Nicholas S. Sourvelis

Nicholas S. Sourvelis

Professional Educator

Personal Profile

Nicholas holds a EdS (Class AA, Secondary, General Science (36A); 6-12) in secondary science education from the University of Alabama. He has more than 13 years’ experience teaching. Mr. Sourvelis has completed a range of professional achievements and certifications.

Work Experience

General Science Teacher Jasper High

August 2019 - Present

AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and Physical Science

General Science Teacher Cordova High

August 2016 - May 2019

Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, and AP Physics

General Science Teacher Oakman High

August 2012 - May 2016

Chemistry, AP Physics, Physical Science, and Zoology

General Science Teacher Minor High

August 2011 - May 2012

Environmental Science, Botany, and ACT Prep

Certifications

  • Teacher Certificate: Class AA, Secondary, General Science (36A); 6-12
  • Teacher Certificate: Class A, Secondary (06A); 6-12
  • STEM Certification
  • National Board Canidate

Awards

Training

  • APEX | Inquiry Physics Instruction
  • NBCT Canidate
  • STEM Certified
  • Class A CDL w/passenger endorsement
  • Heart Saver First Aid
  • FEMA: Emergency Management
  • Forensic Pathology

Skills

  • Web Design - HTML | CSS
  • Videography | YouTube
  • Microsoft Office 360
  • Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Prezi
  • Intermediate Spanish Speaker

Education

The University of Alabama

August 2015 - 2018

Ed.S | Educational Specialist Secondary Science Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham

June 2010 - Decemeber 2011

M.A.Ed | Master's of Arts in Education: Secondary Science

Samford University

August 2007 - May 2010

B.S. | Bachelor of Science

Bevill State Community College

August 2005 - May 2007

A.S.: Associate of Science

Additional Education

Illinois State University

August 2018 - December 2018

Graduate Chemistry Course - non-degree seeking

University of North Alabama

June 2015 - December 2018

Graduate Chemistry Courses - non-degree seeking

APEX | Inquiry Physics Instruction

June 2015 - December 2018

NSF Funded Inquiry Physics Education Research Program