Stephen Hoffman
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Accomplished educator and former mechanical engineer with experience in hands-on management, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. I set up my students for success through strong classroom management, firm expectations, and the steadfast belief that any student can succeed, given the right tools and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Battle Creek, Michigan
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged critical thinking skills in mathematics.
4th Grade Teacher
Valley View Elementary
Battle Creek, Michigan
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Increased NWEA Math scores by an average of 12.5 percentile points for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Organized educational field trips to enrich the curriculum and learning experiences.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities that addressed real world issues.
Sales Engineer
Geislinger
Battle Creek, Michigan
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed sales projects by coordinating information between both domestic and international departments, including production, quality, engineering, and accounting, in various stages of the design, development, testing, and post-delivery process.
- Represented the company and products at trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions, to offer technical product knowledge.
Product Development Engineer
Hutchinson NA
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Seamlessly collaborated and communicated with production workers, lab technicians, and multiple program teams.
- Designed products and manufacturing techniques to improve product output, quality, and cost.
- Presented studies, results, and other findings to customers as a subject matter expert (SME).
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Student
Hutchinson NA
Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Extensive experience with DOE, including modification of components, testing of finished products, interpreting resultant data, and adjusting the modifications to reach targets as provided by the customer.
- Fixture CAD design for assembly, filling, and cementing of engine mount components.
Education
Interim teacher certification -
Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan08.2020
Skills
- Student assessment
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
- Collaboration techniques
- Hands-on learning
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
08.2025 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Valley View Elementary
08.2023 - 08.2025
Sales Engineer
Geislinger
08.2021 - 07.2023
Product Development Engineer
Hutchinson NA
08.2020 - 07.2021
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Student
Hutchinson NA
05.2017 - 08.2020
Interim teacher certification -
Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering
Grand Valley State University