Director of the Department of Natural Sciences

• May 2019 - Present

Biology/Chemsistry Professor at the Preparatory School

• Dec 2014 - Present

Developed a new inquiry-based student-driven science program including Introductory Biology and Introductory Chemstry for cadet candidates enrolled at USMAPS, a post-secondary institution. Responsibilities for the course design include curriculum mapping, development of a pacing guide, lesson planning, and design of demonstrations. Responsibilities for instruction include driving class discussions to coordinate with inquiry-based activities and create an environment of active learning through… Show more Developed a new inquiry-based student-driven science program including Introductory Biology and Introductory Chemstry for cadet candidates enrolled at USMAPS, a post-secondary institution. Responsibilities for the course design include curriculum mapping, development of a pacing guide, lesson planning, and design of demonstrations. Responsibilities for instruction include driving class discussions to coordinate with inquiry-based activities and create an environment of active learning through experimentation. Other responsibilities include collaborating with other members of the department on a daily basis to evaluate and steer the direction of the course and develop diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to evaluate the students, myself, and the course. Further responsibilities include counseling students in further understanding of science concepts outside of the designated classroom time, developing cadet candidate character through mentoring as opportunities arise, and engaging in professional development to improve myself.

Adjunct Professor for the Graduate School of Education

• Sep 2014 - 2017

Courses Taught: Selected Topics in Biology- Designed the immunology module for graduate students studying to be future educators. Methods of Teaching Middle School Science- Established a course in Methods of Teaching Middle School Science for the Master’s of Teaching in Biology degree at Touro College. Designed and implemented all components of the new science education course. Focus was given to increasing the use of technology in the classroom. Courses Taught: Selected Topics in Biology- Designed the immunology module for graduate students studying to be future educators. Methods of Teaching Middle School Science- Established a course in Methods of Teaching Middle School Science for the Master’s of Teaching in Biology degree at Touro College. Designed and implemented all components of the new science education course. Focus was given to increasing the use of technology in the classroom.

PHD Student

• Aug 2009 - May 2015

There has been a steady increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States. In men and postmenopausal women the lower incidence, increased aggressiveness, and poorer clinical outcome of the disease may be due to androgen/androgen receptor (AR) related functions. However, very little work has been done to characterize the role of androgen/androgen receptor in thyroid cancer. During my dissertation research I identified androgen responsive genes in thyroid cancer and characterized… Show more There has been a steady increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States. In men and postmenopausal women the lower incidence, increased aggressiveness, and poorer clinical outcome of the disease may be due to androgen/androgen receptor (AR) related functions. However, very little work has been done to characterize the role of androgen/androgen receptor in thyroid cancer. During my dissertation research I identified androgen responsive genes in thyroid cancer and characterized the role of androgen and AR on signaling pathways. Show less There has been a steady increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States. In men and postmenopausal women the lower incidence, increased aggressiveness, and poorer clinical outcome of the disease may be due to androgen/androgen receptor (AR) related functions. However, very little work has been done to characterize the role of androgen/androgen receptor in thyroid cancer. During my dissertation research I identified androgen responsive genes in thyroid cancer and characterized… Show more There has been a steady increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States. In men and postmenopausal women the lower incidence, increased aggressiveness, and poorer clinical outcome of the disease may be due to androgen/androgen receptor (AR) related functions. However, very little work has been done to characterize the role of androgen/androgen receptor in thyroid cancer. During my dissertation research I identified androgen responsive genes in thyroid cancer and characterized the role of androgen and AR on signaling pathways. Show less

8th Grade Physical Science/Living Environment Teacher

• Sep 2004 - Aug 2009

Courses Taught: Physical Science Teacher Living Environment Teacher Math Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Teacher Responsibilities: Instructed 8th and 9th grade. Designed and implemented lessons, demonstrations, and activities. Developed inquiry-based and technology-based experiments. Created a positive learning environment. Participated on teams to design the curricula for the Physical Science, Math AIS, and Environmental Science courses. Designed my own curriculum… Show more Courses Taught: Physical Science Teacher Living Environment Teacher Math Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Teacher Responsibilities: Instructed 8th and 9th grade. Designed and implemented lessons, demonstrations, and activities. Developed inquiry-based and technology-based experiments. Created a positive learning environment. Participated on teams to design the curricula for the Physical Science, Math AIS, and Environmental Science courses. Designed my own curriculum for the Living Environment course based on the NYS guidelines. Designed multiple varied formative and summative assessments to evaluate students. Worked as a team with other faculty to improve Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind Act and increased state test scores to achieve the title of a School in Good Standing. Show less Courses Taught: Physical Science Teacher Living Environment Teacher Math Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Teacher Responsibilities: Instructed 8th and 9th grade. Designed and implemented lessons, demonstrations, and activities. Developed inquiry-based and technology-based experiments. Created a positive learning environment. Participated on teams to design the curricula for the Physical Science, Math AIS, and Environmental Science courses. Designed my own curriculum… Show more Courses Taught: Physical Science Teacher Living Environment Teacher Math Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Teacher Responsibilities: Instructed 8th and 9th grade. Designed and implemented lessons, demonstrations, and activities. Developed inquiry-based and technology-based experiments. Created a positive learning environment. Participated on teams to design the curricula for the Physical Science, Math AIS, and Environmental Science courses. Designed my own curriculum for the Living Environment course based on the NYS guidelines. Designed multiple varied formative and summative assessments to evaluate students. Worked as a team with other faculty to improve Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind Act and increased state test scores to achieve the title of a School in Good Standing. Show less