DAVID LARSEN
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Email: ********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA 1982 Master of Arts in Theology
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK 1977 Bachelor of Arts in English Bible; minor in Physics Dorm Chaplain, Resident Advisor, Athletic Chairman
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional educator with over thirty years of experience, including:
A highly versatile teacher with experience in multiple disciplines.
An accomplished educator in physics, sciences, math, and theology.
Author of scientific and theological publications.
Talented design and construction artist.
Excellent management and organizational skills with the ability to conceive of and operate a long-running, successful business.
A team player always striving to work for the general good.
EXPERIENCE
Willow Creek Charter School, Prescott, AZ 10/2024-present
Teaching STEAM classes to K-8th graders
Scottsdale Christian Academy, Phoenix, AZ 8/2015-6/2023 HS Math and Science teacher
Science Department Chairman
Taught AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Physics 1 & 2, Forensic Science, and Integrated Science.
Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village, CA 10/2009-6/2015 HS Science Teacher
Taught Physics, Honors Physics, and Biology (2011-2015).
Taught Chemistry and Honors Chemistry as long-term sub (2011),
Substitute Science teacher in Chemistry, Physics, and Honors Physics (2009-2011).
Independent Mathematics and Physics Tutor
Tutored high school math and physics students through tutoring organizations.
Self-employed as author, speaker and ivestor.
Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School, Altadena, CA 8/2006-6/2007 HS Science, Math and Bible Teacher
Taught Physics, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Bible.
Discovery 123, Westlake Village, CA 2005-2006 Algebra and Geometry Tutor
Created online tutorials in Algebra and Geometry.
Maranatha High School, Pasadena, CA 8/2000-6/2005 HS Math and Science Teacher
Taught Physics, AP Physics, Pre-Calculus, and Integrated Science.
Self Employed 1994-1999
Picture framing business and construction.
Ramona Convent Secondary School, Alhambra, CA 8/1989-6/1994 Mathematics and Science Teacher
Taught Geometry, Algebra 2, Physics, Honors Physics and AP Calculus AB
Coached girls’ softball team.
Further teaching experience available on request (Maranatha HS in Sierra Madre, CA, Flintridge Preparatory School in Flintridge, CA and Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah)
AUTHOR
Dinosaurs on the Ark, TEACH Services, Inc., NY 2009.
“The Scriptural Advent of Animal Carnivory,” TJ: The In-Depth Journal of Creation, Volume 15 (1), 2001, pp 69-75.
“David Larsen Replies” to “Clarification on Carnivory,” by John Woodmorappe, TJ: The In-Depth Journal of Creation, Volume 15 (3), 2001, pp 52-53.
“Is Cudi Dagh an impossible location [for the remains of Noah’s Ark]?, TJ: The In-Depth Journal of Creation, Volume 16 (2), 2002, pp 58-59.
“The Ethics of War,” Straight Talk II: A Look at the Issues, Utah Endowment for the Humanities, Snow College, Utah, 1984.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 8/1977-12/1979
Coursework graduate studies in Physics and Calculus
Taught Astronomy Labs as grad assistant
AWARDS
New York State Regents Exam Scholarship
Multiple Academic Scholarships
Resident Advisor Scholarship
NASA Newmast Honors Teacher Award
Who’s Who Among American Teachers