Science Teacher

• Jan 2023 - Present

Maker Educator

• May 2022 - Feb 2023

Facilitate the use of technologies, including 3D printers and laser cutters Interface with public to guide the creation of rotating maker crafts Collaborate with Maker team to develop and build exhibit materials Facilitate the use of technologies, including 3D printers and laser cutters Interface with public to guide the creation of rotating maker crafts Collaborate with Maker team to develop and build exhibit materials

Child Life Specialist Practicum Student

• Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

Observe Certified Child Life Specialists in a variety of hospital settings Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to promote normalization and coping for hospitalized children Apply developmental theory in practice in a healthcare environment Observe Certified Child Life Specialists in a variety of hospital settings Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to promote normalization and coping for hospitalized children Apply developmental theory in practice in a healthcare environment

Teacher - Summer Camps

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Guided interactive learning experiences for ages 6 – 12 at the Museum Enhanced camp curriculum based on camper interests and needs Maintained a safe and engaging learning environment Guided interactive learning experiences for ages 6 – 12 at the Museum Enhanced camp curriculum based on camper interests and needs Maintained a safe and engaging learning environment

Teacher - Career and Technical Education

• Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

Mentored young women to develop interest in STEM Careers Sponsored project based opportunities for science and engineering practices Collaborated with faculty to support interdisciplinary student learning Mentored young women to develop interest in STEM Careers Sponsored project based opportunities for science and engineering practices Collaborated with faculty to support interdisciplinary student learning

Assistant Instructor

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

Communicated course information for students in person and online Created supplemental lectures and assignments Reviewed and provide qualitative feedback on student work Communicated course information for students in person and online Created supplemental lectures and assignments Reviewed and provide qualitative feedback on student work

Teacher - 8th Grade Science/HS Career and Technical Education

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2019

Developed cross-curricular project based units for content instruction Managed student teams implementing community based projects Inspired students to love science! Developed cross-curricular project based units for content instruction Managed student teams implementing community based projects Inspired students to love science!

6th Grade Science Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

Planned and implemented engaging, rigorous lessons aligned to state objectives Collaborated with 6th grade teachers across district to plan curriculum Followed through with school wide discipline and management procedures Planned and implemented engaging, rigorous lessons aligned to state objectives Collaborated with 6th grade teachers across district to plan curriculum Followed through with school wide discipline and management procedures

Teacher - 8th Grade Science

• Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

Classroom Teacher, 8th Grade Science Managed a classroom of 20 to 30 eighth grade students Planned and implement engaging and rigorous lessons aligned to state objectives Improved school passing rates by 30% over 3 years Program Coordinator, Jane Long Summer Space Academy Developed “Jane Long Summer Space Academy” gifted enrichment program Recruited student participants and co-teachers Organized and executed overnight and out of town field trips for students Project Co-Leader, “Project Empowerment” Advocacy Program Designed and created custom study skills and personal development program Created and managed online delivery website for all program lessons Facilitated teacher implementation of lessons and technology Show less