Experience

Marymount High School

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

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Teaching Experience 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade Chemistry (in school and online) 11th and 12th Grade AP Psychology 11th and 12th grade AP Biology 11th and 12th-grade Applied Science Research Methods 9th-grade Biology 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade Anatomy and Physiology (in school and online) Advisory Developing and teaching innovative curricula based on meaningful learning activities to motivate and engage "all" students to learn science.. Creating and teaching a new course with the title "Applied Science Research Methods" based on the NGSS, the NSTA standards, and the Science Content Standards for California Public Schools, approved by the University of California. Developing integrated STEAM activities teaching science content and 21st Century skills and allowing students to apply their knowledge and interests and talents to create tangible things using mechanical or digital tools available in the school's Makerspace. Show less



CTY Online Programs, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

• https://cty.jhu.edu/programs/online

• Forensic Science Teacher, online

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

  Teaching advanced Forensic Science concepts to middle school students in virtual classrooms. Engaging, challenging, and connecting with students, and providing them with individualized attention and feedback. Teaching advanced Forensic Science concepts to middle school students in virtual classrooms. Engaging, challenging, and connecting with students, and providing them with individualized attention and feedback.



Hellenic-American Educational Foundation- Athens College/Psychiko College

• Athens, Greece

• IB Chemistry and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  Teaching experience • 11th - and 12th -grade International Baccalaureate Chemistry • 11th-and 12th-grade Theory of Knowledge Curriculum development experience Development of the IB Chemistry and TOK courses to include the requirements of Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Nature of Science, and Theory of Knowledge. Teaching experience • 11th - and 12th -grade International Baccalaureate Chemistry • 11th-and 12th-grade Theory of Knowledge Curriculum development experience Development of the IB Chemistry and TOK courses to include the requirements of Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Nature of Science, and Theory of Knowledge.



International School of Boston

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• IB Chemistry and Science Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2014

  Teaching experience 11th and 12th grade International Baccalaureate Chemistry 10th-grade Chemistry 8th grade Earth Science 7th grade Science 8th-grade Physics and Chemistry Curriculum Developing Experience Revising the middle and high school science curricula criterion to include a skills-based assessment program, following the International Baccalaureate, the NSTA, and the French Baccalaureate program standards. Extended Essay Project and Group 4 Supervisor Guiding IB students to do an original research project in science. Meeting often with the students for a period of 12 months to discuss sources of information, the process of their investigation, and the organization of their final piece of work. The students present their project to the school and the community. Organizing and leading the group 4 project, a science integrated research project for the IB sciences students. Show less



American Community Schools of Athens, Greece

• Athens, Greece

• Science Teacher, IB Chemistry Teacher. Science Department Head, Coordinator of Creativity for MYP

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2009

  Teaching experience • 11th and 12th Chemistry for the International Baccalaureate Program (IBO) • Environmental Science, Grade 8 • General Biology, Grades 9 and 10 • Physics/ Earth Science, Grade 8 • General Chemistry, Grades 9-12 • Experimental and Investigative Scientific Skills (grades 11 and 12 Administrative experience Head of the Science Department (2001-2007) Providing leadership and fostering collaboration between teachers, school administration, members of the board of Education and parents to reform the K-12 Science Program at ACS, with goals the best preparation of all of our students to enter colleges and become successful world citizens Human Creativity Area of Interactions Coordinator for the MYP Leading teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects that provide opportunities to appreciate the human capacity to invent, transform, enjoy, and improve the quality of life. Preparation of records for the review of our school by the Accreditation Committee Writing grants and proposals and presentations to acquire funding resources. Managing the budget of the science department. Mentoring, supporting, and evaluating the teachers of the science department. Initiating and Leading Collaborative Interdisciplinary projects that were often presented to the community of the school. Show less



Pasadena School District

• Pasadena, Ca

• Science teacher, Science Resource Specialist, Science Department Head, Lead of Graphic Arts Academy

  • Aug 1989 - Aug 1996

  Teaching experience • Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Algebra 1, Geometry (grades 9-12) • Chemistry Integrated with the career of Graphic Arts (grades 10,11,12) Administrative experience Science Specialist Curriculum Development Teacher at the Pasadena School District (1994-1996). Working collaboratively with the Middle School Teachers, Administration Officials, California Institute of Technology Professors, and District Personnel for the development of the science program for the elementary and middle schools in the Pasadena School District, based on teaching science inquiry skills. Planning and conducting workshops for training elementary and middle school teachers to teach science inquiry skills. Visiting elementary and middle school classrooms to assist teachers in the delivery of the program and evaluate its implementation. Coordinator in the Graphic Arts Academy in Pasadena High School (1991-1993) Coordinating curriculum development, student activities, and meetings between the academy teachers, school district officials, graphic arts companies and university representatives to discuss issues and derive the policies and goals of the academy. Mentor Teacher for the Pasadena Unified School District (1992-1994) Assisting and guiding new teachers in Pasadena schools. Show less