1. Brandywine High School Wilmington, DE MCEP @ Upenn
Nader Makarious
Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
Upenn

2. Academic background B.S. in Ed./Chem. &Physics. 1994
Univ. of Alexandria, Egypt
B.S In Eastern Theology
Theology school of Alexandria
Academic training program at UMBC
Univ. of Maryland
Chemistry teacher, Secondary school License
State of Delaware Nov 2004
Currently enrolled in a master program at Upenn
Univ. of Pennsylvania

3. Where and what I teach now ?
I Brandywine High school Wilmington, DE (I work for the best school in the best district
in DE ( GO Bulldog)
Last year I taught a Concept, and 5 CP. Chemistry classes. (6 classes, 30 students each !)
This year I’ll teach 4 CP. Classes, one Honor class, and one Honor lab (all Chemistry).

4. Previous teaching employment
Middle school (physical Sic.)
Alexandria, Egypt (public school)
Physical Sic., and Academy, Bear, DE
Chemistry since Jan, 2004

5. My classroom style! Chemistry is FUN! Yes it’s my theme.
Chemistry without lab is not Chemistry!
Students work in groups most the time.
4 main projects through the year, one each MP. (paper, presentations……).
My best lesson when I connect what I teach to my students’ lives.
My grading system 40% tests, 15% quizzes, 10% H.W, 20% lab, 5% project, 10 Class participation.

6. My classroom design I keep seating in half circle shape.
Have 12 new computers, internet connection, overhead, VCR and TV.
Some Vernier probes.
Looking to have projector. (looking for fund). Do you have some!