Experience

Bedford Central School District

• Substitute Teacher

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  • Manage classrooms and students to maintain a safe and effective learning environment in the absence of their regular teacher • Communicate with teachers about the academic and behavioral successes and challenges of students. • Manage classrooms and students to maintain a safe and effective learning environment in the absence of their regular teacher • Communicate with teachers about the academic and behavioral successes and challenges of students.



Thurgood Marshall Academy

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chemistry Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2019

  • Taught Regents-level Chemistry, Earth Science and science elective courses • Designed and implemented learning units, based on the principles of backwards planning, to create an engaging learning environment • Utilized culturally responsive teaching to serve my students; especially those with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 accommodations • Enabled students to reach their academic goals through tutoring, supplemental afterschool programs, and mentoring • Communicated critical information with parents, colleagues and administrators about students’ progress and challenges • Created a safe laboratory environment by implementing material organization and tracking, overstock reduction, refined lab policies, and training of colleagues • Sought out professional development opportunities in and out of the school building to continue my own education and improve my pedagogy Show less



NYC Teaching Fellows

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemistry Fellow

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  As a New York City Teaching Fellow I completed a rigorous teacher training program focused on practice-based learning and continuous feedback As a New York City Teaching Fellow I completed a rigorous teacher training program focused on practice-based learning and continuous feedback



NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - Navigation Response Team 5

• Hydrographic Survey Technician

  • Jan 2008 - May 2015

  Provided rapid-response hydrographic surveys to address the potential dangers caused bynatural disasters and to serve time-critical customer requests. Collaborated with internal and external groups to deliver exceptional products and services to our maritime customers.

• Physical Science Contractor

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

  Provided field and office support for the Pacific Hydrographic Branch, NOAA Ship RAINIER and NOAA Ship FAIRWEATHER. Reviewed data submitted by NOAA and contractors to ensure compliance with internal standards.