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Timothy C. Burgess, Ph.D.
432
Gordon Wood Court
Mobile, Alabama 36606
Tim.Burgess@juno.com
(251)-476-1730
CAREER GOAL:
Provide leadership and the
thoughtful use of technology to foster the fullest possible development of
human potential.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
1996 . . . . . Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Design
. . . . . University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
1989 . . . . . Masters of Education in Secondary Science Education
. . . . . University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
1981 . . . . . Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, magna cum laude
. . . . . University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
1977 . . . . . Electronics Training in Computers & Radar Systems
Community College of
the United States Air Force
EXPERIENCE:
1997- Science Department Chair: UMS-Wright
Preparatory School, Mobile, AL
Provide leadership,
budgeting, scheduling, curriculum oversight and teacher
evaluations related to
Science classes (6-12). During my tenure:
(1) course selection expanded to include every Advanced Placement Science
with increasing numbers of students taking and passing science AP exams
(2) encouraged and supported numerous academic teams in science
interscholastic science competitions resulting in scholarships & general achievement gains
(4) obtained external grants for equipment acquisitions and teacher training
(5) teach various levels
of Physics, Chemistry and middle school science classes.
1994-97 Physics Education Specialist:
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Supported Physics
programs in 28 Public High Schools in southwest Alabama. Provided
teacher training,
classroom visits, demonstrations, laboratory experiences and authored teacher
support materials for the
"Science in Motion" project
1987-97 Teacher: Mobile County Public School
System at Murphy High School. Taught
Physics,
Advanced Placement
Physics, Physical Science, SECME Coordinator (to encourage minority
students in science);
Chess Team Coach, Physics Team Sponsor, Superintendent Advisory
Council
1992-3 Education Technology Consultant:
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Provided services
for USA Division of Field Services as
an "agent of change." Observed,
rated and reported on classes in every subject area.
Assisted teachers with new technology use
and new approaches to
classroom instruction and management.
1985-7 Teacher: McGill-Toolen High
School, Catholic Coed High School, Mobile, AL
Chemistry, Computer
Science; Computer Club Moderator
1982-4 Teacher: St. Anthony High School,
Catholic Boys High School, San Antonio, TX
Physics, Computer
Science Responsible for Computer Center, Coached
SELECTED AWARDS
& RECOGNITIONS:
9/04 State of Alabama ALFA Teacher of the Month Award
2/01 E. Scott Barr Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching by the Physics Department at the University of Alabama
4/97 Elected President of the
Alabama Association of Presidential Awardees
9/96 Alabama Teacher of the Year
selection by Technology & Learning Magazine
9/94 Alabama Science Teacher of the
Year recognition by Alabama Science Teacher Association
9/92 Presidential Award for
Excellence in Science Teaching National Winner
9/91-93 State team leader for Physical
Sciences for Elementary Teachers
9/91 Presidential Award for
Excellence in Science Teaching State Awardee
3/91 Recognized as a Mobile Chamber
of Commerce Outstanding Teacher
9/90-6/91 Superintendent's Advisory Council
(Elected by Murphy High School faculty)
10/90 Nominated as State Teacher of
the Year by Mobile County Public School System
5/81 Selected by faculty for
Outstanding Character and Scholarly Achievement Award University of South Carolina
SELECTED LEADERSHIP
& GRANT ACTIVITIES:
2003 Workshop Leader for state funded
"Training Teachers in the Physical Sciences" (TTIPS)
program at Mississippi State University
2002-5 Workshop Leader for NSF
sponsored "Modeling" program at Arizona State University
2002;
Reader for College Board Advanced Placement Physics Program
2001 Principal Investigator of Students
as Plasma Researchers funded by the Toyota Foundation to
fund equipment acquisition,
workshops and teacher training related to plasma science.
