Experience

Germantown Friends School
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Science Department Chair

  • Jul 2020 - Present


Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

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

• Science Teacher, STEM Learning/ Innovation Lab Facilitator

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2020

  Developed curricula for Biology, Engineering, and Data Analytics courses to include college preparatory total engagement strategies, literacy, and project-based experiences appropriate for urban youth Coach new teachers and science cohort with curriculum implementation and classroom management Facilitate afterschool and weekend Tiger Woods STEM Learning Lab Lead small group advisories to mentor students Developed curricula for Biology, Engineering, and Data Analytics courses to include college preparatory total engagement strategies, literacy, and project-based experiences appropriate for urban youth Coach new teachers and science cohort with curriculum implementation and classroom management Facilitate afterschool and weekend Tiger Woods STEM Learning Lab Lead small group advisories to mentor students



Osceola County School District

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

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - May 2013

  Developed lesson plans, lab activities, research projects, and assessments for Advanced Placement Biology, Honors Biology, and AVID Biology Honors classes using various instructional media and student–centered activities to increase interest and understanding and to prepare students for standardized tests, such as Science FCAT and Advanced Placement Biology exam Implemented strategies to build academic vocabulary for ESOL and Level I students to increase comprehension and improve scores on FCAT Reading exam Encouraged development of the whole person by promoting leadership and responsibility in the classroom and natural community, ex. engaging in recycling activities to enhance environmental responsibility Worked with students in the after-school 21st Century Program to increase their interest and understanding of scientific inquiry, and allow them to develop skills required for experimental design and careers in science. Coached the OHS S.M.A.C.K. down team that competes in the annual District Science/ Math competition Collaborated with Science Department chairperson to develop “Daily Spurs” for the department Member of Faculty Steering Committee, National Honor Society Selection Committee, PLC Committee and co-facilitator for AP PLC Conducted workshops for Science Department to discuss new Sunshine State Standards and develop rigorous and relevant activities to implement the new standards that promote student learning and a workshop for Biology teachers from the district on Building Academic Vocabulary Conducted Science ACT classes on Saturdays to prepare Juniors and Seniors for the exam


Academy of Mount Saint Ursula
• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2008