Richard P. Taylor

Ottawa
Ontario
E-mail: rptaylor@ncf.ca
http://web.ncf.ca/aa333
Ontario College of Teachers Registry Number 442999

Teaching Experience

SPH4U: Grade 12 Physics (University)
SNC1D/G: Grade 9 Academic Science/Gifted
SNC1P: Grade 9 Applied Science
Merivale High School,
Ottawa, OCDSB
Full time teacher Sept. 2008 to present

Supervisor of Audio-Visual Crew
Supervisor of Merivale Robotics Club
LBYPHY1: 1st year Physics Lab - Mechanics
LBYPHY2: 2nd year Physics Lab - Electricity and Magnetism
LBYPHY3: 3rd year Physics Lab - Waves and Optics
SCIENVP & LBYENVP: 1st year Environmental Physics
PhilSEDS: Faculty Adviser to
Philippine Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
De La Salle University,
Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines
Part time lecturer Jan.2007 to May 2008
4th Year Robotics: Special course in Physics of Machines and Robots
Lego Robotics Contests
Manila Science High School,
Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines
Part time teacher Nov. 2006 to May 2008
SPH4U: Grade 12 Physics (University)
SPH3U: Grade 11 Physics (University)
SNC2D: Grade 10 Academic Science
SNC1D: Grade 9 Academic Science
Merivale High School,
Ottawa, OCDSB
Full time teacher Sept. 2005 to June 2006

Science Subject Council Rep.
Computer Contact Team member
Supervisor of Merivale Robotics Club
SPH4U: Grade 12 Physics (University) and SPHOA
SPH4C: Grade 12 Physics (College)
SPH3U: Grade 11 Physics (University)
SNC2P: Grade 10 Applied Science
SNC1D: Grade 9 Academic Science
MBF3C: Grade 11 Math, Personal Finance
ICS4M: Grade 12 Computer and Information Science*
ICS3M: Grade 11 Computer and Information Science*
TIK2O: Grade 10 Computer and Information Science*
  (* using Blackboard e-learning system)
Laurentian High School,
Ottawa, OCDSB
Full time teacher Sept. 2001 to June 2005

Science Subject Council Rep.
Computer Contact Teacher
School Web Site Coordinator
Supervisor of Laurentian Robotics Club
SPH4U: Electromagnetism.
SPHOA: Wave nature of light.
TIK2O: Delphi programming.
SNC1D: Astronomy.
Laurentian High School,
Ottawa, OCDSB
Practicum: Mar.-Apr. 2001
SNC2D: Motion
SPHOA: Planetary Motion
Sir Robert Borden High School,
Ottawa, OCDSB
Practicum: Nov.-Dec. 2000

High School Science Teacher (CUSO)

Taught grades 8 to 10 Science, Mathematics, Practical Skills and Geography. Developed curriculum materials. Supervised audio-visual club and school canteen.

Malala High School, 1978-80
Madang Province,
Papua New Guinea

Education

Honour Specialist / Physics Queen's University, 2004
Bachelor of Education
Intermediate and Senior Science (Physics) and Computer Science
University of Ottawa
Faculty of Education, 2000-01
Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics
Courses in physics, mathematics, computer science, astronomy, geology, philosophy
University of Toronto, 1974-78
Standard First Aid and adult CPR course St. John Ambulance
May, 2005
Nuclear Safety Engineering course Carleton University
Nuclear Engineering, 1991
Short course in the implementation and application of digital signal processors University of Ottawa, 1982
Digital and Analog Circuit Design, Solid State Electronics, Digital Circuit Design for Microprocessors Carleton University
Electrical Engineering, 1981-82

Related Experience:

Staff Training

Peer training in software development methods, configuration management, software applications.

Tutorials for foreign nuclear regulators in assessment of safety critical software.

BAE Systems Canada, Inc., 2000
World Heart Corporation, 1997-99

Atomic Energy Control Board, 1990-97

Volunteer Teaching

Parent volunteer supervisor of Photography Club Lisgar Collegiate Institute, 2000-01
Assistant to Grade 8 Family Studies teacher. Broadview Public School, 1995-96
Presentations to primary classes on astronomy, atomic energy, Lego language, science fiction, scientific method. W.E. Gowling, McNabb Park and Mutchmor Public Schools, 1989-97
Presentations on solar events and observational methods to audiences of 150-200 amateur astronomers. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Ottawa Centre, 1997-present

Employment History

Teacher, Science and Physics Ottawa Carleton District School Board Ottawa, 2006-present
Part-time Lecturer, PhysicsDepartment De La Salle University Manila, Philippines, 2007-2008
Part-time Teacher, Physics and Robotics Manila Science High School Manila, Philippines, 2006-2008
Teacher, Science, Physics and Computer Science Ottawa Carleton District School Board Ottawa, 2001-2006
Software Quality Assurance BAE Systems Canada Ottawa, 2000
Y2K Consultant ADGA Group Consultants Ottawa, 1999
Software Quality Assurance World Heart Corporation Ottawa, 1997-99
Control Software Specialist Atomic Energy Control Board Ottawa, 1990-97
System Architect DMR Group Inc Ottawa, 1988-89
Project Leader Roy Ball Associates Ottawa, 1981-88
Science Teacher Malala High School Papua New Guinea, 1978-80

Community Involvement

Solar coordinator,
Web site design and maintenance assistant,
SmartScope team, setting up a remote-controlled Web-accessible telescope in Kanata
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Ottawa Centre, 1997-present
Community outreach and astronomy education. Philippine Astronomical Society, January 2007 to August 2008.
Board member and secretary,
Project leader, on-line all candidates meeting
National Capital FreeNet, 1993-98
Board member and secretary Citizens for Safe Cycling, 1992-93
Member, Computers Helping the Instructional Program Advisory Committee Ottawa Board of Education, 1985

Computer Skills

Interests and Activities

  • Web site design in HTML and Macromedia Flash
  • Digital photography and image processing
  • Programming in Visual BASIC, Pascal, C
  • Software specification and design
  • Familiar with WordPerfect, Word, Quattro Pro, Excel, Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint, Adobe Photshop, FileMaker Pro
  • Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Unit Planner
  • Astronomy
  • Photography
  • Lego design
  • Scuba diving
  • Cycling
  • Skating
  • Science fiction