Experienced Researcher, Educator, and computer programmer
Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Current
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- Substitute teacher at Eastern and Western School Boards
- Sessional Lecturer at University of Prince Edward Island
- Past
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- Research Assistant at University of British Columbia
- Laboratory Instructor at University of British Columbia
- Research Assistant at University of P.E.I.
- Tutor at independant
- Cashier/Food preparation at D.P. Murphy Inc. (Wendy's)
- Education
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- University of Prince Edward Island
- The University of British Columbia
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Three Oaks Senior High School
- Connections
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- Industry
- Higher Education
- Websites
John Gallant’s Summary
Recent Masters graduate looking for entry into exciting work environments. Preferred focus is developing procedures to make workplaces more efficient and/or interacting with the public. Behind-the-scenes tasks such as computer coding are definitely welcome. Research and development opportunities are especially interesting so as to apply well developed problem solving skills.
In addition to the technological focus in the above, I also have a teaching degree and would love to be a permanent fixture in the high school system teaching math, science and physics. Areas of food science, global issues, and conservation would also be a fantastic teaching opportunity.
John Gallant’s Specialties:
C programming, conveying ideas effectively, public speaking, problem solving, leadership, education, science, learning, teaching, mathematics
John Gallant’s Experience
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Substitute teacher
Eastern and Western School Boards
(Higher Education industry)
January 2007 — Present (3 years 3 months)
As a substitute teacher, I fill in for mostly science and math teachers and rock the socks off of the students in each and every class.
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Sessional Lecturer
University of Prince Edward Island
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
As a sessional lecturer, I am responsible for teaching Physics 251: Introductory Astronomy 1. My duties include the preparation of: lectures using Microsoft Powerpoint, weekly assignments, as well as exams. I am responsible for grading the assignments/exams and recording marks with Microsoft Excel. An additional position is to teach the Physics 111: Introductory Physics tutorials. Here my duties include showing students the techniques and methods they need to use to solve assigned questions. In addition to providing a broad overview of these techniques, I also work with students on a more individual basis when they are given time to work on the questions themselves. This enables me to focus on the individual needs of particular students while others are able to do the work on their own.
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Research Assistant
University of British Columbia
(Research industry)
September 2004 — August 2006 (2 years )
As a research assistant while obtaining my Masters degree, I was responsible for the following duties: scientific coding using the C programming language, debugging said code, problem solving, analyzing the results of dynamical simulations which were performed on a Beowulf cluster, writing summaries and articles for scientific publication, and performing presentations based on my research results.
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Laboratory Instructor
University of British Columbia
(Higher Education industry)
September 2004 — April 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Laboratory supervisor for introductory Astronomy as a Teacher’s Assistant (TA). Duties included the instruction of the procedure used in various laboratory experiments, answering students questions, preparing lab setup, and grading lab reports. The experiments themselves involved both the use of computer programs which simulated telescopic observations and physical experiments regarding the complicated process of impact cratering.
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Research Assistant
University of P.E.I.
(Research industry)
April 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 5 months)
As a research assistant while obtaining my undergraduate degree, I was responsible for the following duties: scientific coding using the C programming language, debugging, problem solving, analyzing the results of Molecular Dynamics simulations which were performed on a Beowulf cluster, and performing presentations based on my research results.
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Tutor
independant
(Higher Education industry)
September 2002 — April 2004 (1 year 8 months)
I offered tutorial services to students that had difficulty with both first and second year undergraduate calculus as well as introductory physics. The one-on-one approach enabled me to focus on the specific needs of certain students which made for a very rewarding experience for both myself and the persons being tutored.
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Cashier/Food preparation
D.P. Murphy Inc. (Wendy's)
(Food & Beverages industry)
June 1999 — December 2002 (3 years 7 months)
Working with D.P. Murphy Inc. allowed me to interact with the public through both a cashier role and as an order taker. Working the dining room area gave me a chance to welcome guests and to ensure everything was up to their standards.
John Gallant’s Education
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University of Prince Edward Island
BEd , Education , 2007 — 2009
Critical Thinking Award
- Activities and Societies:
- Education Society member
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The University of British Columbia
MSc , Astronomy , 2004 — 2006
The research I performed during my Masters degree has been submitted to the planetary science journal Icarus and is currently under review. A draft of the manuscript can be found at the following: http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0608373
- Activities and Societies:
- Captain of Astronomy softball team which involved personal communication skills, diplomacy, teamwork, strategy and planning.
Started Physics and Astronomy Poker night which involved securing a location, money management and arbitration if conflicts arose.
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University of Prince Edward Island
BSc , Physics w/ Honours , 2000 — 2004
The research I performed during my undergraduate degree which was the basis for my honours thesis has been published in the Journal of Chemical Physics and is available to view online at: http://scitation.aip.org/journals/doc/JCPSA6-ft/vol_124/iss_18/184905_1.html
- Activities and Societies:
- Member of the Physics Society
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Three Oaks Senior High School
High School , 1997 — 2000
Graduated with honours and while attending received awards for highest mark in Grade 12 Economics, Grade 11 Canadian Law, and Grade 10 Ancient History.
- Activities and Societies:
- Member of reach for the top, prom committee, yearbook committee
Additional Information
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John Gallant’s Interests:
Stock market, investing, collecting comics, reading, technology skills, photography, digital imaging techniques, management, public interaction.
John Gallant’s Honors:
Critical thinking award from UPEI education department 2008
I received an NSERC USRA reseach grant in the summer of 2002.
I graduated with an honours degree from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2004. During high school, received highest mark award in Economics (Gr. 12), Canadian Law (Gr. 11), and Ancient History (Gr. 10).
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