Eastfield College
972-860-7128
curtjenkins@dcccd.edu
Curt Jenkins is a master automotive technician with more than 30 years of experience, much of it in Toyota and Lexus dealerships. He is a graduate of the Eastfield College Automotive Technology program and has taught Automotive Technology at Eastfield for six years as an adjunct instructor and 10 years as a full-time administrator/instructor.
Education
- Master of Science, Secondary and Higher Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1996
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Texas at Dallas, 1985
- Associate in Applied Sciences, Automotive Technology, Eastfield College, 1979
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ASE Certifications
Master Automobile Technician
- A1 Engine Repair
- A2 Automatic Transmission
- A3 Manual Transmission
- A4 Suspension and Steering
- A5 Brakes
- A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
- A8 Engine Performance
- L1 Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
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Manufacturer Certifications
- Toyota/Lexus Master Diagnostician
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Teaching Experience
- All automotive courses offered by Eastfield College
- Toyota and Lexus manufacturer certification courses, 1986–2006
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Honors and Awards
- Summa Cum Laude graduate, Texas A&M University, 1996
- Eastfield College Innovator of the Year, 1999
- Toyota Technical Education Network “Best-of-Best” Award, 2004
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Professional Development
- Technical Chair, Texas Skills USA/VICA State Competition, 2001-2006
- Toyota T-TEN National Advisory Committee, 2003-2006
- Automotive Technology Technical Education Partnership
Department of Labor Federal Grant, President George W. Bush — High Growth Job Training Initiative, Grant Writer and Manager, 2004-2007
- AUMT Curriculum Committee Chair, Eastfield College, 1996-2006
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Experience
- Five years as Automotive Technology program director, Eastfield College. Administrative responsibilities include program development, curriculum development, personnel selection and evaluation, recruiting, business partnerships and budget management.
- Twenty years, Master Automotive Technician, Toyota and Lexus
- ASE Master Certified, L1 Certified
- American Welding Society Certified
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