Dom Morse

Dom Morse

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Trainer & Youth Advocate

  • Education

    • Piedmont Virginia Community College

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      Career Studies Certificate Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Piedmont Virginia Community College

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      Associate's degree Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
    • Piedmont Virginia Community College

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      Career Studies Certificate Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Experience

    • Albemarle County Public Schools

      Aug 2012 - Nov 2015

      Lead the Spatial-Temporal (ST) Math program in nine class sections, including an ESOL class. Member of the School-based Intervention Team (SBIT). Integrated student interest into the development of mathematics skills. I lead the integration of technology and in Health and Physical Education by introducing methods to use iPads, iPhones, and Welnet Application to collect and analyze physical fitness testing data.

      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
    • Piedmont Housing Alliance

      Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
      Community Center Coordinator

      I established and continued relationships with community partners to engage residents through the Community Outreach Team, support development of youth in after school programs, and supporting housing redevelopment initiative.

    • Albemarle County Public Schools

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2022

      My responsibilities included developing and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum as the site lead for Career Technical Education. I transformed traditional classrooms into functional design labs and taught proper usage of power tools, laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, electronics, and microcontrollers. Facilitate creative design and building process with 120+ students, while ensuring the proper usage of power tools, 3D printers, and laser cutters. Students learned to troubleshoot and repair equipment. In addition, I provided project development, resource management, and pedagogical mentorship to a first-year engineering teacher. The teacher successfully completed the school year and the contract was renewed.

      • Design Lab Coordinator

        Jun 2018 - Mar 2022
      • Engineering Laboratory Technician

        Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Piedmont Virginia Community College

      Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
      Engineering Laboratory Technician

      Co-developed and manufactured promotional products for ~20 U.S. National Science Foundation grant events, including PVCC Manufacturing Day.Supported adult academic development by assembling and maintaining lab equipment, teaching proper usage of advanced manufacturing machines and hand tools, and supporting students’ technical projects.

    • VIRTEX

      Aug 2020 - May 2021
      SMT Technician

      I manufactured PCB job orders according to methods manuals’ processes, schematics, and bill of materials. During my time, the most frequent job order production increased from 280 boards per shift to 440 boards per shift, an increase of 57.1%.

    • National Radio Astronomy Observatory

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
      NINE Intern

      My internship team lead the development of learning modules for secondary students in order to provide a pathway to radio astronomy. The modules included python programming, Raspberry Pi, software-defined radios, and astronomy history.

    • C4K

      Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
      Clubhouse Coordinator

      Direct supervisor of two Assistant Coordinators and one Intern in coordinating over 40 mentoring pairs and creating a safe, engaging environment for 100+ group mentors and drop-in clubhouse members. 1:1 mentoring session completion rate increased by 20%.

    • Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries

      Aug 2023 - Jun 2024
      Program Director

      Oversaw the organization’s programs and ensured programs fulfilled the organization’s mission and vision by reevaluating program key performance indicators and creating effective reporting systems.Ensured five Program Coordinators were supported and programs operated on budget via a combination of 1:1 meetings, monthly coordinators’ meetings, internal systems development, and internal advocacy.Developed a new Vocational Trades program by expanding community partners, developing processes, writing grants ($10,000 awarded), and supporting participants in their career plans. Show less

    • Albemarle County Public Schools

      Aug 2023 - now
      Technology Education Teacher

      Teach Design I, II, and IB sections according to state competencies in a project-based learning environment while preparing students for workplace-readiness and completing high-quality work-based learning experiences with industry partners.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 10-Hour

      CareerSafe
      Nov 2017
    • OSHA 10-Hour

      CareerSafe
      Mar 2025
    • Diploma Programme - Design technology - Category 1&2

      International Baccalaureate (IB)
      Nov 2019
    • Personal Finance for Educators

      Working in Support of Education (W!se)
      Apr 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dom Morse
      2025 We Notice Award Albemarle County Public Schools Jan 2025 I was awarded four times by students for my ability to build relationships and create positive spaces. Student quotes include: “He is always ready to help and create with students as well as support them.”“Dom is always funny.”“He is very nice.”“He lets us eat lunch in his room.”
    • Awarded to Dom Morse
      Educator of the Year Charlottesville Business Innovation Council 2020 Recognizes one individual who currently embodies all the elements of successful tech-centric entrepreneurship, including innovation, employment, leadership, finance, determination, and persistence.
    • Awarded to Dom Morse
      Golden Apple Award Community Public Charter School 2020
    • Awarded to Dom Morse
      Staff Member of the Month Monticello High School 2016
    • Awarded to Dom Morse
      We Notice Award Jackson P. Burley Middle School 2014