Resume

PROFILE

An enthusiastic professional teacher after shifting over from a successful 15 year career in mechanical engineering. Strong mathematical, scientific and analytical skills with an emphasis on building strong relationships. Brings excellent inter-disciplinary abilities, interpersonal skills, problem solving, dedication and expediency, in a team environment. Focuses on sound constructivist pedagogy with a passion for inquiry, authentic learning and assessment.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Physics 11 and 12, focusing on constructivist modeling
  • District Resource Teacher for the Vancouver School board, helping and collaborating with teachers as they transition to BC’s new curriculum and assessment methodologies
  • Math 8 and 10, embracing a Thinking Classroom, problem solving and research based teaching methods
  • Science 8, 9 and 10, grounding unit plans around performance goals, Essential Questions and inquiry
  • Robotics and Engineering Physics courses, focusing on programming, mechanical design and 3D modeling
  • Builds strong working relationships with other teachers, counselors, and administrative staff
  • Incorporates Standards Based Grading, Assessment For Learning, UbD, Collaborative Learning and transformative technology use in the classroom
  • Sponsor and creator of the Robotics and Engineering Club at Kitsilano Secondary School
  • Professional Development Chair at Kitsilano Secondary School from 2014 to present
  • VSTA Union Staff Rep for Kitsilano Secondary School from 2017 to present

PROFESSIONAL and CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

  • Presenting the workshop “Standards Based Grading” at the 2019 BCAMT PSA conference
  • Presenting the workshop “Cognitive Science and Teaching” at the 2019 BCAMT PSA conference
  • Presenting a workshop on Standards Based Grading for the North Vancouver School District, February 2017
  • Presented a workshop on Standards Based Grading at the 2016 BCAScT PSA conference
  • Presented “Modeling Instruction for High School Students” at BCAPT AGM, 2016
  • MyEducation SIS software trainer at Kitsilano Secondary School
  • Presented workshops on Problem Based Learning, Standards Based Grading and OneNote at Kitsilano Secondary School, 2015
  • BCAScT conference and Smarter Science workshop November 2014
  • CanFlip13, conference on flipped classroom June 2013
  • Arduino Workshop, UBC Engineering Physics, May 2013
  • VSB Assessment For Learning Workshops with Judy and Linda 2012/13
  • Damian Cooper, Assessment For Learning Workshop, PW, 2012
  • VSTA Union Staff Rep for Kitsilano Secondary School from 2017 to present

PROFESSIONAL and CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

  • Presenting the workshop “Criteria Based Assessment in Math” at the 2019 BCAMT PSA conference
  • Presenting the workshop “Cognitive Science and Learning” at the 2019 BCAMT PSA conference
  • Presenting a workshop on Standards Based Grading for the North Vancouver School District, February 2017
  • Presented a workshop on Standards Based Grading at the 2016 BCAScT PSA conference
  • Presented “Modeling Instruction for High School Students” at BCAPT AGM, 2016
  • MyEducation SIS software trainer at Kitsilano Secondary School
  • Presented workshops on Problem Based Learning, Standards Based Grading and OneNote at Kitsilano Secondary School, 2015
  • BCAScT conference and Smarter Science workshop November 2014
  • CanFlip13, conference on flipped classroom June 2013
  • Arduino Workshop, UBC Engineering Physics, May 2013
  • VSB Assessment For Learning Workshops with Judy and Linda 2012/13
  • Damian Cooper, Assessment For Learning Workshop, PW, 2012

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Masters in Educational Technology

  • University of British Columbia, 2011/12

Bachelor of Education

PDP, Secondary School - Simon Fraser University, 2009/10
▪ Minor In Secondary Mathematics Education

Bachelor of Applied Science

Mechanical Engineering - University of British Columbia, 1994

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical Engineer, 1994 – 2009

  • Mechanical and material engineering for medical devices, electo-mechanical systems and contract services
  • Mechanical design and engineering, r&d, quality systems and test validation
  • Local and international project, facility and manufacturing management, successfully integrating schedules, employees and diverse communities

SKILLS and INTERESTS

  • Hobbyist Maker working with 3D printing, robots and microcontrollers
  • Strong IT and computing skills including networking and competence with many software programs including 3D drafting and design software, web design, programming and computational modeling with HTML, CSS, Scratch, Python
  • Endurance athlete, sports training, outdoor enthusiast – hiking, backpacking, boating