Jeffrey P. Kohut

Private Tutor at Private

Private, remedial instructor of high school and college-level chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Freelance Writer at Self-employed

Commentary and expository composition on all topics (per request), including topics of communal and organizational concern in politics, public safety, the environment, economic development, et al.

Supervisor of Enumeration Personnel at US Census Bureau

Train and supervise field-data collectors pursuant to accomplishment of 2020 US Census population/demographics data collection. (Assigned to City of Bridgeport field-area.)

Science Instructor at Discovery Museum

Teach/demonstrate basic concepts in chemistry and physics, including methods of scientific analysis, in a hands-on context for grade school and high school students. Present astronomy principles/conduct lectures in a planetarium setting by way of constellation/star/planet identification sessions and space exploration discussions for grade school and high school students, as well as the general public.

Group Home Manager/Residential Counselor at Kennedy Center

The supervision of eight full and part-time staff persons; oversight of all basic needs and training of eight mildly-to-moderately retarded adult residents; oversight of physical-plant maintenance; function as counselor as necessary; function as case manager for four clients for employment, training, residential, medical, and recreational needs as part of an interdepartmental team; residential-management responsibilities.

Director of Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition (MFSAC) at Human Services Council of Mid-Fairfield

Oversight of a regional substance abuse prevention program, entailing participation in statewide, regional, and local substance abuse prevention initiatives involving extensive interaction with various federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Assistant to House Speaker at Connecticut General Assembly

Assist House Speaker in meeting constituent needs and providing constituent services; assist Speaker in accomplishment of House leadership duties.

Laboratory Instructor at University of Bridgeport

Laboratory instructor; explanation of practical and theoretical aspects of general chemistry laboratories.

Chemist at Vitramon, Inc.

Purity testing, physical-comparison testing, and physical characterization of precious metals and ceramic-material precursors for ceramic-chip capacitors.

Science Teacher at Diocese of Bridgeport (Saint Mary’s High School, Greenwich, CT)

Design, preparation, and presentation of college-preparatory courses (with lab sections) in high-school chemistry, physics, and general science.

Volunteer – Mayor’s Transition Team (Public Safety Committee) at City of Bridgeport

Public safety committee involvement and related interdepartmental coordination.

Member – Ethics Commission at City of Bridgeport

Member of the Ethics Commission.

Board Member at Alumni Association Board of Directors, University of Bridgeport

Board member of university alumni association.

Member at North End Community Council (NECC)

NECC member (Bridgeport neighborhood association).

Acting-President at North End Community Council (NECC)

Acting-President of NECC.

Vice President at North End Community Council (NECC)

Vice President of NECC.

Board Member at Greater Bridgeport Interfaith Action (GBIA)

Board member with Program and Issues Committee responsibilities; interim Executive Director (1996–2000).

Advisory Board Member at Lake Forest Association (LFA)

Advisory board member; Legal and Crime & Safety Committee involvement (1994–1996).

Block Watch Coordinator at Lake Forest Block Watch/Neighborhood Patrol

Block Watch coordinator with community outreach and coordination responsibilities.

Independent Mayoral Candidate at Bridgeport, CT

Independent mayoral candidate in 2011.

Originator of Municipal Video Surveillance Concept at Bridgeport City Government

Originator of the concept for an Internet-accessible Bridgeport Municipal Video Surveillance System.