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Jon Luther

CHICO,CA

Summary

Dedicated teaching professional well-versed in all areas of automotive technology. Background teaching courses on all aspects of the Automobile. From the History and evolution of the gas engine through Today's Hybrid Vehicles. Proficient in developing lessons and activities to drive student interest and learning.

Experienced Automotive Instructor with 3 years Teaching and 35 Years in the Automotive Industry. Adept at keeping students safe, classroom instruction compliant and supplies organized for efficient and successful teaching. Ready to bring excellent planning, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to a new role with room for advancement. Focused on promoting student development with a hands-on approach to teaching.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Skyway Towing And Service
11.2018 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Automotive Instructor

Point Arena Joint Union High School
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Prepared lesson plans and class curricula to meet instructional targets.
  • Helped build long-term skills valuable in automotive marketplace.
  • Used project-based approach focused on teams building components such as engines and chassis.
  • Taught courses such as Introduction to Automotive, and Advanced Automotive 101
  • Implemented New Tech Network Standard of Project Based Learning.
  • Appropriate Lesson and hands on Lab Per week
  • Implemented New Technology into the program including 3D printing, Computer design and CAD Cutting software
  • Implemented On Line Textbooks And Diagnostic Equipment.
  • Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
  • Developed curriculum to encourage student progress and advance performance level.
  • Participated in trainings, meetings and seminars to expand knowledge and optimize instruction.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
  • Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
  • Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.

Owner

Skyway Towing
01.2007 - 11.2018
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.

Substitute School Bus Driver

Point Arena Joint Unified School District
05.2012 - 11.2014
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.

Owner/Automotive Mechanic

Advanced Automotive
05.2011 - 06.2014
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.

Towing Operator

Skyway Towing And Service
03.1988 - 08.2006
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Education

California Tow Truck Association
CTTA North State Driver Champion 2002

Western States Tow Expo
3rd Place 2002

Instructing On Supplemental Restraint Systems

Butte County Fire/Ems
Chico,Ca 2003

Light Duty Certification 2005 NS-101

CTTA

Towing Certification

Gerard Training Institute
08.2023

Towing Certification

Gerard Training Institute
07.2018

Career And Technical Education

North Coast Teacher Induction Program
2018

Traffic Incident Management/ Responder NHI-133126

National Highway Institute
2016

Certification

California Tow Truck Association
11.2010

Heavy Duty Certification

Wreckmaster
01.2000

Light Duty Towing Certification

California Tow Truck Association
11.1999

Heavy Duty Certification

California Tow Truck Association
10.1997

Criminology

Butte Community College
Oroville, CA
1993

High School Diploma -

Paradise High School
Paradise, CA
06.1991

Skills

    • Staff Management
    • Contract Development and Management
    • Complex Problem-Solving
    • Job Assignments
    • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
    • Schedule Preparation
    • Finance and Accounting Operations
      • Managing Scenes
      • Coaching and Mentoring
      • Employee Training
      • Managing Fleet Vehicles
      • Income and Expense Management
      • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Manager

Skyway Towing And Service
11.2018 - Current

Automotive Instructor

Point Arena Joint Union High School
07.2015 - 12.2018

Substitute School Bus Driver

Point Arena Joint Unified School District
05.2012 - 11.2014

Owner/Automotive Mechanic

Advanced Automotive
05.2011 - 06.2014

Owner

Skyway Towing
01.2007 - 11.2018

Towing Operator

Skyway Towing And Service
03.1988 - 08.2006

California Tow Truck Association

Western States Tow Expo

Instructing On Supplemental Restraint Systems

Butte County Fire/Ems

Light Duty Certification 2005 NS-101

CTTA

Towing Certification

Gerard Training Institute

Towing Certification

Gerard Training Institute

Career And Technical Education

North Coast Teacher Induction Program

Traffic Incident Management/ Responder NHI-133126

National Highway Institute

Certification

California Tow Truck Association

Heavy Duty Certification

Wreckmaster

Light Duty Towing Certification

California Tow Truck Association

Heavy Duty Certification

California Tow Truck Association

Criminology

Butte Community College

High School Diploma -

Paradise High School
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