Experience

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  Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley

  • Berkeley, CA

  • Senior Curriculum Developer

    • Apr 2011 - Present
    • Berkeley, CA

    Led teams in the design of Amplify Science, integrating articles, videos, and interactive simulations and models, through collaborations with technology, literacy, and assessment experts. Worked with software engineers, visual and UX designers, and content-area experts to develop interactive simulations and other digital curriculum products. Trained teachers on the implementation of the curriculum.

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  Safe2Drive

  • Curriculum Writer

    • Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

    Developed a 40,000-word, 16-lesson online defensive driving course, incorporating quiz questions, images, and interactive activities. Synthesized data and information from multiple sources to meet the Arizona State requirements. Compiled data into tables and graphs to communicate important concepts.I received the following testimonial from Safe2Drive:Carissa was a dream to work with. She was a fast learner, quickly grasping the requirements for the project and our vast archive of multimedia elements that needed to be integrated into the course. She communicated effectively throughout the project and responded swiftly to emails and requests. The course she delivered fulfilled our expectations: it was well-written, engaging, and thoughtfully laid out. I hope we have the opportunity to work with her again, and I would full-heartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a curriculum writer.She is a hard worker who is very thorough and detail-oriented, and she would be a strong asset to any team.

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  Envision Education

  • Oakland, CA

  • Environmental Science Teacher

    • Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
    • Oakland, CA

    Developed and delivered an AP Environmental science curriculum in collaboration with school-site grade level teams and district level science teams.

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  Hayward Unified School District

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

  • Science Teacher

    • Aug 2003 - Jun 2010

    Developed and taught engaging, inquiry-based curriculum for Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology classes.

  • Science Department Chair

    • Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

    Oversaw science department curriculum. Mentored new science teachers. Designed and implemented school and district level innovations in processes and students' experience as a member of the school-site and district curriculum council.

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  Case Western Reserve University

  • Research Assistant

    • Aug 1999 - Aug 2001

    Conducted molecular and microbiology research.