FULL-TIME PARENT 2017-present

SCIENCE EDUCATOR, DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2015-2017

• Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content that reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body

• Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and assessments to monitor mastery of content and make modifications

• Designed and managed school website to meet the evolving needs of key stakeholders

• Built partnerships with the DC community including Chesapeake Bay Foundation, DCPS Recycles! and DC Water

MENTOR TEACHER, CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION 2014-2015

• Supported teachers in their curriculum development for creating Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) inquiry-based lessons as part of the Issues Investigations program.
  • Collaborated on mentor teacher training for future courses by reflecting on evaluations and course effectiveness
  • Assisted course instructor on curriculum development, course logistics, and project management

SCIENCE EDUCATOR, ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2011-2015

• Developed a mobile-friendly learning management system to gamify learning, encourage peer-driven instruction, and seamlessly adapt to the instructional needs of each student

• Contributed to staff development through mentoring, public speaking and founding the edcampARLINGTON conference

• Developed inquiry-based curriculum for the county and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation through collaboration

SPECIAL EDUCATION SCIENCE TEACHER, ROCK CREEK ACADEMY 2010-2011

• Taught biology, chemistry and earth science

• Partnered with Slick Fish to establish a robust saltwater

  aquarium system to support curriculum as well as students’ diverse social-emotional needs and I.E.P. goals

• Effectively integrated technology for student engagement

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER, KIPP BRIDGE WEST OAKLAND 2008-2010

• Co-founded the first annual school science fair

• Used data-driven instruction and technology integration to

  raise students state-test passing rate from 45% to 85%

• Partnered with community organizations like Oakland Based Urban Gardens (OBUGS) and Alliance for Climate Education

SCIENCE TEACHER, FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2006-2008

• Early-Adopter of the use of social media in the classroom to support teen-parents’ developing time management and organizational skills and to increase student engagement

• Developed a digital, self-paced curriculum to adapt to the physical and health needs of pregnant and parenting teens