Experience

Charleston Day School

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

• K-3 Science Teacher

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Keeping it classy in the K-3 Science Lab ;-) Realizing my lifelong dream of becoming Ms. Frizzle / Bill Nye. Developing, designing, and teaching science curricula structured around the nationally recognized Next Generation Science Standards to students in kindergarten through third grade. Empowering students to be scientists every day! Keeping it classy in the K-3 Science Lab ;-) Realizing my lifelong dream of becoming Ms. Frizzle / Bill Nye. Developing, designing, and teaching science curricula structured around the nationally recognized Next Generation Science Standards to students in kindergarten through third grade. Empowering students to be scientists every day!



Temple Beth Sholom (Miami Beach)

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Teacher

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Development of elementary science/social studies curricula rooted in playful learning and a social-constructivist approach. Delivery of Reggio Emilia-inspired science/social studies lessons and experiences to students in grades 1 and 2. Close partnership with lead 1st and 2nd grade teachers to incorporate inquiry-based science and social studies lessons into all areas of study. Design and management of a makerspace and on-site vegetable and pollinator garden. Development of elementary science/social studies curricula rooted in playful learning and a social-constructivist approach. Delivery of Reggio Emilia-inspired science/social studies lessons and experiences to students in grades 1 and 2. Close partnership with lead 1st and 2nd grade teachers to incorporate inquiry-based science and social studies lessons into all areas of study. Design and management of a makerspace and on-site vegetable and pollinator garden.



Schoolyard Roots

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

• Education Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Delivered innovative, garden-based lessons to diverse populations of elementary age students at local schools.Collaborated with classroom teachers to connect garden lesson content with state education standards.Conceptualized, designed, and created outdoor classroom curricula for students of multiple grade-levels and abilities.Assessed student and teacher engagement in garden programming, including the critique of programmatic models.

• Office Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Established protocols to increase workplace efficiency, including the organization and implementation of the organization's strategic plan.Managed, updated, and repaired volunteer and donor databases.Oversaw several budgets and compiled basic accounting reports.Trained and supervised employees, fellows, work-study students, and volunteers; this included the development of new training materials.

• Education Fellow

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  Assisted in the delivery of garden-based lessons in local elementary schools.Ordered materials for new garden installations.Monitored construction and education supplies budgets.



Paul W. Bryant High School

• Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

• Teacher

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Taught Geometry and Honors Geometry courses to an underserved student community. Developed lessons that aligned with state education standards, prepared course materials, and evaluated student work. Collaborated and participated within a divisional team and instructional coaching team. Taught Geometry and Honors Geometry courses to an underserved student community. Developed lessons that aligned with state education standards, prepared course materials, and evaluated student work. Collaborated and participated within a divisional team and instructional coaching team.



Tuscaloosa City Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Primarily served Oak Hill School for students with special needs, but also gained experience teaching students in grades K-12 at various schools in the Tuscaloosa City & County school systems. Primarily served Oak Hill School for students with special needs, but also gained experience teaching students in grades K-12 at various schools in the Tuscaloosa City & County school systems.



The University of Alabama

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Led laboratory sections for undergraduate-level biology courses over 5 semesters. Developed novel teaching materials such as visual aids, examinations, and supplementary notes. Led laboratory sections for undergraduate-level biology courses over 5 semesters. Developed novel teaching materials such as visual aids, examinations, and supplementary notes.



University of Maryland Baltimore County

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Conducted independent research under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Swan in the Department of Geography & Environmental Systems. Presented research findings at 4 national and regional conferences. Conducted independent research under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Swan in the Department of Geography & Environmental Systems. Presented research findings at 4 national and regional conferences.



Maryland Department of Natural Resources

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Camp Specialist

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Led at-risk youth ages 12-19 in outdoor team- and character-building activities such as kayaking, ropes courses, and environmental stewardship projects. Supervised groups of 10 to 20 children on overnight camping trips; prepared meals, administered first aid, and enforced camp rules. Led at-risk youth ages 12-19 in outdoor team- and character-building activities such as kayaking, ropes courses, and environmental stewardship projects. Supervised groups of 10 to 20 children on overnight camping trips; prepared meals, administered first aid, and enforced camp rules.