Eastfield College
972-860-7053
ealba@dcccd.edu
Elias Alba is a master automotive technician with more than 25 years’ experience. Allison Transmissions were his specialty before he became an automotive instructor. He started teaching at Waxahachie High School and then moved to Duncanville ISD, where he taught automotive for seven years. He joined the Automotive Technology department at Eastfield College in 2001.
Education
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Applied Technology and Performance Improvement, University of North Texas
- Associate in Applied Sciences, Automotive Technology, Cedar Valley College
- Associate in Arts and Sciences, Cedar Valley College
- Certificate in Diesel Technology, Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix
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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
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
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Manufacturer Certifications
- Toyota 262 Automatic Tran/Transaxles
- Toyota 071 Toyota Hybrid Systems
- Lexus L005 Technical Introduction to Lexus
- Toyota 652 Body Electrical Diagnosis
- Toyota 623 Electrical Circuit Diagnosis
- Toyota 852 Engine Control Systems
- Toyota 237 Automatic Tran/Transaxles
- Toyota 072 Toyota Hybrid System Diagnosis
- Toyota 552 Brake Systems
- Toyota 622 Electrical Circuits Diagnosis
- Toyota 874 Engine Control System II
- Toyota 972 Advanced Emissions Diagnosis
- General Motors 16014.11 - 4.0L/4.6L Engine Mechanical
- General Motors 16018.15 – Tech 2 Familiarization
- General Motors 18001.15 – Corvette Electrical/Electronics
- General Motors 11004.00 – Introduction to A/C
- General Motors 16018.10 – Tech 1 Familiarization
- General Motors 16030.99 – On-Board Diagnostics Generation II
- General Motors 10294.99 – Service Advisor Auto. Transmission/Sir/Steering
- General Motors 15005.11 – Four-Wheel Antilock Brake Systems (4WAL)
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Teaching Experience
- AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Service
- AUMT 1306 Automotive Engine Removal and Installation
- AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems
- AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems
- AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
- AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair
- AUMT 2325 Automotive Automatic Trans/Transaxle I
- AUMT 1380/81 Cooperative Education
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Honors and Awards
- Duncanville Ninth Grade Teacher of the Year Award
- Nominated in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 for the Minnie Stevens Piper Award and the Miles Production Company Excellence in Teaching Award for full-time faculty
- Eastfield College Vision of Excellence for outstanding teaching
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Professional Development
- Texas Teacher Certificate in Vocational Trade and Industry, Pre-Empl, CVAE/VEH (Grades 6-12)
- ACT-Certified Advanced MFL id – Spanish
- Texas Skills USA/VICA State Competition, 2002-2006
- Car Club Advisor
- DCCCD Faculty Roles Committee
- Eastfield College - Vision for the Global Campus
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