Experience

Right Brain Curriculum

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2018 - Present

• Director Of Education

  • Sep 2017 - Present



Community Day Arlington School

• Lawrence, Massachusetts

• Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2022

  • Serve as “head of school” for Grade 2 in a turnaround public school supervising 15 teachers. • Write and manage curriculum for ELA, Math, Writing and Social Studies for Grade 2 including all unit maps, review of daily lesson plans and lesson plan implementation. • Coach and evaluate teachers through weekly observations, notes and coaching conversations. Also work with teachers through “real-time” coaching, “whisper” coaching and modeling. • Administer professional development for my team in ELA, behavior management, math and social studies. • Oversee the administration of benchmarks, STEP testing, MAP testing and ST Math. • Work with teachers to analyze classroom student assessment data to inform instruction based on results. • Communicate with parents about student progress and upcoming school events. Conduct academic and behavior-related SST meetings with parents. • Participate in teacher hiring process, interviews, resume review and teacher evaluation through state assessment rubric. Show less



Livius Prep

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Curriculum & Programs

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Designed, implemented and managed the ESTEEM (English, Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurialism and Math) Learning program curricula including Common Core-aligned developmental learning programs that include Imagination Authors, The Literature Circle, Kids Career Time, Discover My World, Science Sleuths, Team Titans, Shark Tank Jr., Drama Dictionary and The Muckrakers. • Designed, implemented and managed the New Generation Reading, Writing and Public Speaking program, a Common Core-aligned afterschool literacy program. • Met with clients regularly for parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child’s learning both inside and outside of our center. Show less



Kidizens

• Palo Alto, California

• Founder, Creative Director

  • May 2008 - Nov 2011

  Founded the Kidizens enrichment center in Palo Alto, California Founded the Kidizens enrichment center in Palo Alto, California



Palo Alto Unified School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2008

  • Achieved professional teacher status (tenure) in two years. • Implemented TERC Investigations math curriculum, California Math curriculum, Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop, Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark system, Foss Science kits and DRA assessments. • Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting district goals in areas including creating the Adopt-a-Book reading program, Math Aces program, Model City Social Studies and Classroom Pride Wall management system. • Adapted lessons and instruction for students with special needs, including students with Aspbergers; worked with special education teacher to form strategies for individual students • Actively served on a variety of school committees including serving as the chairperson of the School Site Council and task forces focused on curriculum development, playground engagement and anti-bullying efforts. • Received 98% positive to superior marks on parent evaluations over six years. Show less