Teaching Style
I have been teaching throughout my career, and students learn quickly because of my easy-going style. I have been vetted by WysAnt Tutoring Service. I am an experienced Public Speaker and Toastmaster.
My Hobbies
Science-Based Reading, Walking, Writing Poetry, Developing Unique Mathematical Formulas (a la S. Ramanujan), Classical Music, The "Great Courses" Collection, Beach Activities and Keeping Up With Friends.
Other Comments
In my career, I have had personal and/or business associations with a former Director of the Johnson Space Center, the President and Vice President of the IBM Corporation (Corporate Level); the Vice President of the Satellite Business System's Space Division; the Vice President of GE's Space Division; the Chairman and the President of the MRJ Corporation and the Veridian Corporation; and the Founder and CEO of the Deep Gold Exploration Corporation, where I was elected to the Board of Directors in 2004.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1957 |
B.S. Engineering Math (cum Laude) |
North Carolina State University |
| Degree |
Doctorate |
1980 |
Ph.D. Engineering Mathematics |
Columbia Pacific University |
| Degree |
Masters |
1980 |
MBA Master of Business Administr... |
CPU |
| Award |
HS |
1953 |
Bosch & Lomb Science Award |
Maury High School, Norfolk, VA |
| Other |
University |
1956 |
Pi Tau Sigma Honor Engineering Frat |
Dean of Engineering College, NCSU |
| Other |
Business-Corp Level) |
1974 |
1/50 Selectee for IBM Ponder Pr... |
IBM Corp. (Office of the Presid... |
| Other |
Business-IBM Sys Prod |
1974 |
Keynote Speaker-IBM Engineer.Conf |
Off. of Pres.- System Products Div. |
| Award |
Business |
1985 |
Consulting Space Engineer-SBS Inc. |
Office of President, Satellite B... |
| Award |
Business |
1985 |
5 Aerospace Patents |
United States Patent Off., Wash DC |
| Award |
Business |
1985 |
Special Recog. (Classified Program) |
Off of Vice Pres. MRJ Inc Oakton... |
| Other |
Business |
1986 |
Recog: Increase Life Span of Nav... |
US Naval Space Cmd. |
| Other |
Invited Author |
1969 |
"Technology Forecasting" Textbook |
Publisher |
| Aerospace Engineering |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Published a NASA Technical Note on "Optimum Design of Wings Subjected to Aerodynamic Heating". Instrumental in mission planning and analysis for NASA projects Mercury (Glenn into orbit), Gemini (Rendezvous practice) and Apollo (the Manned Moon Landing); Technologies manager for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (Military personnel in space); instrumental in the design, construction, launch and operation of four Communications Satellites; Senior Engineer on the U.S. "Star Wars" program (Simulation of Battle Management) at the IBM Federal Systems Division; and Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor (for U.S. Gov.) on top secret classified National Asset Space Program. I hold five U.S. Patents in the Satellite Engineering field. |
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Algebra I, II, and III are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Algebra I, II, and III are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Algebra II |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Algebra I, II, and III are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Algebra III |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Algebra I, II, and III are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Business |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have been an employee at Diesel Injection Co.; on the US Army Spinner Rocket research project at NC State University; at Texaco Experiment Incorporated in Richmond (in charge of Computer Operations); at The General Electric Space Division in Valley Forge, PA, as Manager of Technologies; at IBM in East Fishkill, NY, as Consultant to the President of IBM (Corporate) and President of the System Products Division; at Satellite Business Systems, Inc., as Consulting Engineer to the Corporate Offices; as a Senior Engineer for the Star Wars project, while at the IBM Federal Systems Division; as a Senior Systems Engineer at the MRJ Corporation on a Top Secret Classified Space Project; at the General Dynamics Corp. as a Senior Software Quality Expert; at Deep Gold Exploration, Inc. as Member of the Board of Directors. I started up the Dalby Tutoring Service in March, 2014 and I am currently absorbed in the operation that business. Also, I was retained by a Professional Business Education company to give lectures to NY State Top Executives on Modern business decision making techniques, on a powerful technique for making crucial business decisions (with no lost time)- the Kepner-Tregoe technique of "Decision Analysis", and the technique for generating creative ideas (the "Morphological Creativity technique of Dr.Franz Zwicky). |
| Calculus I |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Pre-Calculus, Calculus I & Calculus II are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Calculus II |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Pre-Calculus, Calculus I & Calculus II are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Chess |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| Chess skill comes from much experience in both winning and losing games (obviously). Yet there ARE winning principles that are not generally known. This, then, is what I tutor -- how to mainly win when playing Chess. I have experience in playing Chess since 1949, and I love to teach winning principles to "new minds". |
