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Yusuf T. Ozer

Columbus,OH

Summary

Experienced CTE teacher and former university lecturer specializing in STEM education. Currently teaching Robotics and Programming to 7th and 8th graders using the PLTW Gateway curriculum. Mentored students to success in Vex IQ and RoboCON, earning multiple medals. Secured over $80,000 in grants for STEM and PBL projects. Previously taught 3D-CAD Modeling, Programming, and Data Structures at Tishk International University, and mentored students in national innovation competitions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CTE Teacher

Noble Academy Columbus
08.2021 - Current
  • Teach 7th and 8th-grade Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses: Robotics (175004) utilizing PLTW Automation and Robotics curriculum.
    Programming (145060) leveraging PLTW Computer Science for Innovators and Makers curriculum.
  • Certified PLTW Gateway courses teacher, including: Design and Modeling
    Automation and Robotics
    Computer Science for Innovators and Makers
  • Lead the after-school Robotics Club, preparing students for local and national competitions, including Vex IQ Local qualifiers and RoboCON, achieving:1 Gold Medal, 3 Silver Medals,3 Bronze Medals last 2 years.
  • Teach and mentor students in coding, earning a silver medal in the Codeathon Challenge.
  • Mentor students as part of the CYSP after-school program for 4 years.
  • Successfully secure over $80,000 in grant funding from organizations including OSLN, Battelle, myPLTW, and VEX for the development of curricular STEM and Project-Based Learning (PBL) projects and the educational kits including Arduino Electronics, Robotis Dream II, Micro-bit & Adafruit Circuit playground, BambuLab 3d Printers and T-shirt press business.
  • Lead school-wide design challenges as Recycle-Bot challenge and STEM T-shirt designs.
  • Publishing weekly school newsletter and recording BrainBreak videos collaborating with PBIS committee for 3 years.
  • Science Fair mentoring on Computer Science and Engineering categories.
  • IT Manager (KG-8th), supporting technical issues, camera and network maintenance, Chromebook management, Clever District Admin, Goguardian Admin, Google Admin.
  • STEM & PBIS Committee member.

Lecturer, Computer Science

Tishk International University
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Lectured undergraduate courses in:

3D-CAD Modeling
The Fundamentals of Programming
Data Structures & Algorithms


  • Mentored and guided students in national hardware and software innovation competitions, fostering creativity and hands-on experience in technical projects.

Robotics Trainer

Sterling Schools
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Trained customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain educational robots in more than 6 schools in the region.
  • Certified Robotics trainer from ROBOTIS company, South Korea.
  • Member of ROBOTIS distributor service in Middle East Region.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Tishk International University
Erbil, Iraq
06.2020

Skills

  • STEM & Project-based learning
  • Instructional technology
  • Multimedia integration
  • Object-Oriented Programming Languages
  • Robotics & AI
  • Person of the Year, TIME Magazine, 2006
  • 3D Modeling & Printing
  • Certified Soccer Referee by US Soccer Foundation
  • Life Long Learner

Certification

  • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education Certification - UC San Diego
  • Python Certification - University of Michigan
  • IBM AI Developer Certification - IBM
  • Web Design Certification - University of Michigan
  • Google IT Support Certification - Google
  • Robotics Certification at ROBOTIS company in South Korea

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

CTE Teacher

Noble Academy Columbus
08.2021 - Current

Lecturer, Computer Science

Tishk International University
07.2020 - 06.2021

Robotics Trainer

Sterling Schools
07.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Tishk International University
Yusuf T. Ozer