Passionate and Engaging Physics Tutor with Teaching and Lecturing Experience

• Developing the Discovery program framework outcomes • Curating and creating learning modules for Programming Leads, Discipline Leads, and Mentors, and support materials for Teachers

• Investigating the beliefs and practices of secondary school teachers regarding epistemic reflexivity and information literacy in the context of teaching democratic and global civic competencies.

• Participate in the selection process and the security/privacy assessment of new technologies to promote student learning • Research, test, and develop best practice implementation and documentation of currently adopted software

• Long term occasional for grade 11 physics (SPH3U) and grade 12 physics (SPH4U) • Planned and taught inquiry-based lessons, labs, assessments, and evaluations • Ran extra help sessions, engaged in reporting process, parent communication, and worked collaboratively with guidance and learning resource teachers to meet the varied needs of students

• Support innovative teaching, learning, and student projects using design technologies including wood working, 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling • Provide training and safety procedures to teachers and students to design and create products using technology • Participate in research, professional learning, and pilots on current and/or emergent tools as well as best use practices relevant to the BSS learning environment and strategic directions • Engaged in school life and community building activities including theme/spirit days, boarding events, student initiatives, clubs, and charity events

• Developed prototypes for potential customers and assisting with the design and development of new products • Designed and conducted experiments while identifying new areas of research • Summarized key findings to executives and other key stakeholders

• Developed a new course outline, lecture schedule, lecture content, and assessments for a first year Physics course while incorporating material as requested by the School of Engineering • Updated existing Study Guide/Lab Manual to match a new textbook and created two new labs including testing and costing

• Lectured a first year physics course for engineering students, two first year physics courses for life science students, and a second year biophysics course • I created lesson plans and assessments to thoughtfully evaluate students’ understanding of the learning objectives. • Fostered a dynamic and challenging classroom environment through the use of engaging discussions both in-class and on a dedicated online forum

Teaching Assistant Dates EmployedSep 2014 – Dec 2016 Employment Duration2 yrs 4 mos LocationGuelph, ON • Managed five different undergraduate physics courses that focused on teaching introductory physics to life science and engineering students • Wrote and assessed quizzes, provided additional support to students, managed undergraduate labs, and facilitated tutorials

• Taught first time snowboarders the fundamental skills and safety of snowboarding. • Prepared original lesson plans to keep students motivated while still enjoy learning a difficult skill. • Relevant Qualifications: CASI Level One Snowboarding Instructor

• Head instructor from 2010-2012 • Developed methods for wakeboarding instruction for both one on one and group environments, working with both beginner and advanced levels • Facilitated a productive work environment for staff through team building and other recreational activities in a leadership and administrative capacity

• Taught swimming skills and water safety to children ages 1­-15, including children with special needs in both group and private lessons. • Supervised swimmers of all ages during length and recreational swims. • Performed basic pool maintenance and administrative tasks.