Experience

Subject

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Design Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  My role is excitingly to lead the science department to be a best-in-class standards-aligned, and research-backed learning experience for students. I love spending every day deep in conversation, collaboration, creation and management of philosophy and tangible outcomes of student learning and interaction. As the product owner of the science department, I led the initiative to partner with third-party vendors to create industry-unique open-ended virtual simulations/labs. The virtual… Show more My role is excitingly to lead the science department to be a best-in-class standards-aligned, and research-backed learning experience for students. I love spending every day deep in conversation, collaboration, creation and management of philosophy and tangible outcomes of student learning and interaction. As the product owner of the science department, I led the initiative to partner with third-party vendors to create industry-unique open-ended virtual simulations/labs. The virtual labs uniquely allow students to use curiosity to design, and explore scientific phenomena in the virtual course. I work cross-functionally with developers/programmers, SME's, editorial, QA and C suite level managers to create immersive, effective, student experiences. The labs were a vital part of the research-backed philosophy with benchmarks and milestones I created in order to make Subject's science team an industry leader. To execute this vision, I collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, production, revenue, and education teams to create benchmarks toward optimizing content-specific learning design. I also managed both full-time and part-time stakeholders on my team, other teams, and third-party teams to drive toward quality cross-functional outcomes. As a true championship team player, I am always ready to jump in where there is a need. For example, I created a company-wide system to manage, organize and share curricula across internal and external stakeholders. Show less



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Director, Professional Development Presenter, and Instructor

  • Jun 2020 - Mar 2023

  Evanston, Illinois, United States I authored and gave a highly regarded professional development on how to best support an inclusive (CRST) and SEL-forward science classroom. I would be excited for the opportunity to give this talk again or expand on it. As the Academic Director of the Center For Development's summer program, I ensured academic excellence in 27 classrooms. To ensure an awesome experience for students, I observed class experiences, gave actionable feedback, and coached instructors and resident teaching… Show more I authored and gave a highly regarded professional development on how to best support an inclusive (CRST) and SEL-forward science classroom. I would be excited for the opportunity to give this talk again or expand on it. As the Academic Director of the Center For Development's summer program, I ensured academic excellence in 27 classrooms. To ensure an awesome experience for students, I observed class experiences, gave actionable feedback, and coached instructors and resident teaching assistants. I also supported students by communicating with families about progress and providing support to help support their student's success. Working with the academic team we were able to ensure that our 500 students had an amazing experience. I was also on the ground problem-solving, mentoring, and supporting our staff. One staff member wrote, "I showed them what true leadership looks like" I used my curriculum writing and instructional expertise to design/provide a 5/5 star experience student and administrator-reviewed, experience for gifted middle schoolers. We focused on using social-emotional skills to have poignant and respectful student-driven discussions. Show less



University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Fellow

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

  Champaign, Illinois, United States Researched new ways of teaching physics at the secondary level as a UIUC Physics IPASS fellow Collaborated with physics teachers across the state to create a physics curriculum that prepped students for college. Diversity and Equity Inclusion Fellow for the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign CISTE 360 program Selected to be a mentor for the prestigious UIUC Summer Engineering Research program with NASA and MIT



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2023

  Greater Chicago Area •TFA Ambassador: Worked with donors from corporate companies to highlight the importance of education and TFA's mission •2 years in a row exceeded the High Performing Classroom Benchmark students growing more than 3 points on average on ACT •Corp Member Leadership Committee nominated to own incoming corps member development •Explored classroom diversity in the TFA diversity pilot, worked to create a socially responsive classroom environment Habitat for Humanity, UIUC, Champaign



Wolcott College Preparatory High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Teacher and Curriculum Writer

