Director of Innovation Technology

• Jul 2022 - Present

Director of Technology Integration and Engineering Thinking

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

Technology Integration • Under the direction of the director of teaching, learning, and innovation, develop and implement a strategic vision for technology integration and instructional design to support the use of innovative tools and methods by faculty in both divisions • Design, deliver, and manage major professional development and growth experiences for faculty in areas of technology integration and curricular innovation • Inspire the technology team and the broader faculty community to model and support best practices in innovation, technology integration, and instructional design • Evaluate emerging technology and assessment tools, and guide senior academic leaders on strategic and operational decisions involving instructional technology hardware, software, and programs Engineering Thinking • Develop and oversee the entire K-8 technology curriculum, which includes offerings in programming, robotics, maker, and engineering • Teach or co-teach classes and lessons as directed • Research, explore, and implement teaching methodologies and learning opportunities in engineering, in specific areas such as computational thinking, algorithmic design, maker, and computer science Show less

Technology Teacher

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2018

Taught first through fourth graders technology skills woven directly into classroom curricula.Implemented new, school-wide technologies including a one-to-one iPad rollout, Google Apps for Education, and eBackpack.Facilitated the creation of digital portfolios by all Lower School students.Collaborated with with classroom teachers and grade level faculty to integrate new, innovative projects using a variety of educational apps.Led Digital Citizenship curricular instruction.Planned and facilitated annual Hour of Code lessons. Show less

Junior Varsity Soccer Head Coach

• Sep 2005 - Nov 2014

Trained a team comprised of fifth and sixth grade boys. Led biweekly practices.Provided technical and tactical direction during weekly games. Composed and distributed individual assessments to players at each season’s conclusion.

Homework "Café" Coordinator

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2013

Managed a team of tutors working with students in an after-school setting. Met individually with students to create daily and long-term plans.Provided progress reports to families.

7th Grade Advisory Curriculum Coordinator

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

Planned and executed daily advisory lessons for five grade-level groups. Facilitated weekly advisor meetings. Communicated information to community members as well as the Department Head.

Fifth and Sixth Grade Math Co-Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

Taught a select group of students multiple days a week following a class pre-assessment.Team taught within a traditional classroom setting. Assisted in planning and facilitating the daily and curricular schedule.Composed progress reports.

Associate Teacher

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2007

Team taught in a second and fifth-grade classrooms in subsequent years.Assisted in planning and facilitating daily and weekly schedule.Oversaw students while in specials classes outside of the homeroom. Provided input during parent-teacher conferences in addition to student progress reports. Assumed head teacher’s responsibilities when conflicts or absences arose.

Group Leader

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2008

Planned and facilitated hourly activities for campers afflicted with neurological conditions. Assisted camp directors during group therapy sessions and training of first-time counselors. Provided written individual assessment of campers’ behavior. Facilitated semi-weekly parent meetings to discuss camper progress and regression. Planned and facilitated hourly activities for campers afflicted with neurological conditions. Assisted camp directors during group therapy sessions and training of first-time counselors. Provided written individual assessment of campers’ behavior. Facilitated semi-weekly parent meetings to discuss camper progress and regression.

Special Education Instructional Aide

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

Assisted with curricular delivery in a special education elementary classroom. Functioned as a student “one-to-one” during an after-school program. Participated in annual Individualized Education Protocol (IEP) meetings. Assisted with curricular delivery in a special education elementary classroom. Functioned as a student “one-to-one” during an after-school program. Participated in annual Individualized Education Protocol (IEP) meetings.

After School Program Group Leader

• Jan 2005 - May 2005

Provided academic tutoring and homework assistance to third and fourth grade students. Planned group activities with emphasis on learning enrichment and team building. Created and implemented a weekly soccer clinic. Provided academic tutoring and homework assistance to third and fourth grade students. Planned group activities with emphasis on learning enrichment and team building. Created and implemented a weekly soccer clinic.

Special Education Instructional Aide

• Nov 2003 - May 2005

Assisted with instruction in a special education high school classroom comprised of students afflicted with severe cognitive impairment. Led weekly field trips into the community using public transportation. Oversaw personal hygiene of all male students. Provided examples and explanations of proper social interaction. Participated in Individualized Education Protocol (IEP) meetings to discuss progress and regression. Assisted with instruction in a special education high school classroom comprised of students afflicted with severe cognitive impairment. Led weekly field trips into the community using public transportation. Oversaw personal hygiene of all male students. Provided examples and explanations of proper social interaction. Participated in Individualized Education Protocol (IEP) meetings to discuss progress and regression.

Admissions Interviewer

• Sep 2004 - Jan 2005

Interviewed prospective students during the application process. Provided detailed information and recommendations to senior admissions officers. Interviewed prospective students during the application process. Provided detailed information and recommendations to senior admissions officers.

Group Leader

• May 2004 - Aug 2004

Led biweekly field trips to parks and other city landmarks utilizing public transportation. Led hiking and camping excursions in surrounding state and national parks. Provided progress reports to the camp director and families. Led biweekly field trips to parks and other city landmarks utilizing public transportation. Led hiking and camping excursions in surrounding state and national parks. Provided progress reports to the camp director and families.