Senior Curriculum Writer (Science)

• Mar 2020 - Present

Senior Director of Science, Enrichment, and Expeditions

• May 2016 - Mar 2020

• Set the vision for the Greenfield’s innovative, technology-enhanced science program • Design robust, rigorous curriculum resources, including: unit plans, daily lesson plans, formal assessments, and online self-directed learning modules • Manage a team of curriculum designers to produce high-quality curriculum resources and meet all publishing deadlines • Oversee the design and execution of Greenfield’s Expeditions and Enrichment program • Work in partnership with School Leaders and the Regional Superintendent to drive strong execution results through classroom observations and professional development for teachers and leaders • Analyze internal/external assessment data to improve curriculum resources and execution support Show less

Director of 5-12 Science and History for Boston/Troy/Rochester

• Jul 2015 - May 2016

• Oversaw 5th-8th grade Science/History curriculum and assessment across Roxbury Prep’s three middle school campuses• Planned and executed professional development for Science/History teachers• Provided weekly lesson plan feedback to 5th-8th grade Science/History Lead Lesson Planners• Input assessments into software system (Illuminate) and analyze data from Science/History interim assessments • Observed all middle school Science/History teachers in Boston/Troy/Rochester and provide high-leverage feedback to both teachers and leaders• Worked to codify content-specific best practices and teacher/leader professional development through participation in Uncommon Schools’ High School Science Working Group and High School History Working Group• Spearheaded regional special projects, including the recruitment/training of our cohort of Summer Teaching Fellows and managing the sourcing of teacher candidates Show less

Founding Principal, Roxbury Prep--Dorchester Campus

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2015

• Oversaw the scheduling and execution of all campus-based middle-school academic programming in collaboration with Roxbury Prep’s Managing Director and Principals • Managed all campus-based staff recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal • Managed Roxbury Prep’s Director of Individual Needs, overseeing Special Education and ELL programming across all three of Roxbury Prep’s Middle School Campuses• Served as the Science Content Lead, overseeing science curriculum and assessment across all three of Roxbury Prep’s middle school campuses• Intensively coached the Instructional Fellow at Roxbury Prep’s Dorchester Campus, with special emphasis on teacher recruitment, staff culture, managing difficult conversations, and academic programming/scheduling• Planned and executed three weeks of professional development for all staff members in August to build staff culture, train staff members in school-wide systems, and plan for the upcoming school year • Observed teachers weekly throughout the school year and provide individualized coaching based on classroom observation and student performance data• Led weekly staff-wide professional development sessions and team meetings • Led teachers in the analysis of student data from quarterly interim assessments and the development of data-based action plans • Developed strong relationships with students, families, staff members, Board members and community partners in order to invest all stakeholders in our common goal of high student achievement within a safe, welcoming school environment• Spearheaded network-wide projects, including the development of a scope and sequence for the technology skills needed for student success the PARCC exams Show less

Principal, Roxbury Prep--Mission Hill Campus

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

• Oversaw the scheduling and execution of middle-school academic programming• Managed staff recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal • Planned and executed three weeks of professional development for all staff members in August to build staff culture, train staff members in school-wide systems, and plan for the upcoming school year • Observed teachers regularly throughout the school year and provided individualized coaching based on classroom observation and student performance data• Lead weekly staff-wide professional development sessions and team meetings • Lead teachers in the analysis of student data from quarterly interim assessments and the development of data-based action plans • Developed strong relationships with students, families, staff members, Board members and community partners in order to invest all stakeholders in our common goal of high student achievement within a safe, welcoming school environment Show less

Dean of Students, Roxbury Prep--Mission Hill Campus

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

• Served as the third full-time administrator, working alongside the school’s Co-Directors to establish a joyous, structured, achievement-oriented school culture• Prepared and presented professional development workshops for Roxbury Prep staff members during August staff training and throughout the year • Supported teachers in holding all students to high and consistent academic and behavioral expectations • Acted as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it related to issues of discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture• Coordinated and facilitated weekly Community Meetings to showcase student leadership and achievements • Coordinated school-wide events, including the Annual Academic Celebration, Family Involvement Committee meetings, and field trips • Determined consequences and action plans for student behavior based on Roxbury Prep’s Code of Conduct, and communicated this information with students and families• Maintained accurate student discipline records, documenting all conferences, suspensions, and phone calls for behavior Show less

Science Teacher, Roxbury Prep--Mission Hill Campus

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

• Taught rigorous courses in 6th grade science, 6th grade math, and 7th grade science • Developed curriculum, daily lesson plans, and formal assessments, using data to drive instruction• Facilitated 7th grade team meetings and serves as a liaison between the teaching team and school administrators • Coached members of the science department to develop and implement a rigorous and comprehensive middle school science curriculum • Coordinated Roxbury Prep’s Science Olympiad team

Education Instructor

• 2004 - 2006

• Planned, developed, and implemented educational programming for general visitors, school groups, community organizations, and students enrolled in DolphinLab courses • Developed interdisciplinary curriculum for nationwide distribution to teachers • Provided classroom instruction and interactive experiences for children with severe disabilities • Implemented outreach programming for local schools and organizations • Assisted in departmental responsibilities including supervision of Education Department staff and interns, new employee training, and staff scheduling Show less

Science Teacher

• 2000 - 2004

• Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science to Baltimore City honors students enrolled in a Math/Science initiative program • Worked with local and national environmental agencies to implement environmental research and restoration projects in the classroom • Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science to Baltimore City honors students enrolled in a Math/Science initiative program • Worked with local and national environmental agencies to implement environmental research and restoration projects in the classroom

Corps Member

• Jul 2000 - Jun 2002