Adlena Jacobs
Engineering Design and Problem solving Instructor
Summary

A 11year professional secondary Engineering education Instructor who invites challenges and takes initiative through own processes of high self motivation. 

Proven ability to analyze technical information, project management, team oriented collaboration, research and development in science, Engineering educational technology and mathematics. Experiences exemplary communication and 

interpersonal skills for directly with multi-disciplined campuses and companies that is consisting of engineers, technicians, manufacturing, program management and public. 

Performs highly knowledgeable instruction through strong  PC, Mac, and mobile application skills. 

High level of integrity with proven ability to perform in a changing environment.



Education
2013
Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
Masers of Science in Higher Education Administration and Minor in Management
GPA 3.8
2008
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Minor in Math
Deans List
Employment
Aug. 2016 to Current
Mesquite ISD
Technology Excellence Center
CTE- STEM Instructor- Engineering Design and Problem Solving

Facilitate students to develop a creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and then identifying needs and then devising solutions. 

Reinforce and integrate previous skills in math and science courses

Stimulate Students ingenuity, intellectual talents, and practical skills to devise solutions to engineering design problems

Foster an awareness of social and ethical implications of technological development.

Facilitate students to use the engineering design process to analyze data and derive solutions. 


2008 to June 2016
McDonald Middle School, Mesquite, TX
Mesquite ,Tx
8th Grade Math Pre-Ap / GT Teacher

Duties

Meet Algebra 1 course and district wide performance goals

Plan, prepare, and deliever instructional activities

Creates instructional resources for classroom use

Participates in ongoing training sessions


Research:

NAPE Micro-messaging to Reach and Teach Every Student- 2014-2015

Addressed gender and culturally biases that occur in the classroom and that are manifested and delivered through “micro-messages.”

Developed quantitative and qualitative data to improve retention, presence, and completion of STEM students


Key Accomplishments:

100% passing rate for EOC Algebra 1 with 84% commended-2014-2015

Performs SMAR integration 

Administrate  Nearpod VR Grant for Teachers

Global Maker spacers Organizer

Grant writer for awarded IPADs of 1:1 classroom integration

Facilitate Pay for knowledge course and Application hours for teachers to understand technology in the classroom

Jan. 2004 to May 2008, Jan. 2004 to May 2008
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
Laboratory Research Assistant

Duties:

Instructed and facilitated laboratory sessions on methods and appropriate technology on the basic concepts of physical science.

Focused on teaching principles of wave motion, sound, light, and mechanics and illustrated the logic and reasoning 

Demonstrated knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies.


Research:

Identified and recognized the differences among competing scientific theories.

Facilitated sessions over material sciences illustrating the logic and reasoning of the principles of high temperature superconductors.

Evaluated results and concepts of high temperature superconducting material.


Key Accomplishments:

Developed a model train containing high temperature superconductor material producing levitation with liquid nitrogen.

Applied Meissner effect and electro-mechanic principles to application 

Skills
Texas Certified Mathmatics 4-8:
Gifted and Talented Certified:
Connected Educator: Podcasting, Live Streaming, Twitter, Voxxer
Facilitator/Presentor: Edomodo10 @ Region 10 ESC, Region 10 ESC Technology in Math Classroom, Region 10 ESC STEM Network Innovation, Ipadpolooza Virtural Reality in the classroom, Mesquite ISD PFK
Technology Coach: Google for Education, Edmodo Certified Trainer, IPAD applications, Android Applications
Computer Technical Skills: Math Game Coding, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Google drive ( docs, sheets, slides, and email)
Machinery: Epilog, 3D printing, Solid Works  CAD trained, Master CAM trained, Tooling, Computer coding withe phython and html, electrical Ardunio components
Awards
NASA Space Center Houston - NASA SPACE CREW EXPEDITION EDUCATOR
Feb. 2017

A year space.STEM educator to educate and communicate the importance of Space and STEM education

Texas A&M
Activities
Mesquite Eduation Association · Campus Represenative
Aug. 2015 to Aug. 2016

Develop positive public opinion in support of education

Foster high quality of entrance of teaching profession

Encourage and engage active participation of all members in the solution of school concerns and district/community events


Volunteering
STEM CLUB- INNOVATION Non profit Director/Owner · Sponsor
Aug. 2015 to Current

Gathering of students that meets regularly in an informal environment to work on inquiry-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related activities.

Skills USA · Sponsor
Aug. 2016 to Current