Physics Teacher and Co-Head of Environmental Education

• Aug 2020 - Present

Teacher of Physics

• Aug 2019 - Present

Physics IB Teacher for Diploma Program

• Aug 2016 - Present

Teaching HL Physics in the Diploma Program and 9th grade sciences in the first World School in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Teaching HL Physics in the Diploma Program and 9th grade sciences in the first World School in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Physics Teaching Fellow

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Developing course material, lecturing and teaching physics in a foundation year program as a precursor year to Undergraduate Studies in science and engineering. Developing course material, lecturing and teaching physics in a foundation year program as a precursor year to Undergraduate Studies in science and engineering.

Physics Teaching Fellow

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

Helping to implement a new Foundation Year physics program at Nazarbayev University which has been opened since August 2010. Developing lectures, laboratory experiments, and other course material. Lecturing and teaching this material to approximately 330 students. In addition, I was project manager for two of these years during which all 330 students participated in a project to design and build a working model of first, an electrostatic generator and then a projectile launcher, demonstrating both physics understanding and hands on application in design, construction, innovation and the ability to improve on these to meet stated objectives.

Sole Proprietor/ Building Contractor

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2011

I designed and built energy-efficient houses or renovated older homes to meet new energy-efficient standards and to remove lead and other health hazards. I was also a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater for the United States Department of Energy, Energy Star program. In addition I custom built many of the wooden furniture and other components of these and other homes. I designed and built energy-efficient houses or renovated older homes to meet new energy-efficient standards and to remove lead and other health hazards. I was also a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater for the United States Department of Energy, Energy Star program. In addition I custom built many of the wooden furniture and other components of these and other homes.

Science and Mathematics Teacher

• Aug 2002 - May 2004

I developed and taught courses in Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Physics and Chemistry. I developed and taught courses in Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Physics and Chemistry.

Student Advisor

• Jul 2001 - Jul 2002

I was a member of the staff for an experimental project-based school in a rural town in southern Minnesota, and served as an Adviser or Educational Guide to students ranging from grades 6 through 12. I was a member of the staff for an experimental project-based school in a rural town in southern Minnesota, and served as an Adviser or Educational Guide to students ranging from grades 6 through 12.

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher

• Aug 1989 - May 1991

Developed the curriculum and taught Pre-Calculus, Physics and Chemistry to students at this Catholic, university- preparatory high school. Developed the curriculum and taught Pre-Calculus, Physics and Chemistry to students at this Catholic, university- preparatory high school.

Physical Science Teacher

• Aug 1986 - May 1989

I taught a laboratory based physical science course in inner city Oakland I taught a laboratory based physical science course in inner city Oakland

Principal/Headmaster of Makhokho Secondary School

• Jun 1983 - Mar 1986

Oversaw the teaching, finances, staffing and discipline for the entire school of approximately 150 students. I pushed for and succeed in getting the Kenyan government to grant funding to make this a science magnet school. Oversaw the teaching, finances, staffing and discipline for the entire school of approximately 150 students. I pushed for and succeed in getting the Kenyan government to grant funding to make this a science magnet school.