Michael A. Cavalier
#8 Holt Street, Terryville, CT 06786
Phone 860-634-8144
m.cavalier@my.ccsu.edu
Profile
Aspiring great student teacher that is looking forward to the opportunity to work and make a positive
impact on the future workforce.
Education
 Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
 Major: Technology and Engineering Education.
 Kappa Delta Pi (CCSU Education Honors Society)
 Epsilon Pi Tau (CCSU Engineering Honors Society)
 CCSU Dean’s List (Fall of 2013, spring of 2014, and Spring 2015)
Jan-2013 to Dec-2015
Student Teaching & Volunteer Experience
 Co-taught interdisciplinary lesson on the philosophy of technology and how it can be
defined at Pulaski Middle School in New Britain, CT on December 10th 2013.
 Throughout the 2013 fall Semester I observed Mrs. Chagnon’s 8th grade math class at
Pulaski Middle School in New Britain, CT. Totaling 20 hours
 During 2013-fall semester taught Lego robotics class at New Britain, CT, Boys & Girls Club.
Totaling 30 hours
 Taught Sunday school at Calvary Church of West Hartford, CT to grades 1-4 every other
Sunday throughout 2012
 Volunteered as an Usher at Calvary Church of West Hartford, CT from 2009 - 2012
 Played Bass for Calvary Church of West Hartford, CT in 2013
 Worked with students and teachers at Southington High School for a total of 30 hours
during the fall semester of 2014
 Participated in student teaching activities at The Middle School of Plainville with Ms.
Westfall during Spring of 2015
Professional Experience
Temporary Engineer Lab Tech NORGREN KIP. Farmington, CT.
Sep 2012 – Dec 2012
 Examined parts and equipment for quality department.
 Measured tolerances with micrometers and vernier calipers.
 Tested valves and manifold assemblies for function and leaks.
 Located specifications and values of valves in the engineer reference binder to calculate the
L dimension. Using the L dimension, valves were function tested at nominal and worst case
scenarios.
 Completed detailed lab reports and updated laboratory log using Microsoft Word and Excel.
 Utilized SYMIX to obtain Bill of Materials and test instructions.
Intern
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD.
Hartford, CT.
Jan 2012 - May 2012
 Planned construction of electronic systems for a sub-scale working model power plant to
demonstrate the inner working of a Nuclear Reactor.
 Organized control panel according to standardized nuclear reactor control systems.
 Programmed National Instruments LabVIEW software to work similarly as a Programmable
Logic Controller.
 Built system equipment according to schematics and guidelines.
 Programmed, labeled and connected controls for solenoid valves water temperature sensors,
water pressure sensors and water pumps.
 Completed project reports that included detailed records of work performed.
Page 1
Michael A. Cavalier
#8 Holt Street, Terryville, CT 06786
Phone 860-634-8144
m.cavalier@my.ccsu.edu
Aerospace Technician
TIGHITCO Inc. Berlin, CT
2008-2009
 Supervised shop area to ensure working conditions were in accordance with guidelines.
 Inspected panels for defects and damages.
 Constructed parts according to blue prints and mylars that communicate engineer designs.
 Performed metal fabrication and assembly of aircraft panels.
Aviation Mechanic U.S. NAVY, Kaneohe Bay, HI
2003-2007 Honorable Discharge
 Performed daily pre-flight, post-flight and other periodic aircraft inspections.
 Serviced and maintained hydraulic systems, such as the reservoir, pump and actuators and
replaced lines safely and efficiently.
 Responsible for removing, repairing and replacing aircraft fuselage, wings, fixed and movable
surfaces, airfoils, wheels, tires and brakes.
 Charged with removing, installing and rigging aircraft flight control surfaces, fabricating and
assembling metal components and making minor repairs to aircraft skin; installed rivets and
metal fasteners; painted aircraft; fabricated composite components for repairs.
Page 2