Experience

Jasper County High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Audio, Video Technology, and Film Lab (YouTube.com/JCHSFilm)

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  ● Courses taught: Audio, Video Technology, and Film I,II,III

• Teacher - Engineering and Technology & Gifted Education

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  ● Courses taught*: Engineering Fundamentals (1st year) Engineering Concepts (2nd year) Engineering Applications (3rd year) Energy Generation & Power Distribution (2016-17) *10 years previous as high school Science Teacher (see position description below) ● Gifted Education Coordinator (2016-) & Gifted Student Advisor (2012-) ● Academic Team Advisor for: Technology Students' Association (TSA) (2016-) Academic Quiz Team (2007-) Beta Club (2012-) Physics… Show more ● Courses taught*: Engineering Fundamentals (1st year) Engineering Concepts (2nd year) Engineering Applications (3rd year) Energy Generation & Power Distribution (2016-17) *10 years previous as high school Science Teacher (see position description below) ● Gifted Education Coordinator (2016-) & Gifted Student Advisor (2012-) ● Academic Team Advisor for: Technology Students' Association (TSA) (2016-) Academic Quiz Team (2007-) Beta Club (2012-) Physics Team (2013-16) Georgia Envirothon Team (2009-16) * see complete history below under "Teacher, Science & Gifted Education" ● Awards & Grants: 2016 Georgia Audio-Video, Film & Technology Grant, Georgia Dept of Education & ESE Networks 2016 Central Georgia EMC Operation Round Up Grant 2016 Target Student Field Trip Grant to Lockheed Martin and Georgia Tech Innovation Studio * see complete history below under "Teacher, Science & Gifted Education"

• Teacher - Science & Gifted Education

  • Aug 2006 - May 2016

  ● Courses taught: AP Environmental Science (2011-14), AP Biology (2008-11), Gifted Internship/Mentorship course (2014-15), STEM Enrichment class for gifted and talented students (2010-16) Chemistry (2006-present), Honors Chemistry (2014-15), Honors Physics (2012-13), Honors Biology (2011-12), Environmental Science (2006-11), Biology (2006-07, 2013-14, 2015-16), Physical Science (2007-08, 2015-16) ● Gifted… Show more ● Courses taught: AP Environmental Science (2011-14), AP Biology (2008-11), Gifted Internship/Mentorship course (2014-15), STEM Enrichment class for gifted and talented students (2010-16) Chemistry (2006-present), Honors Chemistry (2014-15), Honors Physics (2012-13), Honors Biology (2011-12), Environmental Science (2006-11), Biology (2006-07, 2013-14, 2015-16), Physical Science (2007-08, 2015-16) ● Gifted Education Coordinator (2015-16) & Gifted Student Advisor (2012-16) ● Director of Academic Teams (2006-16) & Advisor/Coach for: Georgia Envirothon Team (2009-16), Speech & Debate Team (2008-16), Science Olympiad Team (2006-13), Physics Team (2013-16) Academic Quiz Team (2007-16), Mock Trial Team (2008-10), Math Team (2010-11), School Recycling Coordinator (2007-15) ● Awards & Grants: 2015 University of Georgia Improving Teacher Quality Grant 2015 Target Field Trip Grant, Exploring Aviation History and Careers 2013 ING Unsung Hero Award, ING US Financial Services, New York, NY 2013 ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant, American Chemical Society 2013 Central Georgia EMC Operation Round-Up Grant, Jackson, GA 2011 Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Toolbox for Education Grant, 2011 Sun Power for Schools Solar Panel Grant (Georgia Green Power EMC), Atlanta, GA 2011 Georgia Power Grant, Trees for Shade and Energy Conservation



Green Power Electric Membership Corporation, Spark Energy Education program

• Tucker, Georiga

• Science Education Consultant

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  (formerly "Sun Power for Schools Program") ● Designed middle and high school curriculum on alternative energy, electricity & magnetism, waves, and circuits (2014) ● Awarded $50,000 UGA "Improving Teaching Quality"​ grant to train 15 teaching in 50-hour, 5 PLU workshop on "Energizing the middle and high school STEM curriculum" (Summer 2015) ● Conducted invited one-day teacher trainings at Georgia school systems (2012-present) ● Presented energy-themed workshops at regional and state… Show more (formerly "Sun Power for Schools Program") ● Designed middle and high school curriculum on alternative energy, electricity & magnetism, waves, and circuits (2014) ● Awarded $50,000 UGA "Improving Teaching Quality"​ grant to train 15 teaching in 50-hour, 5 PLU workshop on "Energizing the middle and high school STEM curriculum" (Summer 2015) ● Conducted invited one-day teacher trainings at Georgia school systems (2012-present) ● Presented energy-themed workshops at regional and state science teacher conferences (2014-present) Show less (formerly "Sun Power for Schools Program") ● Designed middle and high school curriculum on alternative energy, electricity & magnetism, waves, and circuits (2014) ● Awarded $50,000 UGA "Improving Teaching Quality"​ grant to train 15 teaching in 50-hour, 5 PLU workshop on "Energizing the middle and high school STEM curriculum" (Summer 2015) ● Conducted invited one-day teacher trainings at Georgia school systems (2012-present) ● Presented energy-themed workshops at regional and state… Show more (formerly "Sun Power for Schools Program") ● Designed middle and high school curriculum on alternative energy, electricity & magnetism, waves, and circuits (2014) ● Awarded $50,000 UGA "Improving Teaching Quality"​ grant to train 15 teaching in 50-hour, 5 PLU workshop on "Energizing the middle and high school STEM curriculum" (Summer 2015) ● Conducted invited one-day teacher trainings at Georgia school systems (2012-present) ● Presented energy-themed workshops at regional and state science teacher conferences (2014-present) Show less



NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• NASA Astrophysics Educator Ambassador

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2015

  ● Conducted NASA-sponsored workshops at national, state, and regional conferences for middle and high school science and math teachers. ● Conducted NASA-sponsored workshops at national, state, and regional conferences for middle and high school science and math teachers.



Stratford Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Upper School Science & Math Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

  ● Taught Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Algebra ● Extracurricular Advisor: Ultimate Frisbee, Ecology Club, Math Team, Film Club ● Taught Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Algebra ● Extracurricular Advisor: Ultimate Frisbee, Ecology Club, Math Team, Film Club



3 Sigma Robotics

• Corvallis, Oregon

• Research Scientist

  • Jun 2000 - May 2002

  ● Designed next-generation intelligent devices and robotic systems for the aerospace, energy, , transportation, toy, and manufacturing industries ● Wrote grant proposals to government and military solicitations ● Prepared and managed project budgets ● Designed and managed fabrication and electronics workshops ● Designed next-generation intelligent devices and robotic systems for the aerospace, energy, , transportation, toy, and manufacturing industries ● Wrote grant proposals to government and military solicitations ● Prepared and managed project budgets ● Designed and managed fabrication and electronics workshops



NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Biologist (GS-7), Life Sciences Division

  • May 1998 - Aug 1999

  Altered Gravity Simulator Laboratory ● Designed and built a preflight adaptation trainer for astronauts to simulate both the visual and the bodily sensations of walking in the 0.38-g conditions of Mars. ● Student fellow in NASA Astrobiology Academy, a summer institute of higher learning whose goals is to guide future leaders of the U.S. space program through interaction with scientists, engineers, leaders, and facilities in government, academia, and private sectors Altered Gravity Simulator Laboratory ● Designed and built a preflight adaptation trainer for astronauts to simulate both the visual and the bodily sensations of walking in the 0.38-g conditions of Mars. ● Student fellow in NASA Astrobiology Academy, a summer institute of higher learning whose goals is to guide future leaders of the U.S. space program through interaction with scientists, engineers, leaders, and facilities in government, academia, and private sectors



Michigan State University, Department of Zoology

• Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

• Wildlife Biologist, Mara Hyena Project

  • Jul 1995 - Jul 1996

  ● Managed study of free-living spotted hyenas for principal investigator Kay Holekamp, Ph.D, in her 9-month absence [http://hyenas.zoology.msu.edu/] ● Observed, recorded, & analyzed data for studies of rank inheritance, natal dispersal, behavioral endocrinology, and immunocompetence ● Performed darting; tagging; handling; measuring; necropsy; radio telemetry by vehicle, foot & hot-air balloon; prey species censusing; blood, DNA & fecal sampling ● Taught conservation to local and… Show more ● Managed study of free-living spotted hyenas for principal investigator Kay Holekamp, Ph.D, in her 9-month absence [http://hyenas.zoology.msu.edu/] ● Observed, recorded, & analyzed data for studies of rank inheritance, natal dispersal, behavioral endocrinology, and immunocompetence ● Performed darting; tagging; handling; measuring; necropsy; radio telemetry by vehicle, foot & hot-air balloon; prey species censusing; blood, DNA & fecal sampling ● Taught conservation to local and international school groups ● Maintained vehicles, field camp, lab equipment, research clearance, & firearm permits ● Cooperated with government and wildlife officials; budgeted grant purchases Show less ● Managed study of free-living spotted hyenas for principal investigator Kay Holekamp, Ph.D, in her 9-month absence [http://hyenas.zoology.msu.edu/] ● Observed, recorded, & analyzed data for studies of rank inheritance, natal dispersal, behavioral endocrinology, and immunocompetence ● Performed darting; tagging; handling; measuring; necropsy; radio telemetry by vehicle, foot & hot-air balloon; prey species censusing; blood, DNA & fecal sampling ● Taught conservation to local and… Show more ● Managed study of free-living spotted hyenas for principal investigator Kay Holekamp, Ph.D, in her 9-month absence [http://hyenas.zoology.msu.edu/] ● Observed, recorded, & analyzed data for studies of rank inheritance, natal dispersal, behavioral endocrinology, and immunocompetence ● Performed darting; tagging; handling; measuring; necropsy; radio telemetry by vehicle, foot & hot-air balloon; prey species censusing; blood, DNA & fecal sampling ● Taught conservation to local and international school groups ● Maintained vehicles, field camp, lab equipment, research clearance, & firearm permits ● Cooperated with government and wildlife officials; budgeted grant purchases Show less