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Stephen Herd

Stephen Herd

Automotive Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teacher | Web Developer | Instructional Designer | Technical Writer

  • Education

    • Dallas College

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      AAS Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

    • University of North Texas

      2004 - 2005
      BAAS Applied Technology & Performance Improvement

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi The programs I attended at North Texas were both related to teaching. As an undergrad student, I studied teaching basics; curriculum development, writing lesson plans and performing needs analysis. We also developed a portfolio of instructional experiences.

    • University of North Texas

      2005 - 2006
      MS Computer Education and Cognitive Systems

      The program focused on educational technologies with emphasis on distance learning and the technology necessary to support e-Learning activities. I set up a Linux server and developed dynamic web sites using PHP and MySQL. I also studied the process of learning and how physiological changes take place in the body and mind as people experience a variety of learning activities.

  • Experience

    • Various Automotive Shops

      Jun 1979 - Sept 1989
      Automotive Technician

      Diagnose, service and repair various automobiles specializing in electronics, HVAC, driveability, brakes, steering and suspension systems.

    • General Motors

      Sept 1989 - Jun 1999
      Corporate Trainer

      Contract InstructorLead Instructor responsible for developing and presenting new program courses to national instructor group for automotive technology in Electrical/Electronic Diagnostics.Corporate Trainer responsible for facilitating corporate face to face training sessions in automotive technology to dealership technicians in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico.

    • Dallas College

      Sept 1989 - now
      Faculty

      Instructor* Web Development* Computer Information Systems* Business Office Systems and Support* Automotive Technology* Workforce Education TrainerProgram Coordinator*General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program - GM ASEP*South Central Regional Vice President IAGMASEPAssistant to the Vice President of Instruction* Student Success Coaching Co-chair* Achieve the Dream Committee MemberCurriculum Manager* DCCC District Curriculum Committee Chair* Career and Technical Education Curriculum Committee Chair* Automotive Curriculum Committee Member Show less

    • Independent Consulting

      Jun 2005 - now

      Blackboard™ Learning Management System Course DeveloperLubbock Advanced Technology Center Automotive Instructor Professional Development Workshop Writer/FacilitatorTexas Education Agency Trade and Industrial Education Curriculum WriterTexas Collaborative for Teaching Excellence Performance Instruction Workshop Writer/Facilitator Collaborative Website at iagmasep.orgOnline Automotive Service Training at mygmasep.comProgram Promotional Website at gmasep.orgWeb Development CMS at bhcwebdev.com

      • Instructional Designer

        Sept 2002 - now

      • Web Developer

        Jun 2005 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stephen Herd
      Member Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society 2006
    • Awarded to Stephen Herd
      President’s List University of North Texas 2005

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President, South Central Region

      Issued by International Association of General Motors Automotive Service Educational Programs (IAGMASEP) on Jan 2015
      International Association of General Motors Automotive Service Educational Programs (IAGMASEP)Associated with Stephen Herd

    • President

      Issued by Big Springs PTA on Aug 2008
      Big Springs PTAAssociated with Stephen Herd

    • Cub Master

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Sept 2008
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Stephen Herd