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Instructional Certificate, Teacher of Physical Science, June 2004. Physical Science / Physics Teacher, Colts Neck High School, Colts Neck, NJ. (September 2003 - present)Rutgers University-Graduate School of Education, New Brunswick, NJ (September 2005 – present) Expected date of graduation May 2008: Masters in Physical Science Education Current GPA: 4.0 Villanova University, Villanova, PA Awarded a B.S., Secondary Education, December 2002 Minor: Business; Concentration: Physics Teaching Philosophy I believe that a highly structured inquiry-based environment with an emphasis on multiple representations (i.e. verbal, mathematical, graphical, pictorial, etc.) develops and enhances students’ scientific reasoning, problem solving skills and allows for high level processes. Over my career I have created strategies and rubrics for the use of multiple representations, developed an awareness for student difficulties before instruction, engineered inquiry based labs and the associated lab equipment, developed extensive activities for video labs and online simulations, and learned how to structure a research based course. Currently I am working on developing a curriculum from 6th grade through 12th for inquiry based high school physics. Technology Philosophy Just like students evolve as time passes so does technology, from slide rules, to the abicus, to the C-64, then today. As long as the technology applications are effective in and outside the classroom. By having students set up a blog, you can get instant feedback and read about students successes, frustrations and thoughts that can be beneficial in formative assessment and lesson planning. Technology can also brings effective simulations that allow students to examine and replay certain topics. Experience Currently teaching Honors Lab Physics and Laboratory Physics also taught Laboratory Physical Science and AP Physics in an inquiry, hands-on, laboratory based environment. Multiple representations methods are utilized throughout each course to enhance epistemic cognition and metacognition, aiding students in constructing concepts and problem solving in the physical sciences. Developing differentiated learning experiences in accordance with the district curriculum and NJCCCS. Physics Union Mathematics (PUM) Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. (June 2007 – present) Exploratory Project for the National Science Foundation (Award # 0733140): The PUM project will research and develop a middle school/high school physical science-physics learning continuum. It will use the inherent mathematical reasoning in these subjects to strengthen students’ mathematical concepts in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, and Geometry. The curriculum builds on the inquiry-based introductory physics Investigative Science Learning Environment (ISLE) learning system, which has been used in college and high school physics courses, as well as pre-service and in-service teacher training programs (elementary education through higher education programs). Active APPT/NJAPPT Member, American Association of Physics Teachers. (September 2003 – present) Participate in professional development that underscores pedagogical content knowledge, inquiry based labs, technology advancements, teaching methods for physics education. Attended the 2008 Winter Meeting in Baltimore, MD and participated in two workshops: ∙ Research Based Alternative to Traditional Problems in Introductory Physics ∙ Franklin and Electrostatics Below are links to examples of sample work.... |
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