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Developed curriculum and taught Physics, Biology, and Environmental Science to students with learning differences Created a new Physics and Advanced Physics honors program for students with learning differences Implemented novel technology solutions to engage students in Physics, Biology, and Environmental science Researched new ways of teaching physics at the secondary level as a UIUC Physics IPASS fellow Diversity and Equity Inclusion Fellow for the University of Illinois at… Show more Developed curriculum and taught Physics, Biology, and Environmental Science to students with learning differences Created a new Physics and Advanced Physics honors program for students with learning differences Implemented novel technology solutions to engage students in Physics, Biology, and Environmental science Researched new ways of teaching physics at the secondary level as a UIUC Physics IPASS fellow Diversity and Equity Inclusion Fellow for the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign CISTE 360 program Selected to be a mentor for the prestigious UIUC Summer Engineering Research program with NASA and MIT Show less



Noble Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founding Instructional Professional Development Provider

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  Greater Chicago Area I have worked with the Network's professional development team for three years. I have served as the physics content expert leading collaboration and professional development sessions for rooms of 40 physics educators from around the network. I also wrote the network wide used physics curriculum. I am now a founding member of the network's instructional professional development program. I create, develop and present high quality professional development to teachers from around the 1500 person… Show more I have worked with the Network's professional development team for three years. I have served as the physics content expert leading collaboration and professional development sessions for rooms of 40 physics educators from around the network. I also wrote the network wide used physics curriculum. I am now a founding member of the network's instructional professional development program. I create, develop and present high quality professional development to teachers from around the 1500 person network.

• Science Teacher and Physics Team Lead

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  Chicago, Illinois •Distinguished Teacher Finalist in network-wide teacher recognition award •Subject Facilitator/Team Lead managing 3 plus physics teachers •Team lead/member responsible for cultivating curriculum, analyzing team data trends, and coaching to better classrooms •Team achieved the highest average mastery on Physics MCAS pilot across 6 Noble schools •Achieved 4.8 points of average growth across all classes on the ACT, a top score in the Noble Network •Authored physics curriculum to be… Show more •Distinguished Teacher Finalist in network-wide teacher recognition award •Subject Facilitator/Team Lead managing 3 plus physics teachers •Team lead/member responsible for cultivating curriculum, analyzing team data trends, and coaching to better classrooms •Team achieved the highest average mastery on Physics MCAS pilot across 6 Noble schools •Achieved 4.8 points of average growth across all classes on the ACT, a top score in the Noble Network •Authored physics curriculum to be used as a resource across 17 schools in the noble network •Taught rigorous multi-leveled backward planned algebra-based physics curriculum aligned to CCRS and NGSS •Facilitated a culturally positive student-centered discussion-based classroom •Adviser/mentor to 16 girls, leading them to set and surpass personal and academic goals •Set metrics to support the growth of students, which always outpaced the growth of other students on network-wide exams •Utilized data analysis to plan, assess and facilitate productive highly rated adult professional developments



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  4934 S Wabash, Chicago Il Junior Level Biology and IB Design •Team Lead, 11th grade: Facilitated targeted solutions for junior students and increased on track rating from 60% of junior students to 90% of junior level students •University of Chicago Standards-based Learning presenter 95% overly positive feedback •Planned and taught inquiry-based curriculum to sophomore Design and junior Biology classes •Awarded by NHS students, the “Inspiring...motivating and changing the world” award •Next Generation… Show more Junior Level Biology and IB Design •Team Lead, 11th grade: Facilitated targeted solutions for junior students and increased on track rating from 60% of junior students to 90% of junior level students •University of Chicago Standards-based Learning presenter 95% overly positive feedback •Planned and taught inquiry-based curriculum to sophomore Design and junior Biology classes •Awarded by NHS students, the “Inspiring...motivating and changing the world” award •Next Generation Science Standards Trained through TFA, IB conferences and Field Museum PD •Coordinated 2 partnerships with the Museum of Science and Industry and Chicago Cares to offer students real-world learning and service opportunities •Designed, Design curriculum, a new International Baccalaureate STEAM problem-solving class Show less



Habitat for Humanity University of Illinois Chapter

• Executive Board Member

  • 2009 - May 2013

  Champaign, Illinois I work with my executive board team to ensure the success of our organization. My main role is to ensure that everyone in the organization remains connected through out the board.



Cargill

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tech Services Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Monticello, MN I managed 14 different projects that required me to use my communication skills to encourage teams to be successful. I worked on projects ranging from creating KPI's for a line to writing an entire warehouse manual.