Experience

Balanced Family Academy

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

• Training Ambassador

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Pilot Light

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Development Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

  Pilot Light believes it is important that students receive education about the cultivation and preparation of food and how to connect to food’s role in our culture, relationships, history, and environment. However, this information is often missing within school curricula. Through our approach to holistic food education, we hope to encourage students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to inform healthy choices by building on the knowledge that students already have about their food. Schools are an ideal setting for the integration of food education into an academic setting, enriching the core curricular areas and further encouraging critical thinking in a manner both tangible and applicable to students’ daily lives. Beyond schools, families and communities can play a role in providing food education to young people and supporting classroom-based learning. These Standards provide a straightforward framework for all stakeholders to integrate this learning into young people’s lives. As a consultant, I create rigorous and integrated food education lessons and activities for virtual and in-person education, align food education curriculum with Common Core Standards and other state standards, train and coach teachers on implementation of food education in their classrooms and work cooperatively with a team to develop lesson plans for Pre-K through 12th grade. Show less



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Middle School Science Teacher

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

  At Disney II Elementary School, I taught 5th and 6th grade science and STEM. I created rigorous and engaging curriculum for fifth grade science using Next Generation Science Standards. I adapted curriculum using data from formal and informal assessments to for small, personalized instructional groups. I developed reflective and connected social-emotional curriculum for fifth and sixth graders through co-planning, co-teaching with school counselor. I trained and mentored student teacher for 12 weeks. I championed Garden Committee, which received a $1500 grant to continue to expand the garden. I participated in numerous professional learning opportunities such as Advisory Personalized Learning Community, Big Green quarterly trainings, Pilot Light quarterly trainings. I also coached a girls running club and young adult book club. Show less



DENVER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Middle School English Teacher

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  At DSST Henry Middle School, I taught 6th grade reading and an English language class for Spanish-speaking students. I adapted reading lessons to differentiate for widely varying reading levels, English Language Learners, and students with IEP’s. I developed English Language Development curriculum for Spanish-speaking students and executes lessons for students who are acquiring English language skills. I evaluated student data daily with checks for understanding and mastery checks and administers weekly assessments aligned to Common Core standards to guide objectives in the classroom. I reflected weekly with Instructional Coach using data, video and observations in classroom to set goals and improve instructional methods. I also coached co-ed flag football team. Show less



Southwestern City School District

• Grove City, Ohio, United States

• English and Science Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  At Hayes Intermediate School in Southwestern City School District, I taught 5th grade science and language arts. I developed culturally relevant lessons including differentiation activities. I modified lessons for students with IEP, 504 plans and gifted and talented while co-teaching with Intervention Specialist. I provided proactive communication with parents to include them in the learning and development process. I collaborated with co-workers and coordinators to create engaging, focused and innovative lessons. I was also a general education representative for Response To Intervention team. Show less