Tracy Smith

Experience

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  Delphi Packard Electric Systems Company Ltd

  Aug 1996 - Dec 1996

  Engineering Intern Student

  Designed temperature sensors and improved manufacturing processes

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  NASA Langley Research Center

  Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

  Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program Participant

  Participated in the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program in the Aeronautics Systems Analysis Division

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  Daimler Chrysler

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Product Engineer

  - Design and development responsibility for several front-end underbody components for the Chrysler 300M- Collaborated with manufacturing facilities on die development and production assembly processes- Communicated intimately with suppliers regarding design criteria, tooling capability, targeted cost and timing- Worked full-time, rotating through various departments within the company, while earning an engineering master’s degree in the evening

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  Upper St. Clair School District

  Aug 2003 - now

  Physics & Robotics Teacher

  - Certified in secondary level physics, mathematics, and technology education- Collaborate with educators and content specialists to design and implement lessons using the latest technology- Differentiate instruction for students with a variety of identified needs, including giftedness, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and English Language Learners- Coach students in conflict resolution, social-emotional growth, and executive function

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  Tracy Lyn Photography

  Aug 2010 - May 2019

  Owner/Photographer

  • Created a part-time photography business that combined technical skills, an artistic hobby, and a social service• Developed and managed a business identity, business plan, financial plan, and marketing strategies• Delivered top customer communication, workflow timing, and product quality which continued to grow the volume of clients• Educated through photographer workshops, private consultations, professional organizations, and local photography group participation

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  Finding Physics

  May 2019 - now

  Owner

  Finding Physics offers tutoring services, workshops, and tips for beginner physics students. It not only educates individuals to find physics in their daily lives, but also inspires them to use what they learn to change our world.

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  Beachbody

  May 2019 - now

  Independent Team Beachbody Coach

  - inform individuals of Beachbody workout programs and products- motivate and inspire others along their wellness journey

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  USC Robotics Club

  Aug 2020 - now

  USC Robotics Coordinator

  USC Robotics helps spread robotics education through extracurricular activities. Activities include FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competitions, FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLL) competitions, high school mentors for middle school FLL teams, guest speakers, field trips, and more.