1998- Coached UMS-Wright Physics Team that consistently placed as a top team
in a variety of categories
including Drill, Problem Solving and Lab events at numerous
competitions (Alabama High
School Physics Contest, Auburn Physics Invitational, Mississippi
State University Discovery). Students were
consistent top winners during these years with
numerous awards and
scholarships.
1988- Coached Chess Teams that won 1st in both
the region and state of Alabama from 1988-1993
UMS-Wright Chess Teams
have posted among top third of all teams each year
1999-
Mentored numerous UMS-Wright
students winning Science Fair and EXPO's at the regional,
state, national and
international levels. 2nd in the Nation
at the Adventures in Supercomputing
Expo in Washington, D.C. and
national winners at the Intel International Science Fair.
8/98 Author and Director of Students as
Scientists funded by the Crampton Trust to fund four stations
with computers, microscopes
and graphics input equipment for 5th grade students.
4/97 Elected President of the Alabama
Association of Presidential Award Winners
10/96 Panelist for National Assessment of
Educational Progress. Assisted in setting performance
standards for Science
assessments (in Phoenix, Arizona)
2/94,95 Reviewed state Eisenhower Grant
Applications for Alabama Commission of Higher Education
5/94 Director of John Hinman Teacher
Fellowship awarded by International Paper for the "Physics
of Bowling" unit
development.
4/94 Winner of Computer Learning Contest
(2nd): "Multi-Media in the Physics Classroom"
12/93 Director of Bedsole Foundation Grant
for "Networking Murphy High School"
9/93 Judge of Teacher of the Year for
Mississippi Science Teacher Association
6/93 Director of Alabama Power Grant for
"Multi-Media Physical Science Instruction"
7/92 Director of Mobile County Eisenhower
Grant funding PRISMS Workshop for 18 physics
teachers.
10/92 Director of Alabama Department of
Community Affairs for "Photoelectric Fun in Physics"
3/91 Director of Bell South grant called "PRISMS
Classroom Implementation
1/90 Director of Alabama Academy of
Science Grant Award for Physics Labs at Murphy High
9/89 Director of Alabama Department of
Environment and Community Affairs titled
"Thermal Experiments in
Physics"
9/88 Director of South Bell grant titled
"PRISMS Implementation"
1989-91 Coordinator for Mobile High School Chess
League involving more than 300 players.
SELECTED
PUBLICATIONS:
Burgess, T. C. (2000) Southeast Science Competition. The
Independent Connection. Alabama
Association of Independent Schools Fall/Winter 2000
Burgess, T. C. & Thomas, J. (2000).
Correlation of ACT Scores and Pre‑college Science Grades.
National Association
for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans February 2000
Burgess, T. C. (1999) Student Wins 2nd
in Nation! The Independent Connection. Alabama Association of Independent
Schools Fall/Winter 1998
Burgess, T. C. (1997). Clarification
& Expansion of Stanford 9 Science Objectives. (contributed activities and
labs relating to physical sciences.) Edited by Robert Sol Davis of Alabama
State Department of Education,
Burgess, T. C. (1997). Data
Representation Unit with Items on Periodic Motion for Science Reasoning portion
of the ACT Assessment (Contract #15033). American College Testing Service, Iowa
City 52243-0168
Burgess, T. C. (1996). Non-intrusive
Certitude Detection in Computer Based Instruction. Dissertation, University of
South Alabama.
Burgess, T. C. & MacMahon, M.
(1996). Physics Truck Drivers in Dixie. The Physics Teacher, 34 (9), 517-518.
Burgess, T. C. & Helminger, P.
(1996). Alabama Science in Motion Physics Lab Manual. (2nd Edition). Available
from the Science in Motion Project, Physics Department ILB-35, University
of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688
Burgess, T. C. (1996). The Physics of
Bowling. The Physics Teacher, 34 (5),
316-318.
Helminger, P., Weber, F. N. &
Burgess, T. C. (1995). The Science in Motion Program at the University of South
Alabama, Bulletin of the American Physical Society 40, 2075
Burgess, T. C. & Helminger, P.
