High School Science Teacher

• Jun 2016 - Present

High School Science Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

Science Teacher

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

Create a stable and nurturing classroom environment for a diverse population of students. Use a variety of learning modalities to reach multiple types of students. Serve as advisor and advocate through school leadership team, faculty advisory committee, and teacher social committee. Create a stable and nurturing classroom environment for a diverse population of students. Use a variety of learning modalities to reach multiple types of students. Serve as advisor and advocate through school leadership team, faculty advisory committee, and teacher social committee.

Ropes Course Facilitator

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2015

Teacher Intern

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

 Admitted to a highly selective cohort of recent college graduates and career changers committed to raising student achievement in Mecklenburg County’s highest need schools  Participating in a rigorous 6-week summer training and student teaching program to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve significant academic gains in the classroom  Admitted to a highly selective cohort of recent college graduates and career changers committed to raising student achievement in Mecklenburg County’s highest need schools  Participating in a rigorous 6-week summer training and student teaching program to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve significant academic gains in the classroom

Environmental Educator

• Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

• Developed and lead an environmental education program with an emphasis on science education for Houston area middle and high school students • Oversaw community engagement campaign for the recruitment of teachers and schools. • Researched and composed grants to support environmental education programs. • Coordinated and supervised interns and volunteers working with Bayou Land Conservancy. • Managed program marketing efforts to include: scheduled press releases, public appearances, and web media channels. Show less

Program Leader

• Mar 2007 - Aug 2010

• Trained staff in teaching techniques, policies and procedures. • Ensured staff implemented appropriate learning experiences for students. • Responsible for end-of-year evaluations and performance reviews of cabin leaders. • Formulated and implemented lesson plans incorporating forest and water ecology, farming skills and outdoor adventure in an outside classroom group setting that aligned with state educational standards. • Led interdisciplinary learning activities that included the arts, math, and science. • Assessed student knowledge retention through verbal reviews and group games. • Evaluated the effectiveness of lessons on a regular basis and made improvements as deemed necessary. Show less

Pack & Paddle Director - Hamman Scout Camp

• May 2003 - Aug 2008

• Lead logistics coordinator, overseeing the implementation of pack and paddle activities. • Ensured the overall safety of participants and staff during week long canoe trips. • Trained staff in BSA policy and procedures, boating proficiency, and water safety. • Taught fundamental canoeing skills through hands-on learning programs. • Responsible for the care, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and vehicles. • Lead logistics coordinator, overseeing the implementation of pack and paddle activities. • Ensured the overall safety of participants and staff during week long canoe trips. • Trained staff in BSA policy and procedures, boating proficiency, and water safety. • Taught fundamental canoeing skills through hands-on learning programs. • Responsible for the care, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and vehicles.

Organic Garden Intern

• Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

• Organized, planned, and propagated garden to feed community of approximately 35 people. • Trained and oversaw volunteers, work traders, and community members about how to harvest, weed, water, plant, and seed a wide variety of vegetables. • Participated fully in the community and consensus decision process. • Organized, planned, and propagated garden to feed community of approximately 35 people. • Trained and oversaw volunteers, work traders, and community members about how to harvest, weed, water, plant, and seed a wide variety of vegetables. • Participated fully in the community and consensus decision process.