My formal credentials

My formal credentials

Professional Institution: University of Texas at Brownsville (1994-1998)

Document: Bachelor of Science diploma obtained 06/1998

Major: Mathematics

Minor: Spanish

Certification: SBEC (Texas State Board for Educators Certification) Mathematics grades 6 – 12

SBEC (Texas State Board for Educators Certification) Spanish grades 6 – 12

SBEC (Texas State Board for Educators Certification) Technology Education grades 6 – 12

Skills acquired:

Differentiated instruction, instruction through which teachers enhance learning by matching student characteristics to instruction and assessment.

Algebra for students with diverse needs.

Math Instruction for English language learners

Carnegie Cognitive Algebra I Tutor software – Trainer

Algebra I assessment

Algebra reasoning

Connecting Algebra and Geometry

LEP (Limited English Proficiency) instruction

Experience in Algebra I, Mathematical Models, and Geometry Instruction

Statistics Reasoning

Experience in Methods of Technology Education

Modular education

Professional Institution: Matamoros Institute of Technology (1992-1998)

Document: Professional Title obtained 06/1998

Major: Industrial Engineering

Skills acquired:

Witness (Manufacturing Simulation Software)

PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

G8D (8 Disciplines)

DOE (Design of Experiments: Orthodox and Dr. Taguchi's technique)

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) elaboration

APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning)

Process audit

Gage R&R

X-R charts

PFMEA's ( Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)

Control Plan (Control the product characteristics and the associated process variables to ensure capability “around the identified target or nominal” and stability of the product over time)

G8-D (Problem solving methodology)

Lay out interpretation

GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance)

Area of Hamlin Reed Switches

Elaboration of process charts

Visual aides

Design of production cells

Kan Ban

Handling of in-process problems

Product failure analysis (assemble)

X-R charts on functionality of testing equipment

Preventive and predictive maintenance

Coordinator of the implementation of the tin plating process

General Knowledge:

Microsoft office

Inspection sheets

Cell production system

QS-9000

SPC

Designer

Visio

Group Wise

Seebrez Video System

QC-4000 Software

Profile Projector

Professional Institution: University of Texas at Brownsville (Currently taking online courses. 24 Semester hrs. taken so far)

Program: M.Ed. in Educational Technology

Skills acquired:

Web design

Online instruction

Instructional Design

Web-based multimedia instruction

Other skills/experience

Can plan and oversee projects

Provide training and instruction

Can work with teams

Good communication skills

Use of problem solving strategies

Work well under pressure

Presenter: 12th Bi-national education Conference held on October 28-29, 2005

Topic: Technology Education in a modular classroom setting

Institution: Brownsville ISD, The University of Texas at Brownsville, Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros, Colegio de Educacion de Matamoros

Place: Rivera High School

I consider myself strong in the following areas:

Communication: I work better addressing small groups and one-on-one

Organizational skills: I like the idea of organizing tasks implementing systematic procedures

Problem solving: I like identifying problems and solving them implementing innovative solutions

Quality: I always try to deliver the best product possible

Planning: I like to plan projects and events

Chapter One - The Business of Advice

I really liked chapter one because is presented in a very organized way. So far I see this book as a coaching manual for the IT consultant. This is a book that you can always go back and re-read no matter how experienced you are in the arena of consulting.

The five basic steps of the foundation for the IT advisory process are very interesting. Specifically, number two: Clearly define your role, and number four: You advise, they decide got my attention. I believe that in the practice of consultancy, there are paradigms that we need to identify and eliminate in order to work objectively and be able to build a successful strong relationship with the client.

One of the first ideas I read, and probably the most important to me, is that the IT consultant should be a well-rounded professional who is capable to serve as an advisor, rather than just concentrate in the technical issues.

By well-rounded professional I mean that a consultant must have or develop certain aptitudes. According to the book, these skills are: communication, collaboration, and human relationships. (p. 2) In other words, clients want a technical expert they can trust to guide and advise them.

Introduction

Hello everyone!

My name is David Medina. I am a teacher at Hanna High School here in Brownsville , Texas . I teach Technology Systems in the Career and Technical Education department. I am in the last year of the master’s program. I am interested in learning more about Informational Technology. My hobbies are music and learning about new electronic gadgets and technologies.