HAKAN TAYMAZRESUME

Education

2014-Present           MS in Educational Technology Leadership, California State University, East Bay

2008-2009               MS in Secondary School Math&Science Edu. Specializing in Physics, Bogazici University           

2003-2008               BS in Secondary School Math&Science Edu. Specializing in Physics, Bogazici University

Positions and Employment GULENIST-Magnolia Public Schools, business in Turkey Istanbul Intercity Seabus all listed Turkish universities and schools are Gulen associatated.

2012-Present          Dean of Academics / College Counselor, Magnolia Public Schools

2011-2012           Science Department Chair / College Counselor, Magnolia Public Schools

2010-2011                        Science Teacher, Magnolia Public Schools

2009-2010          CRM Specialist, Istanbul Intercity Seabus and Fast Ferry Lines

2006-2009                    Assistant Teacher, Sisli Terakki Foundation Schools Physics Department, Istanbul

2008-Spring        Internship, Bilfen Science College and Bilfen Anatolian High School , Istanbul / Turkey

2008-Fall            Internship, Capa Anatolian Teachers High School , Istanbul / Turkey

2006-2008             Teaching Assistant, Bogazici University Physics Department

2005-2007             Physics Teacher, Logarithmic Personal Development Center

Professional Memberships

2012 – Present, Western Association of College Admission Counseling (WACAC), Member

2010 – Present, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Member

2010 – Present, Volunteers for Education Club, University of Nevada, Reno, Founder

2010 – Present, Turkish Cultural Association (TCA), Member

2007 – 2009, Bogazici University Education and Research Club (EREC), Member

Professional Activities Gulenist –Pacific Technology School CLOSED, ACCORD, CORAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE OLYMPIADS WHICH ARE NOW RENAMED STEM EXPO

BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) Program, SCOE/SCCOE - Support Provider

Pacific Technology School Orangevale 4th Annual Science Fair 2013  – Organizer

Pacific Technology School Orangevale 3rd Annual Science Fair 2012  – Organizer

Pacific Technology School Orangevale 2nd Annual Science Fair 2011  – Organizer

Exploratorium Summer Teacher Institute, 2011, San Francisco – Participant

Accord Institute Summer Field Study 2011, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Hoover Dam – Instructor

Coral Academy of Science Fair 2010, Reno/Nevada – Judge

Science Olympiads 2010, Reno/Nevada – Trainer for the 8 th grade students at Coral Academy of Science

Volunteer Activities

Gediz University summer engineering internship program for high school students - Creator/Organizer

Ramanujans Math Club - Coach

College Mentorship and Leadership Program (CMLP) Regional Coordinator, 2014-2015

College Mentorship and Leadership Program (CMLP) School Coordinator, 2013-2014

Science Olympiad Club - Coach

First Lego League Club - Coach

Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair – Coach

UC Davis educational outreach project with Prof.Islam – Director at the school site

Execution of Introduction to Electronics and Building a Lie Detector project with Prof.O’Driscoll (UC Davis)

Honors

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Department Travel Award, University of Nevada, Reno, 2010

Graduate Student Association Travel Award, University of Nevada, Reno, 2010

Turkish Education Foundation (TEV) scholarship during high school and B.S&M.S., 2000 – 2009

Turkish Government scholarship during B.S.&M.S., 2002 – 2009

Turkish General Directorate of Credit and Dormitories Agency scholarship during B.S.&M.S., 2002 – 2009

C. Conferences & Invited Talks

Hakan Taymaz, “An Analysis of the Current Curricular Reform Movement in Science Education in Turkey”, XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies, Istanbul, Turkey, June 14-18, 2010

California Charter School Conference, 2014

California Charter Schools Conference, 2013

Accord Institute Education for Research Conference, 2010-2011-2012

NSTA National Conference 2011, San Francisco