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Thomas H. McKinney

2617 N. Edgewater Drive | Fayetteville, NC 28303 | tomhmckinney@gmail.com

Phone: (919) 945-4902

Tom McKinney enjoys tutoring and teaching math, science, and computer languages. He is currently a part-time math and chemistry tutor for students in Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Fayetteville, North Carolina. Most of his career work has been in the field of Environmental Science and Engineering. Mr. McKinney has a B.S.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Work & Other Activities

Math and Science Tutor, Chapel Hill, NC (Current);

Math tutoring for grades 4-12; and
Chemistry tutoring for high school students.

Volunteer with First Grade at Scroggs Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC (Current - paused due to Covid);

Read books to First-Graders.

Volunteer with Animal Rescue group, Fayetteville, NC (Current);

Dogs and Cats - Animal Rescue group.

Math Instructor, Mathnasium of Apex, NC (May of 2019 - March of 2020);

Math tutoring for grades 1-12.

Environmental Engineer, North Carolina DEQ (2016 - April of 2019);

Water quality inspections and reports - located in field office (Raleigh region); and
Multi-media inspections for air/water/land/waste (agency halted this program in 2017).

Math Instructor & Assistant Center Director, Mathnasium of Durham-Chapel-Hill, NC (2014-2016);

Math tutoring for grades 1-12.

Science Teacher, Lee County High School, Sanford, NC (2015);

Biology and Earth & Environmental Science.

Volunteer with 3rd Grade at Glenwood Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC (2014);

Math helper.

Volunteer with Kindergarten at Glenwood Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC (2013-2014);

Math, reading, and writing helper for Chinese-English dual language students.

Student at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (2012-2013);

Enrolled in Computer Science and Chinese Language classes.

Website Design and Development (2007-2016);

Developed websites using html5, css3, javascript, php, and mySQL; and
Developed introductory training courses for website development, programming languages, and iOS applications using Objective-C and swift.

Environmental Engineer, NC DEQ Fayetteville (1999-2006);

Air quality inspections, reports, and permits - located in field office (Fayetteville region).

Environmental Engineer, NC DEQ Winston-Salem (1996-1999);

Air quality reports and permits - located in field office (Winston-Salem region).

Environmental Engineer, NC DEQ Raleigh (1993-1996);

Air quality engineering reviews and permits - located in central office in Raleigh.

Chemical Engineer, Radian Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC (1991-1993);

Provided environmental compliance assistance and technical support to chemical manufacturing clients; and
Assisted in development of U.S. EPA air quality regulations.

West Coast Manager - Environmental Training, IT Corporation, Cerritos, CA (1990-1991);

Conducted environmental compliance training courses for clients located in California; and
Developed and conducted chemical emergency exercises and simulations for training purposes.

Chairman, Louisiana Emergency Response Commission, Baton Rouge, LA (1988-1990, non-paid position);

Chaired 15-member "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know" commission;
Directed efforts for broad-based participation in statewide emergency planning, training, and community right-to-know about chemicals in the environment;

Air Toxics Coordinator, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Baton Rouge, LA (1990);

Coordinated intra-agency efforts to develop Louisiana's new air toxics program; and
Developed and conducted training courses for air toxics & chemical accident prevention programs.

Research Associate, LSU Institute for Environmental Studies, Baton Rouge, LA (1985-1989);

Provided scientific support for oil and hazardous chemical spills and Superfund waste sites under NOAA & EPA contract;
Developed and conducted training courses in environmental chemical hazard assessment;

Physical Scientist, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, Ann Arbor, MI (1983-1985);

Provided scientific support for oil and hazardous chemical spills in Great Lakes region;
Conducted chemical emergency planning activities for Ports of Toledo, Detroit, Boston, and Baltimore;

Research Assistant, University of Michigan Water Resources Lab, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1982);

Research project to study the effectiveness of activated carbon for removing toxic chemicals from wastewater.

Independent Taxicab Owner - Taxicab #59, Ann Arbor, MI (1977-1981);

Taxicab Driver, Veterans Cab and Yellow Cab, Ann Arbor, MI (1974-1977);

Gas Station Attendant, Clark Service Station, Ann Arbor, MI (1973).

Education

NC Teach Program, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, 2015;
Computer Science 110, 401, & 426, University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 2012-2013;
Chinese Language 101, University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 2012;
B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1982;
Graduated from East Lansing High School in East Lansing, MI in 1972; and
Graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas School (K-8th grade) in East Lansing, MI in 1968.

Websites

Teaching & Tutoring (www.rSuperstars.com/lee);
Showcase for Chapel Hill, NC: (www.rSuperstars.com);
NCAir21 - Air Quality Engineering: (www.NCAir21.org).