Joshua Gagnier

Experience

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  Green Dot Public Schools

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Chemistry Teacher
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  Santa Ana Unified School District

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2017

  7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
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  SAUSD

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  STEAM Summer Enrichment Lead Teacher

  ∙ Wrote competitive annual applications for grant for funding with all being approved∙ Plan and coordinate activities, field trips, and supplies for three teachers∙ Teach students how to design 3D models, 3D print, and develop Arduino projects to utilize that knowledge to solve local environmental and social issues through engineering

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  Santa Ana High School

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2024

  ∙ Teach a Project Based Computer Science course with integrated coding (C++, Python, HTML, CSS, JS) , 3D modeling, printing, robotics/embedded programming (Arduino IDE), and data science (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib on Kaggle) ∙ Mentor/Master teacher for nine student teachers in the UCI’s credential programs∙ Led students to successfully compete and place in the OC Science & Engineering Fair and OC Maker Challenge since 2019 using Arduino (C++), MIT App Inventor (Scratch), IoT integration, and Python applications∙ Built partnerships with UCI for STEM enrichment and student research opportunities, Girls Who Code for student coding internships, and JPL for Physics curriculum and competitions, and CalTech for Python data analysis∙ Provide professional development for technology integration (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Canvas, Google Classroom, and various applications), and science standards implementation Show less

  • AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics, and Physics Teacher

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2024

  • Chemistry Teacher

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
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  SAUSD / OCDE

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2020

  Lead STEM Practitioner

  ∙ Represent SAUSD as a STEM teacher leader∙ Develop, review, and create action plans for K-12 district STEM needs ∙ Provide professional development for SAUSD in collaboration with OCDE and other district leaders

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  Orange County Department of Education

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

  ∙ Develop & implement CTE content integration professional development for Orange County Districts ∙ Co-Presented NGSS Rollout 6 for High School Educators & Leadership∙ Collaborated with peer educational leaders in preparation and feedback∙ Assisted teachers and district leaders in understanding Environmental Practices & Concepts and NGSS standards ∙ Provide educators with face-to-face instruction that combines hands-on making activities with tools and resources for building a culture of making in local learning environments∙ Instruct on topics including but not limited to (Arduino, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, and App Development)∙ In partnership with Sonoma State University provide instruction for the Maker Education Certificate Program ∙ Develop & modify curriculum to meet the needs of participants

  • CTE Curriculum Specialist & Maker Education Certificate Program Instructor

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  • State NGSS Rollout Presenter

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Maker Education Certificate Program Instructor

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
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  California State University, Long Beach

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Research Assistant - Data Analysis

  ∙ Analyze data on the effectiveness of a 1-week introductory NGSS professional development program for a district∙ Consolidate, code, and created a detailed report on feedback, perceptions, and learning outcomes for the training

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  Caltech

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2023

  Computer Science & Chemistry Research Mentor Teacher

  ∙ Collaborated with Astrophysics, Astronomy, and Electrochemistry professors, graduate students, and post-doctoral students to curate and deliver accessible and impactful student-driven computer science & electrochemistry research experiences for high school students from high-need communities ∙ Created programs and curricula integrating modern CalTech Research and relevant computer science skills to students throughout the year∙ Mentored students in presentation skills, programming languages (Python), data science-specific libraries (Astropy, Matplotlib, Numpy, and Pandas), mathematics (linear algebra), journal review, physics, astronomy, and chemistry ∙ Established partnership between Santa Ana Unified School District and different organizations at Caltech Show less

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  YACE Solutions

  Jun 2024 - now

  Founder | Developing Software to Amplify College Counselors' Expertise | Career & Academic Advisor

  ​As the Founder of YACE Solutions, an early-stage tech startup, I am committed to developing innovative software that enhances and streamlines the essential work of California Community College Counselors. By providing intuitive tools, we aim to empower counselors to maximize their impact on student success.​Career & Academic Consulting:In addition to our software solutions, I offer personalized support to students and professionals in areas such as academic planning, career transitions, resume enhancement, internship placements, and interview preparation. We aim to ensure that each step of your educational and professional journey is clear and confident. Services can be found at YACESolutions.com. Show less