Summary
Dennis Alvey is a hands-on vocational instructor in Irvine with a decade of experience translating technical trades into practical, job-ready skills for diverse learners. He currently leads construction-focused rehabilitation training at a correctional institution, having previously taught electricity and refrigeration at UEI College and worked in facilities engineering and maintenance across hospitals and commercial properties. Comfortable in both classroom and field settings, Dennis blends curriculum-driven instruction with real-world HVAC, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting. He recently expanded into web development through UC Irvine Extension, reflecting a curiosity for software and a budding presence in the coding community. A guitarist and songwriter by background, he brings creativity and patience to vocational education, helping students convert hands-on competence into employable outcomes. Dennis’s uncommon mix of trade mastery, teaching experience, and emerging tech skills makes him effective at preparing people for work, not just credentials.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
CTE Credential, Web Development, CTE Credential, Web Development at University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education