Experience

Tuscaloosa City Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• STEM Coordinator

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  - Collaborates with each teacher in the building (Pre-K through 5th) to find opportunities for content integration and STEM-based instruction and assists in developing lesson plans that address all of the Alabama State Standards, including Digital Literacy and Computer Science - Leads professional development training for the faculty/staff on STEM-based instruction, coding, and STEM careers - Plans and coordinates school-wide events such as DiscoverFest, Week of Code, and STEM Night - Partners with key stakeholders such as UA’s National Society of Black Engineers, Schoolyard Roots, Alabama Power, etc. - Leads the Robotics Team and prepares them for competitions at Shelton State and The University of Alabama using VEX IQ - Assists students in designing apps for The Governor's App Challenge - Manages and supports classrooms using various robots and technology in the building, such as micro:bits, BeeBot, mini EV kits, Makey Makeys, Lego WeDos, drones, etc. - Writes grants to secure funding for STEM programs, school initiatives, and robotics - Teaches an after-school grant-funded STEM program for 2nd through 5th grade girls who are underrepresented in STEM fields called Project Impact Show less



The University of Alabama

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Aide - Temporary Grant-Funded Position

  • Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  - Collaborated with a team of educators to map out a Pre-K through 5th grade STEM curriculum to help create a K-12 pipeline of future talent for STEM fields - Designed a curriculum domain focused on energy with an outline of lessons and activities that led to a culminating activity where students would build and wire a mini-electric vehicle - Researched various on- and off-campus opportunities where students could visit STEM workplaces and meet experts to help shape their STEM identity and see themselves in the various fields Show less



Tuscaloosa City Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - May 2023

  - Taught first grade for four years and third grade for two years - Designed highly engaging, rigorous learning experiences based on data, research, and grade-level standards for all general education subject areas - Served on an extensive number of school and district-level committees - Crafted and delivered high-quality, meaningful synchronous and asynchronous instruction as the chosen first-grade virtual teacher for a year and a half using online learning tools such as Schoology, Google Workspace for Education, Screencastify, SeeSaw, Flip, NewsELA, etc. - Analyzed data and collaborated with colleagues, coaches, administrators, and other key stakeholders to inform instruction and determine the next steps for addressing learners’ gaps in knowledge/skills - Assisted in creating and leading various professional development sessions for school faculty as well as establishing and implementing new school-wide initiatives - Developed and facilitated various integrated projects for learners to engage in real-world learning and STEM-based curriculum - Assessed and evaluated the effectiveness of instructional strategies to improve future iterations - Served on a district-appointed team that assisted in drafting a state proposal for an innovative STEM hub in Alabama and its curriculum, which secured $25.5 million toward developing The Saban Discovery Center Show less



The University of Alabama

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  - Taught two semesters of CEE 401: Managing Effective Classrooms (Semester I) with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and equity to preservice educators - Consulted with other educators to revise the course to align with the most recent research and culturally responsive pedagogy to ensure the content met the course’s educational objectives - Provided detailed and actionable feedback on learner work within Blackboard - Reflected on and refined instructional practices based on the learners’ needs Show less