Nicholas Schwankl

A lifelong learner, maker, and edutainer focused on making design and technological literacy accessible to everyone. Experienced in CAD, low-cost prototyping, and physical computing.

Proud North Carolina Teaching Fellow

Education

2017 - 2021

BSc. Technology, Engineering and Design Education
NC State University (Raleigh)

Licensure Concentration / GPA - 3.89

2015 - 2017

High School Diploma
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (Durham)

GPA - 5.15

Experience

Laboratory Manager / Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh, NC

July 2022 - Present

Responsible for maintaining 3D printers and other lab equipment
Organized, composed, and designed documentation and signage for lab equipment and instruction
Assisted instructors and students with technical support and course content

Technology Teacher / Granville Central High School, Stem, NC

January 2022 - June 2022

Responsible for 2 sessions of Technology Engineering Design and 1 of Introduction to Engineering Design
Worked to organize and repair classroom equipment
Provided informative presentations and “hands on” activities, as well as additional support to students who required extra guidance

Student Teacher / Riverside High School, Durham, NC

January 2021 - April 2021

Responsible for 2 sessions of Computer Integrated Manufacturing and a session of Aerospace Engineering
Worked closely with cooperating teacher to develop and adapt resources for remote learning setting
Provided informative presentations and “hands on” activities, as well as additional support to students who required extra guidance

Makerspace Student Assistant / DH Hill Library, Raleigh, NC

August 2017 - December 2020

Taught proper use of 3D printers, sewing equipment, and other fabrication tools
Instructed patrons in 2D and 3D design software
Assisted patrons with project design, fabrication techniques, and concept research & development
Constructed, repaired, and maintained fabrication equipment
Designed demos, projects, and guides for the space

Skills

Certifications

edTPA / Technology and Engineering Education	Score: 51
PRAXIS / Technology Education (5051)	Score: 200
SolidWorks / Certified SolidWorks Associate - Mechanical Design

Awards

NC State University / Summa Cum Laude	June 2021
Instructables Robotics Contest / First Prize	December 2019
NC State Make-a-thon / Grand Prize	February 2019

Content Familiarity

Electronics, Physical Computing, Robotics	◼◼◼◼◼
CAD, 3D Design, Mechanical Drafting	◼◼◼◼◼
Fabrication, Prototyping, Engineering Design	◼◼◼◼◼
Programming, Computer Science	◼◼◼◼◻
Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing	◼◼◼◻◻
Photography, Cinematography, Special FX	◼◼◼◻◻
Networking, Security	◼◼◻◻◻

Software

Programming	Arduino (C++), Python, HTML, CSS, Scratch-like, Javascript, Java
CAD	Fusion 360, SolidWorks, OnShape, KiCAD, Blender
Image Editing	Affinity Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InkScape, GIMP
Audio Editing	Audition, Audacity, Ocenaudio
Video Editing	After Effects, OBS Studio, Premiere Pro
Document Editing	Google Docs, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, InDesign

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1285 Thompson St. - Pittsboro, NC 27312