Nathaniel Oteng

About Me

CS/CTE Educator | Robotics & IoT Instructor | Software Developer

Professional Summary

Passionate Computer Science educator with expertise in Atmospheric Science and data-driven instruction. Specialized in designing inclusive, standards-aligned CS curriculum that bridges theory with real-world applications, including physical computing, robotics, and hardware-software integration. Proven track record of improving student outcomes through project-based learning, AI integration, and collaborative methodologies to drive student engagement and achievement in K-12 environments.

Technical Skills

Programming & Frameworks

PythonJavaScriptC/C++FortranArduino ProgrammingReactJSReact (Next.js)DjangoCrewAILangChainLangGraph

Data Science & ML

TensorFlowScikit-LearnPandasNumPyMatplotlibSeabornXarrayCartopy

Web Technologies

HTML5CSS3LaTeXBootstrapSASS

Development Tools

Git/GitHubVS CodeVimAnacondaSublime Text

Core Competencies

Curriculum DevelopmentProject-Based LearningSTEM IntegrationEducational TechnologyTeam Leadership

Focus Areas

AI in EducationK-12 CS EducationInclusive PedagogyData Science Applications

Education

Master of Science, Atmospheric Science

University of Wyoming

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

Advanced research in computational atmospheric modeling and data analysis

Bachelor of Science, Meteorology & Climate Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Sep 2017 - Oct 2021

Foundation in atmospheric science, climate modeling, and scientific computing

Certifications

Praxis Exam: Computer Science (5652)

Score: 185

Validated expertise in CS education standards

Praxis Exam: General Science (5435)

Score: 200

Demonstrated proficiency in general science education

Professional Experience

Computer Science Teacher

DSST Public Schools

Denver, COJul 2024 - Present
  • Validated Inspector in CS education standards, achieved by a Praxis Computer Science (5652) exam score
  • Deliver AP Computer Science Principles curriculum emphasizing computational thinking, cybersecurity, AI, and digital citizenship
  • Achieved 91% student proficiency rate (Majority 7+) to demonstrate real-world hardware-software integration and emerging AI principles
  • Integrate Computer Science concepts with the Career Technical Educator (CTE) framework to prepare students for high-demand IT careers
  • Design hands-on coding challenges and real-world app development projects that connect CS concepts to modern tech stacks
  • Foster collaborative learning environments supporting diverse learners through differentiated, culturally responsive instruction

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Wyoming, Atmospheric Science

Laramie, WYAug 2022 - Aug 2024
  • Conducted DOE-sponsored research on Cold Air Outbreak convective cell tracking and lifecycle analysis
  • Engineered Python-based data pipelines for atmospheric model visualization, and large-scale data analysis
  • Published research findings on decadal-scale convective cell properties in computational methods and scientific peer-reviewing

Teaching & Research Assistant

KNUST, Physics Department

Kumasi, GhanaOct 2021 - Aug 2022
  • Investigated climate model configurations using computational modeling and machine learning expertise in Python programming and data analysis

Software Development Instructor

Sears IT Center

Kumasi, GhanaNov 2019 - Dec 2020
  • Taught full-stack web development in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Django to diverse student populations
  • Developed curriculum emphasizing software engineering best practices and collaborative methodologies

Core Competencies

Curriculum Development

Project-Based Learning

STEM Integration

Educational Technology

Team Leadership

AI in Education

K-12 CS Education

Inclusive Pedagogy

Data Science Applications