Brookhaven College
972-860-4184
sherd@dcccd.edu
Stephen Herd is an accomplished automotive technician with 10 years of shop experience in addition to his 17 years of automotive teaching experience. In the first 10 years of his career, he worked as an automotive technician in dealerships and the aftermarket. In 1989, he began teaching advanced vehicle systems courses at the GM training center. He currently teaches in the GM ASEP program at Brookhaven College.
Education
- Master of Science, Computer Education and Cognitive Systems, University of North Texas, 2006
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Applied Technology and Performance Improvement, University of North Texas, 2005
- Associate in Applied Sciences, Automotive Technology, Eastfield College, 1991
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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
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
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Engine Machinist
Truck Technician
- T1 Gasoline Engines
- T3 Drive Train
- T4 Brakes
- T5 Suspension and Steering
- T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- T7 Heating, Ventilation and A/C
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Manufacturer Certifications
GM Certified World Class Technician
- Engine Performance
- Engine Repair
- Electrical/Electronics
- Manual Drivetrain and Axle
- Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension
- HVAC
- Diesel Engine Performance
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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 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
- AUMT 2311 Automotive Electronic Controls
- AUMT 2321 Automotive Lighting and Accessories
- AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
- AUMT 1380/81 Cooperative Education
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Honors and Awards
- National College Honor Scholarship Society, Alpha Chi, 2005
- President’s List, University of North Texas, 2005
- Instructor of Merit, International Association of GM ASEP, 1996
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Professional Development
- Automotive Curriculum Committee Chair, DCCCD, 1999–2006
- College Curriculum Committee Co-chair, Brookhaven College, 2003–2006
- Standards Committee, GM ASEP, 2001–2005
- Lead Instructor, General Motors, 1993–1995
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Publications
- Trade and Industrial Education Automotive Curriculum, Texas Education Agency, 2005–2006
- Automotive Technology Workshop, Texas Collaborative for Teaching Excellence, 2003
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