Doctoral Student

• Aug 2021 - Present

Curriculum Specialist, Mathematics

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

• Wrote detailed specifications for the development of engaging learning activities, research-based trajectories, supports, and scaffolds • Ensured application of current best-practice approaches in the teaching of grades PreK - 5 mathematics • Developed and user tested learning hypotheses based on research, learning science, and experience • Reviewed activities for developmental appropriateness and instructional integrity • Worked collaboratively in cross-functional teams including game designers, artists, engineers, and producers Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Served as an adjunct instructor for Fundamentals of Design Thinking (ED.893.650.91.FA20), an online asynchronous course in the DALET (Digital Age Learning & Educational Technology) program, which operationalizes principles of design thinking, instructional design, and learning theories to equip learners with foundational knowledge and skills for designing learning experiences in a range of contexts. Served as an adjunct instructor for Fundamentals of Design Thinking (ED.893.650.91.FA20), an online asynchronous course in the DALET (Digital Age Learning & Educational Technology) program, which operationalizes principles of design thinking, instructional design, and learning theories to equip learners with foundational knowledge and skills for designing learning experiences in a range of contexts.

Curriculum Director

• May 2019 - Jul 2020

• Designed standards and NYC Scope & Sequence-aligned interdisciplinary STEAM and social studies lessons and units for K-5 classrooms. • Adapted after school lessons and units to better support the needs of diverse learners and generalist teachers in a formal classroom setting. • Created multimedia presentations to bring the history of human invention to life and to illustrate and contextualize challenging science concepts. • Developed extension activities, scaffolded worksheets, recommendations for conferring with students, formative assessments, and rubrics to support teachers in integrating League programs into their regular classroom practice. • Developed, administered, and analyzed the results of teacher surveys and student pre- and post- assessments to evaluate program efficacy and to inform future iterations of The League’s curricular units. • Managed internal production team, school contracts, and communications with stakeholders. Show less

Digital Curriculum and Learning Design Specialist

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

• Served as lead educator on cross-functional teams developing interactive media products • Planned and executed educational content and age-appropriate user-interaction (UI) and user-experience (UX), for digital games and products • Defined metrics for learning analytics for a wide range of early childhood educational games and content • Served as lead educator on cross-functional teams developing interactive media products • Planned and executed educational content and age-appropriate user-interaction (UI) and user-experience (UX), for digital games and products • Defined metrics for learning analytics for a wide range of early childhood educational games and content

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Adjunct instructor for Integrating Educational Technology In Teaching & Learning (EDCT-GE 2018), an online/blended course which prepares undergraduate and graduate pre-service teachers to deliver technology-enriched learning experiences that promote disciplinary learning and digital literacy. Adjunct instructor for Integrating Educational Technology In Teaching & Learning (EDCT-GE 2018), an online/blended course which prepares undergraduate and graduate pre-service teachers to deliver technology-enriched learning experiences that promote disciplinary learning and digital literacy.

Research Associate at the Center for Children & Technology

• Jul 2016 - May 2019

• Developed, evaluated, and refined NGSS, C3, and Common Core-aligned instructional materials and approaches related to scientific and historical argumentation, data literacy, elementary numeracy and literacy, and teaching K-12 U.S. history with primary sources • Made design recommendations and developed curriculum and mock-ups (for digital games, virtual reality experiences, data dashboards and other assessment tools) based on formative research, academic literature, knowledge of K-12 pedagogy • Drafted, revised, and evaluated research questions, interview and observation protocols, surveys, pre-/post-assessments, and evaluation rubrics • Conducted classroom observations, interviews, focus groups, and user testing with students and teachers, both remotely and in person • Participated in developing data management systems, conducting data analysis, writing IRB applications, and managing study recruitment and communications • Wrote proposals, memos, articles, and reports on research findings and methodology • Assisted in the development and execution of evaluation plans for new educational media, curriculum, and programs Show less

Academic Intervention Teacher (Grades 2-5)

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

4th Grade Teacher

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2014

3rd Grade Teacher

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

Preschool Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

Childcare Provider

• Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

Early Childhood ESL Teacher

• Sep 2003 - Jul 2004

Adult ESL Teacher

• Sep 2003 - Jun 2004