Kyle Petee

Kyle Petee

Location: smyrna, ga

About me

I was born and raised in southeastern Michigan and moved to Northern Georgia for a career change. I have been an ASE-certified mechanic for over 40 years. I have had the opportunity to work on multiple car lines and manufacturers, including experimental and prototype vehicles for Ford Motor Company. I have also worked at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) for 8.5 years as a senior GSE mechanic, 2nd-shift trainer, and backup lead. I worked on all types of GSE equipment, specializing in Trepel equipment and electric vehicles. During my time at DTW, I chose to return to college and complete my degree in Applied Engineering, which provided me the opportunity to teach automotive engineering and service technology. I loved teaching the next generation of mechanics and applied engineers. If there is one thing I miss the most about my life back in Michigan, it is teaching and sharing my knowledge of math, physics, and automotive service with my students.

Interests

cars, cooking, gold prospecting, and science fiction.

Skills

auto mechanics, fabrication, math, physics, and vehicle restorations

Activity

Practicing your lecture techniques and review lab work after class is important to building rapport with your students. 

Using tools like an ice breaker and name cards is a good way to associate with your students and themselves. 

The basic steps are to review the course material, classroom, and lab. Write a draft of a curriculum, course outline, lesson plans which should include goals, objectives, and syllabus. Review your draft with your mentor and then finalize your content for your students. 

I've learned that a successful instructor has a professional development plan to improve their teaching skill set. 

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