Michael Marty

Michael Marty

Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy and Biology Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Science Teacher Retired, 18 years in USA and 12 years of teaching at international schools

  • Education

    • Whitman College

      1978 - 1983
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Geology major and Biology minor

      Activities and Societies: Outdoor Program trip leader, Environmental Issues Coalition, Recycling Committee, Sigma Chi Fraternity

    • San Francisco State University

      1990 - 1991
      California State Teaching Credential Program Secondary Education and Teaching Certifications for Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Math and PE

      Activities and Societies: Outdoor Program Trip Leader Completed coursework in educational theory and pedagogy.Finished practical experience of student teaching.Concluded initial credential requirements with Special Education Seminar.Added to Physics investigation and practical demonstration knowledge with a summer training course at the Exploratorium.

    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

      1983 - 1985
      Graduate Coursework Geophysics and Seismology Graduate studies

      Activities and Societies: Butterfield Cooperative Dormitory, Geology and Earthquake Safety Committee, Earth Day, Outdoor Adventure Club. Completed courses in Optical Mineralogy, Crystallography, Seismology, Field Mapping, and Geomorphology (Surficial Geology)

  • Experience

    • Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

      Aug 1991 - Jun 1999
      Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy and Biology Teacher

      • Mentored new teachers in acquiring laboratory activities and designed curriculum progression• Coordinated service learning project for The Crissy Field Habitat Restoration Project • Worked with students and faculty as a founding member of the Galileo Outdoor Adventure Program

    • UC Berkeley

      Oct 1991 - Jul 1998
      “Cal Adventures” Program Leader

      • Taught rock climbing, instructed cross-country/telemark ski courses and lead backcountry ski tours

    • Abraham Lincoln High School

      Aug 2000 - Jun 2006
      High School Physics, Physical Sciences and Earth Science Teacher

      • Awarded a grant for a new server, printer and six desktop computers for a classroom network• Organized fund raising and served as Class Sponsor of the Graduating Class of 2005• Reorganized classroom facility with aquariums, computer network and physical science resources

    • International School of Belgrade

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2009
      High School and Middle School Science and Math Teacher

      • Taught science and math lessons as a substitute International Baccalaureate program teacher • Tutored MYP Math and Science students in preparation for internal and external assessments

    • American International School of Abu Dhabi

      Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
      Science Teacher Secondary School

      • Organized integrated lessons and term research projects with English and Humanities staff• Conducted quarterly science research projects and forensic 'murder mystery' mock-up• Used Smart Board to create engaging multimedia lesson presentations• Registered and cataloged curriculum lessons with Atlas Rubicon database• Recorded grades and attendance using Synergetic Maintenance System

    • Emirates National Schools

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
      Science Teacher, Physical and Life Sciences

      • Conducted quarterly inquiry projects and implemented MYP learner development practices• Recorded grades, attendance and assignments using Power School Management System

    • Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools

      Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
      Senior Physics Teacher

      • Coordinated unit lesson planning, laboratories, and best teaching practices throughout department• Augmented the Cambridge Physics program with IB inquiry laboratory investigations and practical applications• Compiled a large electronic data base of lessons, labs and resources used throughout the department• Developed and conducted department wide assessments in English based on Cambridge CIE standards• Established the Ecology Club with lessons in sustainability, alternative energy and community gardens Show less

    • Dubai American Academy

      Aug 2015 - now
      IB DP Higher Level Physics Teacher

      • Taught the International Baccalaureate Physics Programme at the Higher Level • Supervised Extended Essays and directed the Internal Assessment experiments in Physics• Taught two sections of grade 9 Integrated Science• Completed a 30 day online IB Physics training focused on the 2016 syllabus

    • Haileybury Almaty

      Aug 2016 - now
      A-Level Physics Teacher

      Instructed As and A-Level Physics, as well as Key Stage 3 science classes.

    • Sustainable Solar Habitats, NGO

      Jun 2018 - now
      Semi Retired

      Developed ideas to initiate a sustainable living information center on the Road to Black Lake, Durmitor National Park, Zabljak, Montenegro.

    • Self-employed

      Jun 2018 - now
      Founder and Community Garden Promoter
    • Kings Tirana

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
      Science Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • California State Teacher Credential

      Search Results California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
      Sept 2012
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ecology Club founder and supervisor

      Issued by Nazabayev Intellectual School on Mar 2013
      Nazabayev Intellectual SchoolAssociated with Michael Marty