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NATHAN BALASUBRAMANIAN, Ph.D.

830 South Lincoln Street · Longmont, Colorado 80501

(720) 936-5999 · nathanbala@gmail.com

 

Innovative educator, researcher and digital educational product developer with more than 20 years of experience and a distinguished history of researching, designing and implementing highly acclaimed instructional models. Utilize extensive experience to manage research projects. Publish peer-reviewed articles and present papers to advance research goals and instructional knowledge. Effectively manage grant awards and other organizational resources. Areas of expertise include:

Faculty Development · Effective Instructional Model Design · Lectures & Presentations · Research

Data Analysis · Organizational Development · Education Leadership · Content Management

· Grant Writing · Project Evaluation · Curriculum Development · Event Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CENTENNIAL BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), Longmont, Colorado · 2008-Present

Educationally service agency with 14 member districts in the Northern Colorado region serving over 55,000 students.

Research & Assessment Specialist:

OVERLAND HIGH SCHOOL, Aurora, Colorado · 2006-2008

Ethnically diverse public high school with enrollment of 2,153 students.

Advanced Placement Physics Teacher: Provide group and individual instruction in advanced placement physics, regular physics, honors physics and engineering technology for more than 100 students. Prepare lessons, deliver lectures and administer tests designed to advance subject matter knowledge to achieve high educational standards. Tailor instruction to meet the needs of diverse pupils with a range of learning abilities and educational objectives. Inspire and motivate students, encouraging independent learning efforts. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement effective learning strategies, investigating student performance and creating new methodologies to improve overall progress. Train faculty members on educational model implementations. Serve as a thought leader for legislative bodies, official agencies and educational organizations charged with setting scientific standards and creating effective instructional models. Submit grants to obtain school resources and funding for educational improvement initiatives.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Increased student achievement with 100% of subgroups in a Title I school; students posted scores in the 90th percentile and above in physics assessments.
  • Authored US Department of Education grant to obtain approximately $1.5M to improve teaching and learning environment with my innovative instructional model: Learn by Design.
  • Motivated 90% of honors physics students to take the College Board’s AP Physics B exam.
  • Submitted a grant proposal to obtain funding for educational software development in conjunction with researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Michigan State University.
  • Designed engaging physics curriculum utilizing LEGO Robotics to illustrate engineering principles with assistance of the Center for Engineering Education Outreach at Tufts University.
  • Saved tens of thousands of dollars by submitting a grant to obtain 31 classroom computers.

ANGEVINE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Aurora, Colorado · 2003-2006

Public middle school serving 600 students in the East Boulder area.

Science Teacher: Instructed more than 100 students in a variety of math, science and technology classes. Provided individual and group instruction, customizing lesson plans to accommodate different learning levels. Created engaging activities to encourage student interest, applying diverse learning methodologies to stimulate thought. Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational environment. Nominated advanced learners to participate in regional competitions or receive awards.

 

 



Key Accomplishments:

  • Led all student subgroups to achieve 90th percentile or above on standardized tests.
  • Secured funding for educational software from the PTA and authored a successful grant to obtain funding for the AMGEN Engineering Science and Mathematics Alliance group.
  • Evaluated statewide achievement standards and presented an improvement proposal.
  • Successfully petitioned the district board of education to add the IB® program at high school.
  • Nominated by peers as President of the Colorado Technology Education Association and was featured in an EdTech article “Compelling Stories” to demonstrate classroom effectiveness.

EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 1994-2002

Accredited international school serving 1,800 culturally diverse students.

IB® Physics Teacher and GCSE Coordinator: Taught IB® physics (standard and higher level), IGCSE physics and coordinated science. Conducted classroom lectures and provided individualized learning opportunities for a diverse array of pupils. Developed science class curriculum and initiated a website to allow parents and students to receive information and assistance online. Prepared students for examinations and served as a counselor to assist students with higher education and career decision assistance.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Recognized for outstanding performance by the Dean of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was nominated for Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.
  • Quadrupled student pass rates within 5 years and doubled enrollment in physics by organizing Physics Fairs to stimulate student interest.

CAREER NOTE: Past job history includes a Physics Teacher position at The School – KFI in Madras, India. Details are available upon request.

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Innovation

GPA = 3.934. University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado.

Dissertation: Designing Effective Instructional Models for Increasing Student Achievement

Master of Science in Physics

GPA = 3.808. Loyola College, Madras, India.

Master of Education in Educational Management

University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Loyola College, Madras, India

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Physics Teachers · Colorado Technology Education Association

International Technology Education Association · American Physical Society

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Tamil 



SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, TESTIMONIES & PRESENTATIONS

  • American Association of Physics Teachers Conference: “The Gorilla in the Room: Physics?”
  • Testified at the Joint Senate and House Education Committee of the Colorado General Assembly to support after-school STEM programs.
  • Presented “Increasing Student Achievement by Meaningful, Authentic Assessment” in Orlando, Florida in March 2006 at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.
  • Presented "Development of Whiteboard and Online Instruction Based on Theories of Learning" at the Teachers-Teaching-Teachers workshop at EIS on February 13, 2002.
  • Presented "Square Peg in a Round Hole: Career Guidance" at the Teachers-Teaching-Teachers workshop at EIS on October 10, 2000.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Project evaluator for a $350K JumpStart grant awarded to Colorado MESA by the US Department of Labor.
  • Selected by the Colorado Department of Education to participate in the 2006 and 2008 CSAP Science Standard Setting meetings.
  • Selected as the best paper presenter in the session, Education of Science and Engineering, at Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) in 2005. 

SELECTED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

AWARDS

  • Received the prestigious Order of the Filament Award in 2007 from the Colorado Technology Education Association for Technology Innovation Design and Engineering (TIDE) educators. This award is given each year to a single educator from the K-20 continuum.
  • AMGEN Award for Science Teaching Excellence nominee in 2005.
  • Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award nominee in 2002.

RESUME