew upon teaching experience and advanced education in meteorology and oceanography to function as resource to students.
- Developed the curriculum materials and laboratory exercises for the course.
Senior Meteorologist (Lead Forecaster)
NOAA National Weather Service
08.1992 - 05.2019
- Developed 5 to 12 accurate weather forecasts and forecast products per day by analyzing data and using mathematical models and physics to interpret collected information.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for providing forecasts, ensuring timeliness and relevance of information delivered to clients.
- Posted daily weather information to social media platforms to keep public informed.
- Designed and developed computer software to aid in weather forecasting and communication and communicated results to the scientific community.
- Conducted regular post-mortem analyses on completed projects to identify areas of improvement in future forecasting efforts.
- Provided briefings to the news media and emergency managers on a daily basis.
- Mentored junior forecasters, sharing best practices and professional insight to facilitate their career development.
Meteorologist
United States Air Force (Air Force Global Weather Central)
10.1989 - 08.1992
- Contributed to development of innovative forecasting models through extensive collaboration with fellow scientists and researchers.
- Managed databases used by USAF global forecast system
- Provided weather support for special and national security operations.
- Top Secret Security Clearance
Oceanographer/Meteorologist
Naval Oceanographic Office
04.1982 - 10.1989
- Designed, developed, documented and tested about 20 software components, 3 weather forecast systems and numerous techniques used by the US Navy to exploit the ocean/atmosphere environment.
- Supervised 7 employees of the Product Assessment Branch.
- Secret Security Clearance
Meteorologist
CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation
06.1981 - 04.1982
- Data quality control in support of 35 fixed buoys and 100 drifting buoys for NOAA Data Buoy Center
- Analyzed and interpreted quality of meteorological and oceanographic data collected by NOAA data buoys to support accurate maritime weather forecasts.
- Conducted thorough research on atmospheric and oceanographic phenomena to contribute to advancement of scientific knowledge.
Instructor
Florida State University
09.1979 - 06.1981
- Taught introductory Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology Lab and Current Weather Discussions
- Courses contained between 30 and 200 students per class per semester.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in classes.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL06.1981
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL06.1979
Skills
- Scientific Research
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Classroom management
- Decision-making
- Staff supervision
- Peer counseling
- Lesson planning
- Academic tutoring
Contact
- Jayalbrecht@comcast.net
- www.linkedin.com/in/jalbrech (LinkedIn)
Publications
- Historical Weather3.0, Jan 1, 1890 - Dec 31, 2008
- Freezing Spray in the Western Washington Inland Waters
- Marine Forecast Challenges
- Background on Dynamic Fetch and a Demonstration of a Computer Application Used to Evaluate Waves Generated in a Trapped Fetch Region.
- Observations of Directional Relaxation of Wind Sea Spectra, Journal of Physical Oceanography (coauthor)
Languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
Spanish (Elementary)
Certification
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Accomplishments
- Won consistent referrals and high marks for quality of instruction.
- Specialized in substituting for math and science classes at the middle and high school levels.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Improved weather forecasts by developing GUI-driven software to predict atmospheric and ocean waves, associate current weather patterns with historical events, and effectively communicate forecasts and data to clients.
- Awarded the Best Award by the USAF meteorological community for forecast support provided during Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991.
Timeline
Mentor and Tutor
CASINO ROAD KID'S MINISTRIES
10.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Mukilteo School District
09.2019 - Current
Course Instructor
Washington Sea Grant
06.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Meteorologist (Lead Forecaster)
NOAA National Weather Service
08.1992 - 05.2019
Meteorologist
United States Air Force (Air Force Global Weather Central)
10.1989 - 08.1992
Oceanographer/Meteorologist
Naval Oceanographic Office
04.1982 - 10.1989
Meteorologist
CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation
06.1981 - 04.1982
Instructor
Florida State University
09.1979 - 06.1981
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Master of Science (MSc) - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Florida State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Florida State University
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