Nigel Kuan
Position:
Physics Teacher
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Physics major
Master of Teaching, University of Sydney (USYD)
Experience:
Nigel has approximately 4 years teaching experience in HSC Physics, Junior Science, and Junior Mathematics and is currently completing his Physics Honours and concurrent Masters of Teaching at the University of Sydney. He is an active member of the Sydney University Physics Education Research group and has developed teaching materials for high school and tertiary Physics topics. Nigel is also presented his findings from his participation in the Physics Education Research group at the last Biennial Science Teachers’ Workshop.
Awards:
- Master of Teaching Scholarship for Physics and mathematics Teaching
- School of Physics (Hons) Scholarship
- NSW Department of Education and Training Teaching Scholarship
- First to be offered to a concurrent Honours in Physics and Masters in Teaching student at the University of Sydney (USYD)
Why I love teaching at Matrix:
Matrix provides a great learning environment, with great technological innovation and extensive support for students. I enjoy teaching physics here, because the students are very responsive and motivated to learn new things. There are few things more enjoyable than fostering students’ appreciation and passion for physics.