MARTIN P. DILLON

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RESUME

EDUCATION

Graduate Student
currently attending Humboldt State University single subject teaching credential program leading to a teaching credential in Industrial Technology with a supplemental credential in General Science.

Bachelor of Science (1991) Magna Cum Laude with a major in Industrial Technology. Pertinent courses include:

Computer-Aided Drafting Metals Technology
Computer Numerical Control Machine Tool Production Technology
Principles of Industrial Design Industrial Materials
Technical Woodworking Solid State Devices and Circuits
Construction Systems Plastics Production, Materials, and Processes

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching
(Fall 1993 - Present)- I am currently teaching Technology Education a Forks Middle School.

Student Teaching
(Spring 1993 )- I taught a freshman class of 26 students at the introductory level of woodworking at Eureka High School under the supervision of Paul Kinsey. I also taught a unit on cabinet construction for a class of 10 students of varying skill levels at Ferndale Union High School under the supervision of Michael Baggot.

Teaching Observation (Fall 1992 )- Participated in 45 hours of observation under Master Teachers Michael Baggot and Paul Kinsey at Ferndale Union High School and Eureka High School, respectively.

Student Teaching/Lab Assistant (Fall 1989, Fall 1990, Fall 1991)- Assisted as an instructional aide in wood technology, computer-aided drafting, and metals technology classes at Humboldt State University,

Summer Youth Program Coordinator (Summer 1985) - Organized and implemented summer program for teenaged children. Program organized through Grace Episcopal Church, West Palm Beach, FL.

Beginning Ceramics Instructor (Fall 1982) - Taught a seminar in Ceramics, 20 hours of instruction, Colorado Mountain College Adult Education Program, Granby, CO.


OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Boat Builder
(1984-87, 1990-93) Rybovich & Sons Boat Works / Spencer Boat CO. West Palm Beach, FL and Cloudburst Fishing, Eureka, CA. Professional in the use of plastics and composite materials, wood & fiberglass construction, pattern & mold making and custom metal fabrication.

Cabinet Maker (1987-89)- Finnigan & Thonson Woodworks, Arcata, CA.

Carpenter (1981-83) -J D Construction CO. Experienced in all phases of house construction including framing, electrical, plumbing, concrete work and finish carpentry.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

HSU Industrial Technology Club "Student of the Year"
1988, Club Treasurer 1989, Member 1988, 1989, 1990.

Presidential Scholar, HSU Fall 1988, Fall 1989, Spring 1991.

Member of Epsilon Pi Tau, the honorary Professional Fraternity for education in technology, 1991 to present.

Custom Furniture -
Currently on display at Ambiance, a fine woodworking and art gallery, Eureka, CA, 1988 to present.

Member, Humboldt Woodworkers' Society, 1991 to present.

Member of C. I. T. E. A. California Industrial and Technology Education Association

Interests include: collecting antique tools, camping, skiing, serving on the church vestry, volleyball, entertaining, reading, building and collecting boxes, & zymology.