Matt Nupen

Sobriety High School – Science Teacher

Since the 2008 school year I taught all core sciences, robotics, and web development. Some of the most unique classes I taught were Kitchen Chemistry, Physics of Sound, Physical Computing, The Science of 1984, and Outbreak!, a 2-week summer school class that simulated an outbreak in the school. I have also created and taught online class used at other campuses via Moodle.

The class website at www.ScienceFor.Us has been central to all of my classes. Assignments, notes, and news related to class is available to students via the website. Students that had difficulty focusing in class were successful with the various media resources found on the site. These included notes, HTML video tutorials, and audio readings of book Desert Solitaire I created myself.

To increase student activity and school spirit I started the Science Club, Kite Flying Society, and the SHS Film Club.

I also created a new and free website and learning system for the school using open source software and an original design. More can be found in the Experiences section below.

Cazarin Web Group – Web Programmer

At Cazarin I work as a web programmer specializing in XHTML/CSS and Javascript development. I worked closely with group of 4 programmers, often brainstorming new solutions or teaching each other new techniques.

Beckman Coulter Inc. – Production Scientist

I worked independently and in a group for the preparation, testing, and analysis of production and pilot reagents used in medical tests.

Little Canada Parks & Rec. – “Super Summer” day camp.

Planning and performing activities for 40 children grades 1-6 Preparation of activities, buying of equipment/supplies, and leading small field-trips. There was a large focus on natural science involving the surrounding lakes and woods.