Nicholas Porter

I like to teach science and tinker in wood and code.

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EXPERIENCE

Present

Systems & Network Analyst 2 / Research Computing Facilitation Specialist

Center for Advanced Research Computing, The University of New Mexico Focusing on supporting the research computing needs of the University’s faculty, staff, and student researchers.

Previous

Science and Technology Teacher

Albuquerque Public Schools
Facilitated project-based opportunities focusing on citizen science and the development of technologies.

Summer Program Director

YMCA Camp Colman
Developed curriculum and implemented summer camping program. Ensured program conformed to American Camp Association standards.

Wilderness Programs Coordinator

Camp Gray
Created curriculum for wilderness travel. Supervised and trained wilderness trip leaders. Studied non-profit administration of a summer camp and environmental education facility.

Wilderness Trip Leader & Camp Counselor

Camp Gray
Led wilderness canoe and hiking expeditions. Counseled campers of diverse ages, abilities and backgrounds at a traditional summer camp.

Lead Counselor & Science Program Counselor

Lions Camp Tatiyee
Created curriculum for science and nature based programs. Supervised and trained counselors. Counseled children and adults with mental and physical disabilities.

EDUCATION

MA in Elementary Education

University of New Mexico

Certificate for Teacher Licensure

Central New Mexico Community College

BS in Parks and Recreation Management

Northern Arizona University

CERTIFICATIONS

Level Three Teaching License

State of New Mexico Public Education Department

Apple Teacher

Demonstrated proficiency in use of Apple products in the classroom

Outdoor Leadership Certification

Northern Arizona University

Leave No Trace Trainer

Leave No Trace Inc

MEMBERSHIPS

Member

National Science Teacher Association

Member

Albuquerque Teachers Federation

GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS

Balloon Mapping and Atmospheric Data Collection

Using a large helium balloon, camera and microprocessor students will collect atmospheric data and images as part of their study of meteorology.

Augmented Reality Sandbox

Students using the Augmented Reality Sandbox create physical models of geologic features using sand and interact with a digital topographic map which is rendered onto the sand using software and hardware.