STEM Leadership Coach

• Jun 2021 - Present

STEM Educator

• Sep 2019 - Present

● Designed 6-8 Remote Learning STEM curriculum ● Trained educators in the utilization of GoogleClassroom ● Created curriculum for STEAM Program (to be implemented in the 2019-2020 academic year) • Designed cross-curricular STEAM modules focusing • Tailored assignments to meet ELL and IEP requirements • Collaborated with Coding Teacher to further develop the school’s programs ● Taught 6th Grade General Science • Generated new course material based on NGSS and the new NYS Science Curriculum • Collaborated with Science Department on developmental changes • Augmented lessons according to IEPs and 504 Plans Show less

Engineering STEM Coordinator

• May 2016 - Jun 2018

● Supervised Engineering, middle school, and special education STEM faculty • Mentored faculty during training periods and during implementation • Provided assistance in-classroom • Reviewed lesson plans and lesson development● Designed curriculum for “STEM-100” program • Robotics and Programming • 3-D Design and Modeling • Technical Drawing • Mechanics • Computer Programming● Collaborated on new STEM laboratory designs● Devised 5-year STEM growth plan, including future: • Funding • Classroom availability • Faculty training● Managed faculty selection and scheduling● Handled budget, grant applications, and supplies● Interviewed students for candidacy within program● Selected faculty for course instruction Show less

Teacher

• May 2012 - Jun 2018

● Designed and implemented Project-Based courses: • Environmental Ecology and Law • Conceptual Physics • Conceptual Chemistry● Taught: • Physics: AP, Advanced-Honors, Conceptual Physics, and Laboratory instruction • Chemistry: Honors, and Equity Chemistry (Special Education) • Earth Science: Environmental Ecology and Policy, and Regents Earth Science • STEM: Aerospace, Robotics, and 3-D Digital Design • 6th and 8th grade STEM and General Science● Piloted 8th grade and Sophomore STEM programs● Utilized student IEPs and 504 Plans to incorporate a variety of individualized learning/teaching styles, methods, activities, and to modify assignments and exams● Incorporated differentiated assignments based on Common Core, NGSS, and Writing and Literacy standards Show less

Guest Speaker

• Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

Presented published research: Investigation of Estuarine Sediment as a Reservoir for Sewage-Associated Bacteria for the Annual National Conference at the Marriot Marquis Research addressed current Environmental Biological and Geological issues within near shore environments, as well as augmentation requests Presented published research: Investigation of Estuarine Sediment as a Reservoir for Sewage-Associated Bacteria for the Annual National Conference at the Marriot Marquis Research addressed current Environmental Biological and Geological issues within near shore environments, as well as augmentation requests

Environmental Scientist/Project Manager and Technical Writer

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

● Designed and outlined environmental research/remediation projects on water quality ● Devised mitigation strategies for government implementation ● Performed analyses on samples to detect presence and persistence of sediment associated bacteria, and trace metals in Hudson Bay and Queens Estuaries water bodies ● Conducted experiments using ICP-OES and Lachat Nutrient Analyzer for the detection and concentration of trace metals and ions in sediment and groundwater ● Enumerated and colonized microbes using Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and Agar Electrophoresis ● Utilized GeoMapApp, ArcGIS for geographical analyses ● Authored journal report for Hudson River Foundation for use in remediation/augmentation plans, and for public awareness and safety (see “Published Work”) ● Generated grant proposals ● Edited peer-review articles ● Supervised, and managed graduate students in related laboratory analyses Show less

Assistant to the Director of Communications

• May 2008 - Aug 2012

● Media Liaison ● Organized and managed press events and exhibit openings ● Interviewed with and for TV personalities ● Assisted with media filming ● Authored and edited organization literature including: (see “Published Work”) ● Press Releases ● Exhibit Blurbs ● Electronic Newsletters ● Website Content Administrator ● Designed website layout ● Edited, authored, and published content ● Managed Social Media Accounts – Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook ● Collaborated with exhibit designers on content material and long-term strategies for museum development ● Selected publishers and submitted museum events listings for advertisement Show less

Environmental Remediation Fellow

• Aug 2010 - May 2012

● Devised water resource conservation and mitigation plans for environmental impacts of pollution, water-borne diseases, and erosion that were consistent with CWA, NEPA, and ESA ● Evaluated research to assess impacts on water resource management, soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and environmental changes due to natural influences and toxic contaminants ● Compiled and evaluated hydrologic information into charts and maps to predict atmospheric conditions ● Conducted short-term and long-term climate assessments of large storm events ● Utilized various laboratory instrumentation to determine contaminant concentration in groundwater resources, estimations of water yields, drainage basin analyses, and aquifer testing ● Applied data from computer modeling software to analyses of geotechnics and soil mechanics, hydrology, and groundwater geology Show less

Writer/Editor

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

● Edited content for website ● Authored feature environmental studies articles (see “Published Work”) ● Conducted interviews for article content ● Edited content for website ● Authored feature environmental studies articles (see “Published Work”) ● Conducted interviews for article content

Associate Editor

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

· Selected fiction and non-fiction literary submissions for publication · Edited the short stories and poems pre publication · Facilitated group editorial and publication meetings · Selected fiction and non-fiction literary submissions for publication · Edited the short stories and poems pre publication · Facilitated group editorial and publication meetings

Research Scientist

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

● Designed and conducted an environmental research project investigating condition of the campus’ drain-water quality ● Generated report, using compiled and catalogued data (see “Published Work” below) ● Suggested remediation, augmentation and mitigation approaches for University and community ● Performed chemical analyses and assessed concentrations of Nitrogen and Phosphorous ● Supervised undergraduate laboratory assistants ● Designed and conducted an environmental research project investigating condition of the campus’ drain-water quality ● Generated report, using compiled and catalogued data (see “Published Work” below) ● Suggested remediation, augmentation and mitigation approaches for University and community ● Performed chemical analyses and assessed concentrations of Nitrogen and Phosphorous ● Supervised undergraduate laboratory assistants

Oceanographer

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

● Presented data collected to the local Department of Environmental and Coastal Resources reporting the status of the local Marine Protected Areas ● Produced an information packet on Marine Ecology and Preservation to be utilized by high school teachers ● Collaborated with other scientists on analyses and mitigation approaches ● Collected data on: reef fish, sea urchin, benthic covering ● Determined population density of species within and around the Marine Protected Areas of South Caicos ● Performed research duties via dive/research boat, dock/shore entry and within inland water bodies Show less