Experience

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  Haverhill High School

  • I.T. Instructor - CVTE Academy of Information Technology

    • Jul 2020 - Present

    Taught all Chapter 74 courses for our ISSN vocational program: Principles of Information Technology, Intro to Programming, IT Essentials, Intro to Networks, Databases, Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking, IT Academy Senior Capstone.Evaluated curricula for Academy of IT courses and the CVTE ISSN requirementsModified & replaced curricula for courses to be able to meet CVTE requirements for remote and in-person learners simultaneously during COVID 19 pandemic.Modified hands-on activities and lessons to enable on-line learning.Earned Vocational Educator Certification for Information Services Support and Networks (ISSN)

  • Computer Science Teacher

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

    Taught AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, Robotics, Introduction to Programming, and Game Design.Developed Game Design and Robotics curricula by heavily modifying publicly available curricula to be courses that guided qualified and interested students into AP and Academy of IT courses.Emphasized Key concepts in all Intro courses: Sequence, Conditionals, Loops, Variables, Initialization, Parameters, & Functions.

  • Math & Computer Science Teacher

    • Oct 2013 - Jul 2018

    Taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Intermediate Algebra at both Honors and College Prep levels.Taught AP Computer Science A, Robotics, and Introduction to ProgrammingDeveloped lessons to implement UDL, Gamification, and Alternative Assessments to maximize engagementCo-Founded HHS Academy of Information Technology - Built & taught program of courses to earn National Academy Foundation (NAF) certification requirements - Collaborated with team to modify the NAF certified program to earn Chapter 74 CVTE accreditation

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  Essex Educational Services

  • Andover, MA

  • Private Academic Tutor

    • Apr 2009 - Jan 2014
    • Andover, MA

    • Developed individual math instructional program for a client attending a new school and whose math skills were below par.  Advanced student one course level at new school, eliminating the need for a remedial math course.• Adapted course material to an ADHD student’s learning style by applying visual aids and physical representations of abstract concepts. Improved student’s math results by one full grade.

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  Tenney Grammar School

  • Title I Math Tutor/Interventionist - Grades 5-8

    • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

    • Developed "Intro to Geometry" mini-curriculum for Grades 6 and 7, delivered over seven 25-minute intervention blocks, with an emphasis on hands-on activities and "pre-loading" students' minds.• Work with students Grades 5-8, both in the classroom and with small pull-out groups (intervention) to improve learning and performance.• Take over class and lesson when primary teacher is absent.• Develop and conduct re-teaching lessons for groups of struggling and/or disruptive students.

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  Nettle Middle School

  • Haverhill, MA

  • Title I Math Tutor/Interventionist - Grades 5-6

    • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Haverhill, MA

    • Worked with small groups of  five to ten 5th and 6th Grade students to improve basic math skills, with an eye to improving MCAS scores.  • Developed lesson plans, activities, and assessments to evaluate progress and identify topics that need more work. Meet with each student group twice each week.  • Took over responsibilities of another math tutor when they left due to family issues; doubled small groups sizes.

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  Homicso

  • Melrose, MA

  • Marketing Director

    • Oct 2009 - Oct 2012
    • Melrose, MA

    Providing telecom applications to carriers and enterprises. Product lines range from mobile banking and mobile commerce, to call center platforms, Interactive Voice Response, SMS platforms, and Voice Continuity solutions.

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  PC Connection

  • Marketing Programs Manager

    • Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

    • Managed online marketing programs for Federal, State, and Education markets, including both internal and external web, email, and interactive programs.• Developed and managed a plan to renovate the Public Sector web site to better serve the Federal, State & Local, Higher Education, and K-12 markets. - Secured input, support and execution from Sales Team management, Product Management, Creative Services department, and Marketing executives.• Launched a new sales program integrating sales, marketing and vendor initiatives into a collaborative sales call-out program. - Consulted sales management and vendors for feedback after initial launch period, and revised processes. - Dramatically improved participation, performance and positive feedback in following quarter.

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  American Marketing Association

  • Programming Committee Volunteer, Boston Chapter

    • Nov 2007 - Jun 2008

    Manage the programming, logistics, marketing, and execution of the monthly Boston Marketing Club networking events.

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  Microdesk

  • Manager of Marketing

    • Mar 2007 - Oct 2007

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  Sprint

  • Sr. Analyst

    • Oct 2004 - Mar 2007

    Designing and developing systems to capture and analyze fraud trends and incidents, managing projects, and managing vendor relationships.

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  Breakthrough Associates

  • Consultant - Owner

    • Jan 2002 - Oct 2004

    Business strategy, marketing, and Web development consulting for start-ups and small businesses.

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  Common Angels

  • Associate (MBA Intern)

    • Jun 2000 - Sep 2000

    Vetted start-ups for investment consideration. Evaluation and analysis of business plans and financial statements, market research and opportunity analysis.

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  DCI

  • Manager, Electronic Marketing Dept.

    • Sep 1993 - Jul 1999