Resume

Sobriety High School - Science Teacher

Since the 2008 school year I taught all core sciences, robotics, and web development. Some of the most unique classes I taught were Kitchen Chemistry, Physical Computing, The Science of 1984 and Outbreak!, a 2-week summer school class that simulated an outbreak in the school. I have also created and taught online class used at other campuses via Moodle.

The class website at www.ScienceFor.Us has been central to all of my classes. Assignments, notes, and news related to class is available to students via the website. Students that had difficulty focusing in class were successful with the various media resources found on the site. These included notes, HTML video tutorials, and audio readings of book Desert Solitaire I created myself.

To increase student activity and school spirit I started the “Board Game Enthusiasts Club” and the “SHS Film Club”.

I also created a new and free website and learning system for the school using open source software and an original design. More can be found in the Experiences section below.

Cazarin Web Group - Web Programmer

At Cazarin I work as a web programmer specializing in XHTML/CSS and Javascript development. I worked closely with group of 4 programmers, often brainstorming new solutions or teaching each other new techniques.

Beckman Coulter Inc. - Production Scientist

I worked independently and in a group for the preparation, testing, and analysis of production and pilot reagents used in medical tests.

Little Canada Parks & Rec. - "Super Summer" day camp.

Planning and performing activities for 40 children grades 1-6 Preparation of activities, buying of equipment/supplies, and leading small field-trips. There was a large focus on natural science involving the surrounding lakes and woods.

Open Source Online School System - Sobriety High School, www.sobrietyhighschool.com

Created a new website for the school with an original design and content controlled by Wordpress μ, Buddypress, and Moodle. The site includes a school website, the ability for unlimited teacher websites and blogs with their own looks and features, a place for student groups, and Moodle for online learning.

I found free online hosting for the school district and only used open source software making the system completely free now and into the future.

Experiment-with-a-Chemist Volunteer

Performed chemistry demonstrations for children at various Twin Cities colleges and libraries.

Student teaching - Whakatane, New Zealand

Taught at Trident High School that had a 60% Maori student population giving me a chance to live in a different culture and learn to change my teaching methods accordingly.

Teaching Practicum - Glenwood

Minnewaska Area High School

Directed Study

Research on the interaction of atomic orbitals using computer calculations for various molecules. Presented findings in a paper, 2004 ACS, 2004 UMM chemistry research symposium, and chemistry senior seminar at UMM (2004).

Science Sensations Volunteer

Performed science demonstrations at elementary schools in West Central Minnesota.

Art for the Masses

University of Minnesota, Morris - Created and president of the club “Art for the Masses.” Organized and obtained funding for activities for none art majors.

Campus Radio - KUMM

Hosted a weekly talk and music program.