(1995). Alabama Science in Motion Physics Lab Manual. University of South
Alabama Publications, Mobile, Alabama 36688
Burgess, T. C. (1993). Tests and Time.
The Physics Teacher, 31 (4), 202.
SELECTED ACTIVITIES
& TRAINING:
7/2001 Selected to be a teacher leader in
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab Workshop for physics teachers
7/2000 Participant in Princeton Plasma
Physics Lab Workshop for physics teachers
6/99 Participant in AP Chemistry
Workshop at Wake Forest University
7/98 & 7/99 Participant in National Leadership Training
in Modeling Physics Instruction at University of
Central Florida. A national program sponsored by the N.S.F.
out of Arizona State University
4/95 Participant in Principal's
Institute on National Science Standards at the National Science
Teacher Association (New
Orleans)
11/95 Participant in Students Own
Science (SOS) for three days of training at Tufts University
7/93 Presenter of South East
Consortium for Minorities in Engineering Physics camp for minority
students (grades 9-10)
at the Alabama High School of Math and Science. Integrated technology
and laboratory
experiences.
9/95 Presented "Physics of
Bowling" Alabama Science Teacher
Association Meeting
9/95-5/96 Education Technology Consultant for
McGill-Toolen High School assisting school with
implementation of
computer network resources and classroom technology use.
10/94 & 95 Presented SIM (Science in Motion) Physics
program information to science teachers at the
AETC (Alabama Education
Technology Conference) and at the Alabama Association of
Science Teachers Meeting (ASTA)
8/94 & 95 Presented SIM (Science in Motion) Physics
two weeks of training in the use of computers,
interfaces and lab
equipment in the secondary Physics class.
9/11/93 Presented PRISMS (Physics Resources
and Instructional strategies for Motivating Students) at
Alabama Science Teacher
Association
8/23-27/93 Presented to Physics Teachers
concerning integration of technology
& instruction
8/16-20/93 Presented workshop "Chemistry is
Elementary" at Chickasaw School of Math and Science
8/9-13/93 Presented week long PRISMS workshop to
18 Physics teachers concerning physics labs,
cooperative learning,
learning cycle, questioning techniques and class room management.
7/26-30/93 Presented week long "Physical Science
for Elementary Teachers" workshop at Troy State
University. Provided
instruction on the learning cycle, cooperative learning and activities
7/12-16/93 Presented for PS4ET workshop at the
University of South Alabama.
9/10/93 Presented at Alabama Science Teacher Association Meeting for
PRISMS and PS4ET
7/14/92 Presented at Christians in Education
Conference (in Mobile) on "Science and Math Integration"
7/17/92 Presented for Alabama Department of
Energy and Community Affairs (ADECA) for middle
school teachers on
Classroom Science Activities.
10/18/91 Presented at SECME to high school
teachers on computer as a management tool.
9/13/91 Presented at the Alabama Science
Teachers Association Meeting in Birmingham,
8/28/91 Presented at workshop for Mobile area
private school science teachers on the learning cycle
7/91-8/91 Coordinator of SECME Science Summer
Grant Program at the U.S.A.
2/90 Presenter of Science Program at
Murphy High School to parents on the AP program
9/89 In-service Presentation to
Murphy faculty on South East Consortium for Minorities and
Engineering
11/88 Presented to Physics teachers at
Physics Inservice at U.S.A.
MEMBERSHIPS:
1994- American Educational Research Association member
1983- National Science Teachers Association member
1982- American Association of Physics Teachers member
1982-3 Alamo Area Physics Teachers Association member
RECREATION:
Hiking & Camping: I have wandered numerous wilderness trails, climbed 14,000 foot peaks & taken back country trails through the Grand Canyon.
Canoeing & Rafting: I have canoed through southern swamps and ridden down class V rapids
Chess: To clear the mind