OSWALDO EDGAR SOLTERO

• Teaching courses in Automotive Technology.
• Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
• Demonstrated proper inspection and repair procedures to systems and/or components.
• Trained, supervised and evaluated students' laboratory work.
• Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
• Selected appropriate materials to support student learning needs.

Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology

-Directed Studies - Advisor/Instructor

• Providing guidance and direction to Rio Hondo College Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology seniors with their capstone class project.
• Help shape the scope and details of the final projects, consulting regularly with students regarding requirements and content for each project.
• Created stringent rubrics to grade/evaluate course projects to meet strict criteria standards for certification of a bachelors degree.

Transfer VR Strategic Planning Committee

• Committee member/instructor that provided feedback on identifying strategic goals and success metrics, including obstacles and risks involved using Virtual Reality headsets programmed with automotive technology training modules.

Outcomes- Close the loop Dept. Committee- Fall 2021

-Collaborated with a team of Rio Hondo College Auto dept. faculty to discuss :

• Course outcome data and proficiency standards
• Themes of success in reference to course outcomes
• Resources needed to ensure improvements in course outcomes

Mentor | LEGACIE Mentorship Program

-Latinos Empowered Guided and Cultivated In Education(LEGACIE) program is a mentoring program for at-promise(at-risk) Latino male Rio Hondo College students.

• Increased success/retention in Latino male community college students
• Instilled identity development in Latino males
• Created network and career exposure

CTE Summer Academy Teacher - July 2017

• Collaborated with Rio Hondo College faculty to plan and develop curriculum and activities for a 5 day summer academy program.
• Introduced middle school students to career and technical education(CTE), which integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to post-secondary education and careers.
• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative activities.

Auto Parts Sales and Repair Services:

• Under hood inspection and repair.
• Diagnosed and repaired automotive brake systems.
• Diagnosed and repaired automotive suspension and steering systems.
• Diagnosed computer electrical failures with appropriate testing equipment.
• Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
• Sales, inventory management, and customer support.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automobile products and service changes.
• Measure and resurface automotive brake rotors, drums, and manual transmission flywheels.
• Measure, form, and flare automotive transmission and brake lines.
• Press in automotive wheel bearings, driveshaft universal joints, and center support bearings.
• Remove and install automotive suspension coil springs from strut assemblies, and ball joints/bushings from control arms/spindles.
• Test alternators, starters, and batteries.
• Program automotive immobilizer keys & tire pressure monitor sensors.
• Research and present automotive technical information to mechanics and Do-it-yourself (DIY) customers.
• Over the phone technical support- assisting mechanics and ( DIY ) customers in diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

• Teaching courses in Automotive Technology.
• Demonstrated proper inspection and repair procedures to systems and/or components.
• Trained, supervised and evaluated students' laboratory work.
• Guided students in using technology to support educational research.
• Developed course material in line with curriculum requirements of the Automotive Department.
• Utilized Bureau of Automotive Repair guidelines and procedures to fill out work orders.
• Participated in trainings, meetings and seminars to expand knowledge and optimize instruction.
• Demonstrated proper safety practices, to minimize short and long term health effects.

Automotive Discipline Committee Member

• Contributing member to an LACCD Automotive committee which held meetings and discussed best practices for teaching automotive technology online during Covid-19 lockdowns.

ELAC Foundation Scholarship Review Committee Member

• Scholarship evaluator responsible for: Reviewing and scoring applications online.

Department SLO Facilitator

• Planning assessments in eLumen, analyzing assessment data, writing Action Plans, Closing the Loop, mapping SLO's in eLumen, creating assessment rubrics, revising or developing new SLO's, and assessment cycle scheduling.

ASE Education Foundation Program Accreditation

-Automobile Dept. ASE accreditation renewal lead

• Gathering and completing required documentation which demonstrates ELAC Auto tech dept. continues to meet ASE's Education Foundation ongoing Standards requirements.

Advisory/ Dept. Meetings Recorder

• Record key decisions, conclusions, and action items
• Compiles notes into standard formatting
• Distributes notes and conclusions