Taylor Raines

Experience

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  Southwest Express News

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Journalist

  As an investigative reporter, I had the opportunity to write about many of the popular happenings in the Graham County area. I took assignments but I also had the liberty to seek out my own stories and sources. In this function I found that everyone and everything has a story.

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  Eastern Arizona College

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Mathematics Tutor

  While in this position, I taught mathematical concepts in a lab setting. The subjects I taught ranged from basic arithmetic up to intermediate calculus. The clientele I dealt with were mostly, but not limited to, college age students. People would also come in from early elementary school up through returning students coming back after retirement.

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  Eastern Arizona College

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Audio Engineer

  I was the house sound engineer for the performing groups on campus and many independent shows that came through our auditorium. My responsibilities outside of running sound included troubleshooting and minor electronics repair in the fine arts auditorium and on tour. Often this maintenance included the emotional well-being of many of the performers.

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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Mathematics Research Assistant

  I gathered, compiled, and analyzed data from working mathematics instructors. I would grade and evaluate surveys and tests taken by math instructors. In this position I was able to learn various new ways of interpreting data and organizing it into clear, user-friendly formats.

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  Brigham Young University

  Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Aspen Grove Events Specialist

  I provided on-site facilities and technical support. This entailed dealing with guests on a daily basis and maintaining equipment and facilities. I especially provided technical support relating to the audio/visual equipment.

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  Utah State University

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Research Assistant

  While in this position I assisted graduate students and faculty in their research. This involved designing, machining, and assembling laser and comer a mounts for various applications in experimental fluid dynamics. Some of these project, were funded by such organizations as Sandia National Labs and the NEUP. I also had the opportunity to run data analysis using LabView, DaVis, Star CCM+, and other various software packages. While in this position, I was able to present the research findings of my self and my superior at a fluids conference in Utah. Show less

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  Arizona State University

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  As the lead TA for thermodynamics I help to create and grade homework assignments, teach classes, coordinate the other teaching assistants, and assist students on a one-on-one basis. As an academic tutor in the SDA department, I provide one-on-one assistance to students in the ASU athletics program as well as tracking student progress. I also plan study schedules with students so they can achieve their academic goals. I have a number of responsibilities in this position which include: teaching several undergraduate recitation classes in thermodynamics, grading assignments, providing one-on-one assistance to students, and helping to plan the curriculum with other instructors and T.A.'s.

  • Lead Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Personal Tutor

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

  Electro Mechanical Engineer
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  Turion Space

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Senior Propulsion Engineer

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Electric Propulsion Engineer

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2023