Kevin R. Salger
3613½ E. 10th
St; Long Beach, CA 90804
(818) 613-4110 ksalger42@earthlink.net
INSTRUCTOR
Over 11 years combined experience in teaching, instruction, consultation, & presentations in a variety of disciplines,
including electricity, semiconductor devices, computers, mathematics, chemistry, physics, materials science,
juggling, & more. Developed lectures & laboratory exercises for students, designed & built demonstrations for
lectures.
Areas of Expertise
- Simplifying complex subject matter - Topic order of presentation
- Audience participation - Real-life exampling
- Stage presentations - Study skills
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Electricity - Juggling
- Mathematics - Sciences
- Theatrical Production - Television Production
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Girl Scouts, Hornet’s Nest Council, Charlotte, NC October 2009 – September 2014
• Troop Co-Leader
Provide guidance, advice, support, & organizational skills to girl members. Lead discussions in age-
appropriate topics & facilitate activities and badges.
Accomplishments:
- Led up to 15 girls on at least three overnight experiences: Stone Mountain Campground (Atlanta, GA),
Washington, D.C. (100th
Anniversary of Girl Scouts), & Morrow Mountain State Park (Albemarle, NC).
- Arranged Iron Chef competition within the troop featuring three local chefs, each paired with a sub-set of
girls in a professional kitchen, to prepare an appetizer, entrée, & dessert, utilizing a “secret ingredient” in
each.
- Presented information on a variety of topics, including backpacking, camping, knots, music, theater,
television production, cooking, and more.
- Discussed a variety of subjects: self-image, personality types, make-up, fashion, situational appropriate
behavior, schedules, record-keeping, patience, & tolerance.
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Charlotte, NC August 2007 – June 2013
• Part-time Faculty
Instruct college-level students using theory & laboratory practice in electrical, electronics, & related topics ,
such as algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics, materials science, English, computing, & music. Employ a
variety of instructional techniques, demonstrations, &examples to enhance the learning experience.
Accomplishments:
- Taught multiple sections of DC/AC Electricity, Electronic Devices, Software for Technicians, & HVAC
Electronics to over 100 students across 10 semesters. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, physics,
and materials science were incorporated as needed.
- Incorporated demonstrations into lectures & labs, including static electricity deflecting water, a fruit clock,
Jacob’s Ladder, a hand-crank generator, & an electric guitar.
- Instructed 12 corporate students from Okuma America Corp. in electrical & electronic soldering &
desoldering techniques for biennial recertification. (June, 2012)
MathMasters, Charlotte, NC November 2006 – December 2008
• Math Tutor
Tutor high school and adult students in algebra and geometry.
Accomplishments:
- Helped students to improve their class performance by at least one letter grade.
- Helped adult students improve their mathematical skills to pass the GED or ASVAB exam.
- Improved the test-taking skills of clients.
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Kevin R. Salger
3613½ E. 10th
St; Long Beach, CA 90804
(818) 613-4110 ksalger42@earthlink.net
Raytheon Corporation, El Segundo, CA April 2001, 2002, & 2003
• Presenter
Demonstrate Raytheon’s HISAR system at annual events.
Accomplishments:
- Demonstrated commercial radar system to hundreds of participants of “Bring Your Son/Daughter to Work
Day” & Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) commanders, participants, & guest of JROTC Drill
Competitions.
Freelance, Los Angeles area, CA March 1995 – October 2005
• Audio Video Consultant
Assist and advise multiple clients with audio & video issues in various situations.
Accomplishments:
- Instructed clients on operation & maintenance of new audio & video equipment.
- Consulted clients on equipment for conference presentations.
- Instructed coworkers on proper cleaning methods for intelligent lighting instruments.
- Wrote instruction manual for cleaning intelligent lighting instruments.
- Evaluated sound systems, corrected problems, & recommended solutions to further deficiencies.
Juggling School at the So. Cal. Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Devore, CA April 1994 – June 1994, April 1995
• Juggling Instructor
Sell & teach lessons to attendees of the Faire. Sell juggling balls & clubs to students.
Accomplishments:
- Taught 3, 4, & 5 ball, clubs, knives, rings, & scarf juggling to individuals & small groups of students.
- Techniques included cascade, reverse cascade, up the middle, claw, pistons, passing,
- Sold over 25 lessons during 8 weekends.
Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA September 1987 – September 1988
• Lab Aide
Assist students & other users of the Computer Aided Instruction laboratory.
Accomplishments:
- Wrote initial program to test cosmetology students for their state certification exam.
Downey Senior High School, Downey, CA September 1985 – June 1986
• Lab Assistant
Assist students with laboratory assignments.
Accomplishments:
- Introduction to Computers. Graded test papers, reviewed PASCAL, Basic, & Logo programs for students.
- Chemistry. Prepared chemical reagents for demonstrations & experiments, assisted students with lab
experiments.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Audio Engineer
Certified Broadcast Technician
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Broadcast Engineers
Audio Engineering Society
Phi Theta Kappa (ΦΘΚ)
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  • 1.
