Experience

Church Farm School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• STEM Department Chair

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Lake Forest Academy

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Science Department Chair

  • 2020 - Sep 2022

  • Progressed to this key role leading, planning, and collaborating to achieve school and student goals such as a school-wide curriculum review, remote/hybrid learning and a new exam schedule.• Strategically analyze, plan, implement and lead department operations, curriculum development, resources and activities to achieve the school mission and goals.• Thoroughly analyzed and restructured the science curriculum, including graduation requirements, course offerings, resource assessments, and more, to improve results.• Effectively managed the hiring process to select and onboard three new teachers.• Schedule teaching assignments and interim resources to optimize resources and student learning.• Direct and evaluate courses/curriculum to foster continuous improvement and program alignment. • Lead and develop faculty/staff to improve performance by encouraging professional growth, scholarship and more.• Foster a team culture while collaborating across the school to promote progress and overall school success.• Develop, track and manage a $50,000 budget to enable operations while controlling expenditures.• Monitor and ensure compliance with all school policies including grading and reporting. • Facilitate biannual department professional development to stay abreast of best practices and collaborate with other science educators.• Previous/Additional Roles: o Co-Chair Technology and Innovation Committee: Innovated learning and incorporated technology standards into performance appraisals to ensure faculty focus. Spearheaded a new Student-Centered Yearlong Learning Professional Development initiative. Key team member enabling a successful transition to online learning due to Covid-19. o Class of 2022 Advisor: Partnered with 119 students to promote their growth across all four years. o Teacher: expertly taught Chemistry 1, AP Chemistry, Advanced Biology and Biochemistry Research. Transformed lessons to create a student-centered learning environment. Show less

• Chemistry Instructor

  • 2017 - 2020



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • 2009 - Sep 2022

  • Returned to this role in 2018 to teach Summer AP and Honors Courses in Biology, Animal Behavior and Chemistry for gifted US and international students. • Plan, design and develop assistant and lab staff roles to leverage skills and optimize student learning. • Lead students in conducting independent research, including performing statistical analysis to identify and present valuable findings. • Leverage a “flipped classroom” approach and customize instruction based on various student needs. • Partnered with the renowned Lincoln Park Zoo to create a long-term research project opportunity to enhance learning for Animal Behavior students. Show less



AdvancED

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Evaluator/STEM Evaluator

  • 2012 - 2017

  Led a team of six in the ongoing accreditation of schools. Managed the full scope of projects from initiation to stakeholder interviews, classroom observations, continuous improvement planning and more. Led a team of six in the ongoing accreditation of schools. Managed the full scope of projects from initiation to stakeholder interviews, classroom observations, continuous improvement planning and more.



Joliet Catholic Academy

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

• Senior AP Science Instructor

  • 2006 - 2017

  • Performed a multi-faceted role combining teaching, class leadership and technical innovation to drive academic success for this private school with 650 students. • Successfully led the committee and faculty to earn the school's national accreditation. • Improved AP exam scores by designing and implementing an enhanced course with a lab component; and developed the AP Science curriculum to achieve college board audit standards. • Fostered student success by developing and implementing an innovative, “flipped” curriculum in AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Upper College Prep Biology and Chemistry and Environmental Science. • Optimized student growth by creating an inquiry-based learning system with more hands-on learning. • Developed student leadership skills as the Student Council Moderator and Co-Chair for a five-year cycle of school improvement. • Effectively managed the classroom and student behavior to create an engaging learning environment. • Built productive relationships and collaborated with parents/families to enable student results. • Dramatically improved the school, faculty and student skills as the Technology Integration Specialist. Show less



Ira Jones Middle School

• Science Instructor

  • 2005 - 2006



St. Michael's School

• Instructor, Math & Science

  • 2003 - 2005