Experience
Tutor
I currently tutor physics and mathematics online.
Instructor @ Triangle Tech
Triangle Tech
Falls Creek, Pennsylvania
October 2020 – June 2022
I taught and tutored mathematics and engineering courses, both in-person and hybrid, using Google Meet for video lessons and Google Classroom for course management.
Lecturer @ App State
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
January 2019 – May 2019
I taught introductory physics laboratory courses, trained and worked with teaching assistants, used Vernier sensors and software for laboratory activities, and used Moodle course management system.
Physics Instructor @ Surry
Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina
August 2015 – May 2018
I taught introductory physics courses, including lectures and laboratories.
I used Vernier sensors and software for laboratory activities, Moodle and Microsoft OneNote for course management, and WileyPlus and MasteringPhysics for online homework.
I performed routine maintenance on laboratory and demonstration equipment and managed all the physics laboratory equipment on two campuses.
I participated in tutoring, academic advising, and college service activities.
Adjunct Lecturer @ Gannon
Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 2014 – May 2015
I taught introductory physics courses, including lectures and laboratories.
Assistant Professor PT @ ECC
Erie Community College
Orchard Park, New York
August 2011 – December 2014
I taught mathematics.
Adjunct Instructor @ Fredonia
State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, New York
August 2014 – December 2014
I taught physics.
Instructor @ Edinboro
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
August 2012 – May 2013
I taught physics.
Tutor @ Tutor.com
Tutor.com
August 2010 – May 2012
Instructor @ Erie Business Center
Erie Business Center
Erie, Pennsylvania
February 2011 – April 2011
I taught mathematics.
Adjunct Instructor @ ITT Tech
ITT Technical Institute
Concord, California
September 2009 – November 2009
I taught mathematics.
Teacher @ De La Salle
De La Salle High School
Concord, California
January 2008 – June 2008
I taught physics and mathematics.
(Yes, this is the school with the famous football team.)
Adjunct Professor @ DVC
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California
August 2007 – December 2007
I taught physics.
Graduate Student Researcher @ Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
May 1999 – July 2007
I designed the control and readout electronics for the ACBAR project, which measured anisotropies in the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation.
I worked five summer seasons at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station for telescope/receiver setup, testing, and maintenance.
I analyzed data using primarily Fortran and IDL.
I worked with both analog and digital electronics and designed printed circuit boards.
I used machine shop equipment, including a lathe and a mill.
I acted as a Linux system administrator.
I was a jack-of-all-trades.
Graduate Student Instructor @ Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
August 1998 – May 1999
I taught introductory physics and a basic semiconductor circuits lab for junior physics majors.
Scientist @ NSWC
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Dahlgren, Virginia
January 1998 – July 1998
I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you. There was physics-based computer modeling involved, primarily in FORTRAN.
Teaching Assistant @ Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
January 1997 – December 1997
Lab Assistant @ Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
May 1996 – December 1997
Tutor @ Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
August 1996 – August 1997
Cooperative Education Student @ ORNL
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
August 1995 – December 1995
Ride Operator @ Waldameer
Waldameer Park
Erie, Pennsylvania
May 1995 – August 1995
Education
MA Physics @ UC Berkeley
Master of Arts in Physics 🎓
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, California
May 2004
BS Math @ Penn State
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics 🎓
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
December 1997
BS Physics @ Penn State
Bachelor of Science in Physics 🎓
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
December 1997
Iroquois HS
Iroquois High School
Erie, Pennsylvania
June 1993
Affiliations
AAPT
American Association of Physics Teachers ⚛️
Member, 2007 – 2019
North Carolina Section of AAPT
Member, 2015 – 2021
Two-Year College Representative (Elected), May 2016 – Apr 2019
NCTM
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Member, 2009 – 2019
NSTA
National Science Teachers Association
Member, 2013 – 2019
Dudeism
The Church of the Latter-Day Dude 🎳
Ordained Dudeist Priest, 2015 – Present
GA
Graduate Assembly
University of California, Berkeley
Physics Department Delegate, August 1998 – May 2004
Funding Committee Chair (Elected), June 2001 – May 2003
Publications
C. L. Reichardt et al 2009 ApJ 694 1200
High resolution CMB power spectrum from the complete ACBAR data set
C. L. Reichardt et al
The Astrophysical Journal 694 (2009) 1200-1219
arXiv: 0801.1491 [astro-ph]
In this paper, we present results from the complete set of cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation temperature anisotropy observations made with the Arcminute Cosmology Bolometer Array Receiver (ACBAR) operating at 150 GHz. …
C. L. Kuo et al 2007 ApJ 664 687
Improved Measurements of the CMB Power Spectrum with ACBAR
C. L. Kuo et al
The Astrophysical Journal 664 (2007) 687-701
arXiv: astro-ph/0611198
We report improved measurements of temperature anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation made with the Arcminute Cosmology Bolometer Array Receiver (ACBAR). …
C. L. Kuo et al 2004 ApJ 600 32
High Resolution Observations of the CMB Power Spectrum with ACBAR
C. L. Kuo et al
The Astrophysical Journal 600 (2004) 32-51
arXiv: astro-ph/0212289
We report the first measurements of anisotropy in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation with the Arcminute Cosmology Bolometer Array Receiver (ACBAR). …
J. H. Goldstein et al 2003 ApJ 599 773
Estimates of Cosmological Parameters Using the CMB Angular Power Spectrum of ACBAR
J. H. Goldstein et al
The Astrophysical Journal 599 (2003) 773-785
arXiv: astro-ph/0212517
We report an investigation of cosmological parameters based on the measurements of anisotropy in the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) made by ACBAR. …
M. C. Runyan et al 2003 ApJS 149 265
ACBAR: The Arcminute Cosmology Bolometer Array Receiver
M. C. Runyan et al
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement 149 (2003) 265-287
arXiv: astro-ph/0303515
We describe the Arcminute Cosmology Bolometer Array Receiver (ACBAR); a multifrequency millimeter-wave receiver designed for observations of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) and the Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect in clusters of galaxies. …
Letter from the Field
Berkeley Science Review
Spring 2002, Vol. 2, No. 1 😎 Check out the back page. 🐧
Awards
Antarctica Service Medal 🎖️
March 2002
United States Antarctic Program
National Science Foundation
Courage • Sacrifice • Devotion
Student Service Award
Department of Physics
University of California at Berkeley
May 2004