    Kevin R. Salger 3613½E. 10th St; Long Beach, CA 90804 (818) 613-4110 ksalger42@earthlink.net INSTRUCTOR Over 11 years combined experience in teaching, instruction, consultation, & presentations in a variety of disciplines, including electricity, semiconductor devices, computers, mathematics, chemistry, physics, materials science, juggling, & more. Developed lectures & laboratory exercises for students, designed & built demonstrations for lectures. Areas of Expertise - Simplifying complex subject matter - Topic order of presentation - Audience participation - Real-life exampling - Stage presentations - Study skills TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES - Electricity - Juggling - Mathematics - Sciences - Theatrical Production - Television Production PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Girl Scouts, Hornet’s Nest Council, Charlotte, NC October 2009 – September 2014 • Troop Co-Leader Provide guidance, advice, support, & organizational skills to girl members. Lead discussions in age- appropriate topics & facilitate activities and badges. Accomplishments: - Led up to 15 girls on at least three overnight experiences: Stone Mountain Campground (Atlanta, GA), Washington, D.C. (100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts), & Morrow Mountain State Park (Albemarle, NC). - Arranged Iron Chef competition within the troop featuring three local chefs, each paired with a sub-set of girls in a professional kitchen, to prepare an appetizer, entrée, & dessert, utilizing a “secret ingredient” in each. - Presented information on a variety of topics, including backpacking, camping, knots, music, theater, television production, cooking, and more. - Discussed a variety of subjects: self-image, personality types, make-up, fashion, situational appropriate behavior, schedules, record-keeping, patience, & tolerance. Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Charlotte, NC August 2007 – June 2013 • Part-time Faculty Instruct college-level students using theory & laboratory practice in electrical, electronics, & related topics , such as algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics, materials science, English, computing, & music. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, demonstrations, &examples to enhance the learning experience. Accomplishments: - Taught multiple sections of DC/AC Electricity, Electronic Devices, Software for Technicians, & HVAC Electronics to over 100 students across 10 semesters. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, physics, and materials science were incorporated as needed. - Incorporated demonstrations into lectures & labs, including static electricity deflecting water, a fruit clock, Jacob’s Ladder, a hand-crank generator, & an electric guitar. - Instructed 12 corporate students from Okuma America Corp. in electrical & electronic soldering & desoldering techniques for biennial recertification. (June, 2012) MathMasters, Charlotte, NC November 2006 – December 2008 • Math Tutor Tutor high school and adult students in algebra and geometry. Accomplishments: - Helped students to improve their class performance by at least one letter grade. - Helped adult students improve their mathematical skills to pass the GED or ASVAB exam. - Improved the test-taking skills of clients. Consult
  • 2.
    Kevin R. Salger 3613½E. 10th St; Long Beach, CA 90804 (818) 613-4110 ksalger42@earthlink.net Raytheon Corporation, El Segundo, CA April 2001, 2002, & 2003 • Presenter Demonstrate Raytheon’s HISAR system at annual events. Accomplishments: - Demonstrated commercial radar system to hundreds of participants of “Bring Your Son/Daughter to Work Day” & Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) commanders, participants, & guest of JROTC Drill Competitions. Freelance, Los Angeles area, CA March 1995 – October 2005 • Audio Video Consultant Assist and advise multiple clients with audio & video issues in various situations. Accomplishments: - Instructed clients on operation & maintenance of new audio & video equipment. - Consulted clients on equipment for conference presentations. - Instructed coworkers on proper cleaning methods for intelligent lighting instruments. - Wrote instruction manual for cleaning intelligent lighting instruments. - Evaluated sound systems, corrected problems, & recommended solutions to further deficiencies. Juggling School at the So. Cal. Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Devore, CA April 1994 – June 1994, April 1995 • Juggling Instructor Sell & teach lessons to attendees of the Faire. Sell juggling balls & clubs to students. Accomplishments: - Taught 3, 4, & 5 ball, clubs, knives, rings, & scarf juggling to individuals & small groups of students. - Techniques included cascade, reverse cascade, up the middle, claw, pistons, passing, - Sold over 25 lessons during 8 weekends. Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA September 1987 – September 1988 • Lab Aide Assist students & other users of the Computer Aided Instruction laboratory. Accomplishments: - Wrote initial program to test cosmetology students for their state certification exam. Downey Senior High School, Downey, CA September 1985 – June 1986 • Lab Assistant Assist students with laboratory assignments. Accomplishments: - Introduction to Computers. Graded test papers, reviewed PASCAL, Basic, & Logo programs for students. - Chemistry. Prepared chemical reagents for demonstrations & experiments, assisted students with lab experiments. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Certified Audio Engineer Certified Broadcast Technician PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society of Broadcast Engineers Audio Engineering Society Phi Theta Kappa (ΦΘΚ) Consult