Director of Upward Bound Math Science and North Central Mass Talent Search

• Nov 2022 - Present

STEM Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2022

Secondary Education Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Nov 2021

Taught multiple sections of biology, AP biology, environmental science, physics. Developed individual and class projects to aid students in the development of their independent thought processes as well as to utilize and strengthen their writing and researching skills. Taught multiple sections of biology, AP biology, environmental science, physics. Developed individual and class projects to aid students in the development of their independent thought processes as well as to utilize and strengthen their writing and researching skills.

Director of Children & Educator Programming

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

) Responsible for a critical role in the development, implementation, monitoring, and teaching of adult and children’s horticultural education and programs of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s urban and suburban locations and flower-show. Travels to urban and suburban schools and horticultural groups and programs to teach and coordinate educational and outreach programs including the MassHort Plantmobile Program. Developed, marketed, and instructed all educator workshops and outreach. Developed and designed marketing collateral for all children’s and educators programs at MassHort. Held administrative, fiscal, and supervisory responsibilities for all children and educator related programming and staff. Show less

MCAS Assessment Development Committee/DOE Consultant

• Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

Review MCAS data and possible questions for upcoming MCAS tests for the chemistry, biology, and grade 8 science state tests. Offer possible rewrite information for test questions and decide if questions are accurate for MCAS use. Served as one of the teachers chosen to help revise the high school biology and chemistry frameworks with the DOE. Review MCAS data and possible questions for upcoming MCAS tests for the chemistry, biology, and grade 8 science state tests. Offer possible rewrite information for test questions and decide if questions are accurate for MCAS use. Served as one of the teachers chosen to help revise the high school biology and chemistry frameworks with the DOE.

Secondary Education Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Jan 2006

Taught multiple sections of biology, environmental science, and health. Grades taught included students from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Taught multiple sections of biology, environmental science, and health. Grades taught included students from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Science/Biology Teacher

• Aug 1999 - Jan 2006

Central MA: Taught multiple sections of biology, environmental science, and health. Grades taught included students from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Developed individual and class projects to aid students in the development of their independent thought processes as well as to utilize and strengthen their writing and researching skills. Consistent use of the Internet to post homework for students to stay updated on what was happening in class if they were absent. Extensive portfolio documentation is available of course work covered. Worcester MA: Taught Three sections of 7th grade science and three sections of 8th grade science. Reviewed and reorganized K-8 curriculum. Main focus was revamping the entire 6th-8th-grade curriculum. Reviewed all benchmark testing of students to help better prepare for MCAS testing. Responsible for the entire science departments ordering and budget decisions for the junior academy. Mentored and reviewed other science teachers in the junior academy. Show less

Curriculum Coordinator/Teacher

• Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

Taught Three sections of 7th grade science and three sections of 8th grade science. Reviewed and reorganized K-8 curriculum. Main focus was revamping the entire 6th-8th-grade curriculum. Reviewed all benchmark testing of students to help better prepare for MCAS testing. Responsible for the entire science departments ordering and budget decisions for the junior academy. Mentored and reviewed other science teachers in the junior academy. Taught Three sections of 7th grade science and three sections of 8th grade science. Reviewed and reorganized K-8 curriculum. Main focus was revamping the entire 6th-8th-grade curriculum. Reviewed all benchmark testing of students to help better prepare for MCAS testing. Responsible for the entire science departments ordering and budget decisions for the junior academy. Mentored and reviewed other science teachers in the junior academy.