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Degrees
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H.B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.
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My Expert Service
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I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Geophysics at York University where I also earned my M.Sc in this field. I hold a Batchelor of Education (B.Ed.) from OISE/UT and an H.B.Sc. with distinction from the University of Toronto in Physics and Astronomy.
I lecture lower and upper year undergraduate level Earth and Environmental Sciences at York University to both non-science and science students. With over a decade of experience teaching, lecturing and demonstrating in undergraduate physics labs, my aim is to simplify complex concepts to ensure full comprehension by students. I have extensive experience as a private tutor and enjoy meeting and helping individuals to reach their academic goals.
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Experience & Qualifications
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ROSS BAKER: H.B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.
PROFILE
An experienced and accomplished researcher recipient of several awards and publications at the Ph.D. level.
Outgoing, well-rounded qualified experienced educator committed to upholding sound, practical and ethical academic standards
Active participant in promoting knowledge of science, enjoying and applying science in everyday activities.
Professionally oriented, personable, hard working committed team player with exceptional computer and interpersonal skills.
Versatile, capable of creating stimulating and challenging learning environments based on superior presentation and training management skills.
Demonstrated capability to acquire new skills in software applications and technological implementation
Intensive research, lecturing and teaching background; unique abilities to translate spatial, causative, and abstract concepts.
Committed to training excellence and continuous professional upgrading.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
York University: Graduate Program in Physics and Astronomy, 1998 – 2011
Doctor of Philosophy candidate (completion in 2011)
Elliptical Rotational Parametric Instability and the Geodynamo
Master of Science, 2000
The Subseismic Approximation in Long Period Core Dynamics
University of Toronto: 1990 - 1997
Bachelor of Education Program (OISE/UT), 1997
Honours Bachelor of Science degree graduating With Distinction, 1996
H.B.Sc. Specialist program in Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics
Professorial Positions: Course Director & Team Lecturer
YORK UNIVERSITY (10 type 1 positions)
Division of Natural Science
The Earth and its Atmosphere, NATS 1750
Fall-Winter 2010-11
Fall 2009, Fall 2008
Winter 2004
Energy, NATS 1810
Winter 2011 Double Speed
Fall-Winter 2008-9
Winter 2008 Double Speed
Winter 2007
Science, Technology and the Environment, NATS 1840
Summer 2008 Double Speed
Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering
Introduction to Atmospheric Science, EATS1011M, Winter 2011
The Dynamic Earth ans Space Geodosey, EATS1010A, Fall 2010
Seismology, EATS 3180, Winter 2001
Department of Multi Disciplinary Studies: GLENDON College
An Introduction to Science, Technology and Society, GL/NATS 1890
Fall Winter 2010-11, 2009-10 and 2008-9
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
York University (10 different courses)
Taught Physics and Geophysics
1st year Physics Laboratory Demonstrator
Time Series and Spectral Analysis
Applications of Geophysics and Interpretation Theory
Introduction to Geophysics, Geology and Space Science
Seismology
Taught Natural Sciences
(general education courses for non-science students)
The Earth and Its Atmosphere
Technology and the Environment
Examined and evaluated students in Mathematics
Applied Linear Algebra
Examined and evaluated students in Professional Engineering Practice
University of Toronto
First Year Physics Laboratory Demonstrator, 1994 – 1996 as a 3rd and 4th year undergraduate student, and 1996 – 1997 as a B.Ed. student
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND INITIATIVES
Organized session of the AGU Fall Meeting, 2009.
Planetary Magnetism, Core Dynamics, and Dynamo Mechanisms: Bridging the Gap Between Observations and Models, Revisited.
Co-conveners: Paul Roberts, Weijia Kuang and Andrew Jackson
Organized session of the AGU Joint Assembly, 2006.
Bridging the Gap Between Observations and Models for Planetary Dynamos
Co-convener: Claire Bouligand
Elected to York University Senate as part time faculty representative: Faculty Science and Engineering
Organized and implemented seminar series: Teaching Development for Graduate Assistants
Orchestrated, as a Master's student, Physics and Astronomy Graduate Seminar Series
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Winner of “Best Student Poster": Geophysics Division of the Geological Association of Canada. American Geophysical U
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
RossBaker
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