Joel J. Nale
Permanent address joelnale@teacher.com Rutgers
address
327 Steelmanville Rd. http://knowledgethruscience.tripod.com 42 Laurel Place Apt. #2
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(609)927-8993 (732)937-6118
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Rutgers University-Rutgers College New Brunswick, NJ Spring 1999
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Rutgers
College Dean’s List Spring 1997-Fall 1998
Garden State Scholar 1995-1999
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Student Teaching Internship Watchung
Hills Regional High School Fall
2000
Taught three classes of Honors Physics. Designed various forms of student assessment
including concept tests, pre-tests, post-tests, and quizzes. Contributed to the development of lesson
plans for the following concepts: (1) Vector and Scalar Quantities, (2) Statics
(Forces & Torque), and (3) One Dimensional Kinematics. Solely designed lesson plan for
Statics. Incorporated the use of
inquiry-based learning and Socratic-style questioning. Set up research project (involving all three
classes) that involved researching physics concepts learned in class,
researching their real-world applications, and locating appropriate website
references. Produced a website, in
conjunction with students that makes available the information gathered and
learned (Site URL: http://knowledgethruscience.tripod.com. See “Physics” and “About the
WebMaster”). Incorporated the use of
technology in the classroom, via the following: (1) Use of the Television as an
active form of gathering data for Kinematics experiments, (2) Use of PC for
analyzation of data obtained from experiments for generating mathematical
relationships and hence equations, (3) Use of video camera for gathering data
for Kinematics experiments, (4) Use of PC for website editing and design. Participated
in faculty and departmental meetings, professional development workshops, and
the New Jersey Science Teacher Convention. Performed routine teacher-related
activities including: attendance, classroom management, grading, being
available for extra help sessions.
Summer Astrophysics Internship New
Brunswick, NJ Summer
1999
Worked and interacted with high school
students of various grades. Observed
how students learn. Incorporated the
use of real Astrophysics research with conceptual theory taught in class. Observed how inquiry-based learning positively
affects student learning.
Greenhouse Effect New Brunswick, NJ Spring 2001
Teaching course in conjunction with
University Professor Sunil Somalwar (Physics Dept.). Analyze the environmental concerns facing the 21st
Century including: (1) Greenhouse Effect, (2) Ozone Depletion, World Climate
changes, Energy use (or OVER-use) in industrial societies such as the U.S., (3)
the promises and problems of “Alternative” energy solutions, and (4) California
energy crisis.
Extended Physics Teaching Assistant
& Lab Instructor Fall 2000
Rutgers University-Physics Dept. New Brunswick, NJ
Taught one section (2 Cumulative) of a
year-long physics lecture and lab course, primarily based for students in
scientific curricula excluding physics and engineering majors. Implemented inquiry-based learning
techniques and Socratic-style questioning and discussion.
Extended Analytical Physics Teaching Assistant Fall 1999-Spring 2000
Rutgers University-Physics Dept. New Brunswick, NJ
Taught two sections each semester (4 Cumulative) of a year-long advanced physics course, for engineers, designed for at-risk engineering students implementing inquiry-based learning techniques and Socratic-style questioning and discussion.
Rutgers University-Chemistry Dept. New Brunswick, NJ
Taught and reviewed (4 Cumulative) all topics taught in lecture and all homework problems. Designed worksheets for students to work on at home, as well as in groups during class. Provided sample questions for final exams. Held review sessions and extended office hours to assist students who desired to excel in class. Administered and graded quizzes and exams.
Rutgers University-Chemistry Dept. New Brunswick, NJ
Taught two sections each semester (8 Cumulative) including experiments that covered from Sn1/2 chemical reactions to Thin Layer Chromatography. Taught students techniques involving separating immicible liquid layers via a separatory funnel, pH analysis, and set-up of equipment such as distillation apparatus and reflux. Developed and maintained a website used by students as a learning resource. Encouraged students to draw connections between experimentation and lecture. Held review sessions for course exams. Written many student recommendations for Medical School and Dental School.
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Video Editing for Dr. Eugenia Etkina, Professor of Education Spring 2001
Editing digital and analog physics video
activities and demonstrations for Rutgers University Education Science Advisor
Eugenia Etkina for purposes of making them available for all to see on world
wide web. Using Macintosh iMovie for
video editing.
Princeton Review MCAT (Medical College
Admission Test) Instructor Spring
2001
Teaching Physical Science section (Physics
and Chemistry) of Medical College Admissions Test.
Private Tutor Fall
2000
Privately tutored engineering student taking
introductory engineering course offered at New York University. Discussed the following topics: Vectors and
Scalars, Kinematics, Statics, Dynamics (Linear and Circular), Momentum (both
One and Two Dimensional), Momentum Conservation, Work and Energy Conservation.
Organic Chemistry Research Spring 2000-Summer 2000
Rutgers University-Chemistry Dept. New Brunswick, NJ
Worked on synthesizing and testing arenediazonium ions, with long-chain tails (C16H33) and short chain tails (C2H5). Use of scientific instruments include: HPLC and UV. Currently working/testing on arenediazonium ion in phosphate buffer solution at pH 7. The former’s potential use will serve to simplify Surfactant Chemistry research and the latter may provide a more universal ‘mechanism’ for a particular organic chemical reaction by a fellow colleague working in India. Supervisor: Dr. Laurence Romsted.
Online Physics Tutorial Design Spring 2000-Summer 2000
Rutgers University-Graduate School of Education New Brunswick, NJ
Designed Physics tutorial for Elementary school teachers in New Brunswick area to enhance their knowledge of Physics. Incorporated excellent Websites to aid in understand of the concepts, including ‘static’ pages as well as animated Java applets.
Curriculum Design Fall 1998
Rutgers University-Graduate School of Education New Brunswick, NJ
Designed physics curriculum for K-5th grade students, in conjunction with Eugenia Etkina, for American Golf & Entertainment.
Plant Pathology/Virology Research Summer-Fall 1998
Rutgers University-Plant Pathology Dept./Rutgers Blueberry/Cranberry Research Center New Brunswick, NJ
Researched a strain of plant virus known as ‘blueberry red ring spot virus’. Isolated and sequenced entire DNA strand.
Learning Resource Center Tutor Fall 1997-Spring 1999
Rutgers University-LRC New Brunswick, NJ
Nationally certified in the following subjects: General Physics, General Chemistry, General Organic Chemistry.
Rutgers University-LRC New Brunswick, NJ
Conducted weekly review sessions for students based on subject material. Designed worksheets and sample exams.
MS OFFICE, Windows OS, Frontpage 2000, HTML, Javascript, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash
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Obtained Belay Certification (for Rock Climbing) Spring 2001
Chess Club Member Fall 2000 - Present
Salsa
& Merengue Dance 1999-Present
Integral
Yoga 1999
Intramural Outdoor/Indoor soccer 1995-Present