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Resume of Michael J. Grew


 

22 June 1981; 30,000 ft. over Nova Scotia
in a Lockheed T-33 Silver Star from
VU-32 Squadron, CFB Shearwater

e-mail; mikegrew@shaw.ca

Education:

September 1971 - April 1972, University of Victoria, Faculty of Arts, major: Geography and History
September 1972 - April 1973, University of Victoria, Faculty of Education, major: Industrial Education
September 1973 - April 1975, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Education, major: Industrial Education
September 1975 - August 1978, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Education, major: Industrial Education (summer session)
Graduated: University of British Columbia,. November 1978 Bachelor of Education (secondary)
March 1998 – September 1999, City University, Bellevue, WA, Master of Education, major: Education Technology.

Work Experience, Teaching:

September 1975 - June 1976

Sardis Secondary School, School District #33 (Chilliwack)
Instructor; Industrial Education 8, Woodwork 9, Power Mechanics 9
Coach; Sardis Falcons football

September 1976 - June 1979

A.D.Rundle Junior Secondary School, S.D. #33 (Chilliwack)
Instructor; Industrial Education 8, Metalwork 9, Power Mechanics 9 Physical Education 8
Coach; A.D.Rundle basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams
Sponsor; ski club
Coach; Sardis Falcons football

September 1979 - December 1980

Sardis Secondary School, School District #33 (Chilliwack)
Instructor; Auto Mechanics 11 & 12, Power Mechanics 9
Coach; Sardis Falcons football team

February 1982 - June 1982

Spectrum Community School, S.D. #61 (Greater Victoria)
Instructor; Auto Mechanics 11&12, Woodwork 11

September 1982 - June 2004

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, S.D.#34 (Abbotsford)
Instructor; Auto Mechanics 11 & 12, Metalwork 11 & 12, Aviation 11, Car Care 11
Sponsor: Panther Racing

September 2004 - Present

Victoria High School, S.D. #61 (Greater Victoria)
Instructor; Automotive Technology 11 & 12, Metal Fabrication 11 & 12, Power Technology 9

Professional Development:

Instructional Theory into Practice
Mastery Learning
Peer Coaching
Conflict Resolution

Work Experience, Other:

Summer 1971

Thomas Plimley Ltd., Victoria, B.C. New and Used car detail.

Summer 1972

National Chrysler Dodge, Victoria, B.C., Lubrication Mechanic, Service Advisor

September 1972 - April 1973

Saunders and Hitchman Toyota, Victoria, B.C., Service Advisor, Lubrication Mechanic, Tireman (part time)

Summer 1973

Pacific Glass Limited, Victoria, B.C. Glazier

September 1973 - March 1976

Woodwards Automotive Service, New Westminster & Abbotsford, B.C., Mechanic (part time)

Summer 1974

Canadian Telephone and Supplies (CT&S) Richmond & Trinity (Vancouver) Exchanges, Installer

March 1976 - September 1979

Sears Auto Centers, Chilliwack, B.C., Mechanic (part time)

Summer1978 and 1979

Saunders and Hitchman Toyota, Victoria, B.C., Service Advisor

February 1980 - September 1980

O'Connor Dodge Chrysler, Chilliwack, B.C., Automobile Salesman (part time)

January 1981- January 1982

CFB Chilliwack, B.C.; Canadian Forces Officer Candidate School, Course# 8102, 14 Platoon.  President Mess Committee, Graduated 2nd in Class as Second Lieutenant.

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CFB Shearwater, N.S.; Squadron HS 443; approx 100hrs 
CH 124A Sea King helicopter, Pilot.

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CFB Portage la Prairie, Man.; 2 Primary Flying School, Officer, Pilot (32U)

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Trade Qualifications:

Interprovincial Ticket; Automotive Mechanical Repair 1988

Trades Courses in:

Complete Engine Tune-Up (AC Delco)
Ignition Tune-Up (Blue Streak)
Disc Brake Service (Wagner)
Disc Brake Service (United)
Anti-Lock Brake Service (Wagner)
Dupont Automotive Re-finishing
Dupont Chroma-clear Application
Custom Automotive Painting (House of Color)
MacPherson Strut Service (Moog)
Rack and Pinion Steering Service (Moog)
Toyota Diagnostics (Injectronics)
Honda Diagnostics (Injectronics)
General Motors Diagnostics (Injectronics)
Air Conditioning  Service (Uniselect)

Hobbies, Interests and Sports:

Restoring Vintage Cars and Motorcycles
Certified Instructor, B.C. Safety Council, Motorcycle Riding
Old Timers Hockey, Right Wing, Victoria Bulldawgs
Island Hockey 101, Defenceman, DHW Construction Beavers    #69
Tae-Kwon-Do, Red Belt Level
Performing member of the Greater Victoria Police Chorus

Racing; 1980 to present

Ice Racing B.C. (Cars on Ice)

Rookie of the Year 1984; driving a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper 'S'

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Unlimited Studded Champion 1986; driving a 1965 Corvair with Chevrolet 350 cu.in. V-8
Street Studded Champion 1992; driving a 1979 V/W GTI


Rubber to Ice Champion 1992; driving a 1979 V/W GTI
Street Studded Champion 1996; driving a 1979 V/W GTI

Sports Car Club of B.C.

Datsun Radial Challenge 1986-1989; driving a 1970 Datsun 510
Hankook Endurance Showroom Stock Series; 2nd Overall 1990 season; driving a 1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD

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Corvair Society of America

1983 CORSA National Convention, Seattle WA.; 1st Improved Stock 4; driving 1969 Monza 110hp automatic
1993 CORSA National Convention, San Jose CA.; 2nd Modified; driving a 1965 Corsa w 300 cu.in. Buick V-8
1993 CORSA National Convention, San Jose CA.; Champion, BF Goodrich Quickstart Autocross; driving a 1966 Yenko Stinger

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Canadian Automobile Sports Clubs

1986 National Solo Day; 2nd in Canada, Autoslalom, driving a 1965 Corvair with Chevrolet 350 cu.in. V-8


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