Steve Nixon Email & Phone Number

Marina, Ca, Us

Monterey Bay Area

I currently mentor high school students in how to design and build control systems for FRC competition robots. I specialize in building and deploying object tracking systems built with Python and OpenCV 3. Additionally, I have created programs to train other schools in FRC programming skills.

Moss Landing, Ca

While at MBARI, I:-helped design a system for measuring benthic fluxes-created a new system for performing data analysis-developed a time-dependent model to analyze benthic flux data

Carmel, Ca

While at Carmel High School, my duties included:• Teaching Honors Physics and College Prep Physics• Assistant Coach, Robotics Team• Assistant Coach, Track and Field - Throwing Coach• Member, Makerspace Professional Learning Community

Monterey, Ca

While at Marina High School, I did the following:• Taught Chemistry, Geometry, Physics, and Ecology• Served on Marina Leadership team as Science Department Chair• Serving on district science curriculum committee overseeing implementation of Next Generation Science Standards for district• Designed and delivered staff professional development

Boston, Ma

While teaching at Dorchester Academy, I did the following:• Taught Physics, Engineering, Calculus• Served as Freshmen Academy Lead Teacher and school-wide Data Facilitator• Taught in school’s PULSE program, designed to provide extra academic support to the school’s neediest students• Oversaw master scheduling and PBIS implementation

Sacramento, Ca

I worked at El Camino and Encina High Schools.During my time at El Camino, I did the following:• Taught Algebra I Support and Algebra 2• Taught Physics using Modeling Instruction curriculum• Created extensive modifications and accommodations to existing math and science curricula for English Learners and students with 504 plans.• Created and implemented curriculum for Spring Break Intersession math class• Coached Science Olympiad and Science Bowl teamsDuring my time at Encina, I did the following:• Taught Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra 1 in upper school• Taught Earth Science and 7th grade Advocacy class in middle school• Member of School Site Leadership Team and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team• Coached NorCal Solar Boat Regatta team

Roseville, Ca

Sacramento, Ca

Teaching Credential, Math And Science

While here, I studied Physics with an emphasis on experimental techniques. I also took major coursework in computer science.

B.S., Physics

Activities and Societies: Society of Physics Students; American Physical Society; Optical Engineering Society; Varsity Crew, College Bowl.

Master Of Science - Ms, Instructional Design And Technology

I am interested in how to create online learning experiences for learners that can increase access to education and training for those.