| College Algebra |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. College Algebra is consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Because excellent English has been a lifelong goal, I have attained a high level of excellence in logical writing (e.g., Proposal preparation), Poetry Creation, Phrase Mastery (per se), Word Mastery (the 5300 "Mainspring" words in the English Language) and Public Speaking Speech Preparation. As an example,I was invited to address an assembly of graduate students (many Fields and Levels of graduate degrees) at Clayton University. I prepared the speech and delivered it at the graduation ceremony in 1983. |
| Geometry |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Geometry (Plane and Spherical) is consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Homework Help |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| When I tutor with "Homework Help", I offer unique additional "tools", namely, powerful general problem solving skills of vast applicability, as well as Memory Improvement" skills, based on the techniques of the great Sigmund Blomberg. I was personally taught by Dr. Blomberg as a teenager, and I have performed on stage with him before a thousand person audience in Norfolk, VA. in the 50's. |
| Math |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Math is consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Microsoft Excel |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| In my Engineering/Managerial career, I have used every version of the superlative Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Software. It is valuable for you as an individual contributor or as a manager. I have had extensive experience with it in many areas, and can get you going or help you accomplish more with what you already know. |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| In my Engineering/Managerial career, I have used every version of the superlative Microsoft Power Point Presentation Software. It is valuable for you as an individual contributor or as a manager. I have had extensive experience with it in many areas, and can get you going or help you accomplish more with what you already know. |
| Physics |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Physics is deeply embedded in engineering and is consistently used throughout applications in this field. This one of my "Top Subjects", as I have been using its contents in my work over a period of half a century. |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Pre- Algebra is basic to all math used consistently throughout applications in this field. |
| Pre-Calculus |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Pre-Calculus, calculus I & Calculus II are consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Resume Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I operate a job-finding service part of which includes excellent resume preparation and high quality printing on highest quality stock to make the impression you want with your prospective employer. Further to this, I locate the companies who offer positions in your field in both local and non-local areas, from a very comprehensive database of currently available positions. I believe you will benefit greatly from this service. The service is called "A Top Job for You" Co. Call (757) 503-9740. Rates are commensurate with the position aspired in order to keep rates fair. A professionally-tailored Resume and appropriate Cover Letter
are priced beginning at just $199.00 (compare at competition's $300.00). Revisions are free until you are satisfied. (Free Tip #1) We recommend copying your Resume and Cover Letter into the body of your emails, as employers are hesitant to "open attachments". |
| Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. The broad spectrum of "science" is consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Speaking |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Using the Toastmasters Club training, I have prepared and deliveres several hundred speeches in my career in Business, Government and Government Contractor, and Professional Society meetings. As President of the McCabe & Associates Computing Society, I was toastmaster and coordinator of many speeches by myself and other professionals. The highest level address I have made was at a symposium of 500 IBM Engineers in Puerto Rico, where I was the Keynote Speaker, and was introduced by the President of IBM's System Products Division (35,000 employees). It takes time to become an experienced speaker (obviously), but I can get you started in the right direction for sure. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I am very experienced with words and their spelling, focusing on word derivations and origins (Etymology). I have much experience with writing (and spelling) in the course of my work in several fields during my career. I am eager to pass along this knowledge to the current generation. |
| Statistics |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Statistics is consistently used throughout applications in this field. |
| Trigonometry |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have an earned B.S. & Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from NC State University and Columbia Pacific University respectively. Trigonometry (Plane & Spherical) is consistently used throughout applications in this field. |