CV
Work Interests
Jobs involving problem solving, design and building, teamwork, and an environment with new challenges
Interested in opportunities in:
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Education
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Physics, Mathematics, and Coding
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Design Thinking
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Engineering
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Electronics
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Maker Spaces
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Programming
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Mathematical Modeling/Analysis
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Technical/Engineering
Awards
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
National Winner, 2017
Order of Excellence
Delaware State Board of Education
Cum Laude Society
Faculty Member, The Tatnall School
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi
Inducted at North Carolina State University
Work Experience
Director of Innovation, The Tatnall School (DE)
2008 - present
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AP Physics C, Honors Physics, Physics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Intro to Engineering, Creative Coding
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Director, Innovation and Design Lab
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Former: Curriculum Coordinator, Accreditation Coordinator
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Science Olympiad Head Coach
Physics Faculty, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth CTYOnline
2008 - 2016
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AP Physics 1, 2, and B
Physics Faculty, Stoneleigh-Burnham School (MA)
2006 - 2008
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Honors Physics, Physics
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Dorm resident
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Coach
Physics Faculty, Noble and Greenough School (MA)
2005 - 2006
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Honors Physics, Physics
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Chamber music and fitness conditioning coach
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Sabbatical replacement position
Percussion, Bowdoin International Music Festival
2003 - 2010
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Chamber and orchestral percussion performance
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Coordinator of composition program
Education
Johns Hopkins University
MS, Applied Physics (4.0 GPA) 2013-2017
Studied a variety of physics and engineering disciplines, always looking for connections between concepts and applying computation and simulation beyond assigned work
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Space Systems Engineering
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Classical, Statistical, and Quantum Mechanics
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Chaos
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Optics with MATLAB
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Independent Project Courses: Control Theory and High-Altitude Balloon
Montana State University
MS, Science Education (4.0 GPA) 2008-2010
Explored a variety of educational methods and techniques, creating tools for standards-based grading implementation and structuring curriculum for interactive engagement in introductory physics
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Capstone Project: The Effectiveness of Audio Feedback in Improving Student Lab Report Writing in Physics
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
BM, Music Composition (4.0 GPA) 2001-2004
Wrote a variety of music for vocal, instrumental, and mixed chamber performances, as well as working on analysis of fractal structure in music and on electronic and acoustic/electronic music
North Carolina State University
BS, Applied Mathematics
BA, Physics
Minor, Percussion Performance (3.82 GPA) 1996-2001
Studied physics, mathematics, and music; senior research project was an experimental analysis of the acoustics of vibraphone resonators
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Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism
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Thermal and Fluid Physics
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Real and Complex Analysis
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Abstract and Linear Algebra
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Differential Geometry and Mathematical Modeling
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Diploma 1994-1996
Languages
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Python/VPython/Glowscript
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HTML/CSS/Markdown
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Intro Javascript
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Intro C/C++
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MATLAB
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Scratch
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LaTeX
Skills and Platforms
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Django
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Arduino
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Raspberry Pi
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Sensors, Motors, Servos
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Rough and Fine Carpentry
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3D Printing
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CNC Carving
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Electrical Work
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Reportlab
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Spreadsheets
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Google API
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PowerPoint and Prezi
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Intro Photoshop CS6
Professional Affiliations
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Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer, The Physics Teacher
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American Association of Physics Teachers
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Computer Science Teachers’ Association
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Founding member of Physics Teacher Camp prof. development group: 2011-present
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AP Physics exam reader: 2017-present
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Completed School Leadership I: National Association of Independent Schools
Other Interests
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Rock Climbing (bouldering, sport, trad)
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Running and Obstacle Course Racing
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Music Composition
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Percussion Performance