Educator

• Jul 2022 - Present

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Middle School Assistant Principal

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

Middle School Math and Science Instructional Faciliatator

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

7th Grade Science Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

10th grade Chemistry Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

• Designed rigorous discussion-based lessons and laboratory activities in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.• Created and implemented activities aligned with the ACT College Readiness Standards for science leading to more than 1.5 points average growth on the Science portion of the ACT.• Employed multi-cultural instruction to support students at a diverse, urban, low-income school.• Differentiated daily instruction and assessments to support students with IEPs and ELL students.• Collected and analyzed data to drive instructional practices and make adjustments to enhance learning and student outcomes. Show less

11th Grade Biology and 12 Grade Physics Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

7th Grade Science Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

Selected as one of 8,000 out of 57,000 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming life-long leaders to expand opportunities for all children • Created engaging, well-designed unit plans for 14 science standards including Earth, Life, and Physical science that led students to high levels of achievement; classes averaged 2.3 years growth on the 7th grade MSL for science. • Led the 7th grade Personal Learning Community in implementing science curriculum for one year, including monitoring student data of all 330 7th grade students. • Collaborated on the School Leadership Team to make decisions about the present and future growth of the school. • Utilized many student-centered learning techniques, including demonstrations, discovery lab, and technology-based lessons. • Employed multi-cultural instruction to support students at a diverse, urban, low-income school. • Differentiated daily instruction and assessments to support students with IEPs and ELL students. • Collected and analyzed data to drive instructional practices and make adjustments to enhance learning and student outcomes. • Obtained more than $6000 in resources including dissecting frogs and electronic tablets for use in the classroom. • Facilitated individualized standards based science tutoring for students before and after school Monday-Thursday. • Engage with parents through email, phone, texts, and notes home. Show less

2013 Corp Member

• May 2013 - Jun 2015

• Selected as one of 8,000 out of 57,000 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming life-long leaders to expand opportunities for all children • Selected as a 2013 Amgen Fellowship Recipient. • Selected as one of 8,000 out of 57,000 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming life-long leaders to expand opportunities for all children • Selected as a 2013 Amgen Fellowship Recipient.

Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Answered and record constituent concerns on behalf of the Senator • Wrote memos, letters, and research reports for Senate staff • Answered and record constituent concerns on behalf of the Senator • Wrote memos, letters, and research reports for Senate staff

Education and Advocacy Coordinator

• May 2011 - May 2013

• Designed and implemented multiple educational events such as Shantytown and Act! Speak! Build! Week.• Led a committee of 10 members in the planning of Act! Speak Build! Week, which included 15 events in 7 days.• Designed and implemented a paper house advocacy campaigned that assisted in the passing of a $35.5 million bonding bill in the MN State Legislature.• Obtained $3000 in grant funding and managed a $8500 yearly budget.

Web Tech Officer

• May 2010 - May 2011

• Maintained and updated a website and social media accounts with more than 200 views per week.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2011 - May 2013

• Supervised laboratory procedures to maintain safe lab practices and prevent student error.• Consulted with students to develop problem-solving skills to help forward their individual research projects.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2012

Undergraduate Research Assistant• Cared for monarchs and milkweed and analyzed wasp parasitism rates• Assisted with environmental education curriculum and grant developmentMN Insect Fair Assistant Coordinator• Aided in the planning, preparation, and execution of the Insect Fair • Taught classification of insects with a taxonomic key for groups of children

Summer REU Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Executed independent research project in ecotoxicology and microbiology • Communicated science to audiences from high school to professionals • Executed independent research project in ecotoxicology and microbiology • Communicated science to audiences from high school to professionals

Environmental Education Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

• Taught various outdoor ecology lesson to children ages 5-16 • Created captivating age appropriate lesson plans

Counselor

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

• Taught indoor/outdoor activities, team building exercises, and life skills • Used leadership skills to maintain safety and manage groups of 5-12 girls

Ski Instructor

• Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

• Taught beginning skiing fundamentals to groups of 3-10 children • Taught beginning skiing fundamentals to groups of 3-10 children