Experience

Woodward Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Atlanta Girls' School

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

• Science Teacher

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

  General chemistry, AP Chemistry, General physics, Astronomy, Statistics General chemistry, AP Chemistry, General physics, Astronomy, Statistics



Pace Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• US Science teacher

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2018

  * Upper School Instructor, grades 9-12: AP Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Physics, Astronomy* Mentor new faculty in curriculum design, lesson planning, and best practices* Work with US faculty to develop cross-curricular content (Pyramids - World Studies, Projectile Motion - Mathematics, History of Science - World Studies, English)* Design unique curriculum for 2 week short course: Molecular Gastronomy (2012, 2013), Siege Engines (2014, 2015), Amateur Astronomy (2014, 2015), Rube Goldberg machines (2016, 2017, 2018)* Admissions Committee (2002 - 2018): Participate in admissions screening of new students, including interviewing candidates and admissions decision meetings * Meet Manager (2002 - 2018): Manage and run middle school and varsity swimming and diving meets using Hytek management software and Daktronics timing equipment* INSTEAD (2009-2018): Educate school community about the effects of alcohol and other drug use through a counseling referral program for students concerned about peer substance use/abuse * My Teaching Partner (2016/17): professional development program focused on student-teacher interactions through observational assessment and individualized coaching* Action Plan Committee, Chair: SACS certification (2004)* Fine Arts Committee, Co-chair: investigate the possibility of expanding fine arts offerings, including dance (2003)

• Global Scholars Advisor

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Advisor for the Isdell Center for Global Leadership (ICGL) for 2015-2016 school year* Support 4 student Global Leaders as they explore the ICGL theme of FOOD through travel, research and an independent-study course

• US Science Department Chair

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  * Manage department budget and purchasing of chemicals, specimens, equipment, and general laboratory supplies* Support science faculty through professional development activities* Observe and evaluate science faculty annually* Assist registrar in developing schedule for science courses each year



GEARS

• Resource Teacher

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  Develop curriculum for state-wide adoption of astronomy as a 4th science for high school students Work with NASA scientists to bring research into the high school laboratory Develop curriculum for state-wide adoption of astronomy as a 4th science for high school students Work with NASA scientists to bring research into the high school laboratory



Sprayberry HS

• Math teacher

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

  Algebra I Part I & II, Senior Algebra, Algebra II, Consumer Mathematics, Keyboarding, Desktop Publishing Algebra I Part I & II, Senior Algebra, Algebra II, Consumer Mathematics, Keyboarding, Desktop Publishing



Georgia Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • 1996 - 1999

  TA: Introductory Physics, Optics TA: Introductory Physics, Optics