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Alexander Brooks Major II

Title:: Science Chairman - E cubed Academy

Primary Discipline:: Science and Technology / Physics / Classical Mechanics / 2D Kinematics

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Member Type:: Teacher (K-12)
Last Login:: February 15, 2018
Member Since:: February 13, 2018

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Affiliations

Primary Affiliation:: Providence Public Schools (Education, High School, RI, United States)

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Skills & Interests

Arts / Music / Performance (Expert)
I have played for many years as a classical percussionist under Joann Falleta.
Social Sciences / Sports and Games (Expert)
I hold 2 black belts in Moo Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do and Oki Ryu Kenpo. National Team member, and Krane National Champion.

Education History

Master Of Arts Physics- Secondary education (06/2016)
Western Governors University; Utah.
Master Of Science Biology/General Science (06/2005)
Queens College; CUNY
Bachelor Of Arts Biology (06/1991)
Queens College; CUNY

Teaching Experience

Biology 101 (Current)
- E cubed Academy HS; Providence Public Schools – Biology
- I taught/teach Biology and AP Biology
Physics 101 (Current)
- E cubed Academy HS; Providence Public Schools – Physics
- Secondary Education instruction in Physics
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Instructor (Fall 2005)
- Queens College; CUNY – Lifeguard Trainer Instruction
- I taught the course with Dr. Allen Feld for 8 years.

Languages

French
- Speaking level: Beginner
- Reading level: Intermediate
Italian
- Speaking level: Beginner
- Reading level: Intermediate

Honors & Awards

NSHSS Educator of Distinction (02/2015)
I received the award of Outstanding Educator from the National Society of High School Scholars.
Triple Crown Krane Karate Champion (02/2014)
I was the Triple Crown National winner for 2014 and 2015 for Weapons, Forms, and Sparring.
WAKO World Karate Champion; 3 rd place Sparring (02/1999)
I competed for the USA National Team in Caorle, Italy and took 3 rd place in the Super heavyweight division.

Presentations

Artistic Inquiry In the Sciences, 02/15/2012
A presentation I gave at Brown University regarding the needed involvement of the Arts in Science. It was published in the Providence Journal.

Positions

Credit Recovery Coordinator (09/2017 – Current) E cubed Academy HS; Providence Public Schools
Educator of Distinction (08/2015 – Current) NSHSS
Teacher Leader-Science (06/2010 – Current) E cubed Academy HS; Providence Public Schools