AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry and Honors Engineering Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2016 - Present

-Taught five classes of 22 students each, 5 days per week -Designed and implemented backwards by design chemistry unit based on Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe) -Planned lessons that drew on students' interests, backgrounds and prior knowledge to deepen conversations and promote questions -Implemented a variety of assessments such as inquiry-based labs, 3-D modeling, student group presentations and poster projects -Taught five classes of 22 students each, 5 days per week -Designed and implemented backwards by design chemistry unit based on Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe) -Planned lessons that drew on students' interests, backgrounds and prior knowledge to deepen conversations and promote questions -Implemented a variety of assessments such as inquiry-based labs, 3-D modeling, student group presentations and poster projects

Chemical Science Student Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Present

-Three classrooms of 16 students each, 5 days per week -Constructed chemistry units pertaining to matter, density, heating curves, atoms and atomic theory -Conducted Teacher Researcher Project on improving student understanding through models and POGIL lessons -Planned unit plans and daily lesson plans to differentiate for a high number of ELLs and students with IEPs by scaffolding lessons with visuals, manipulatives, grouping combinations and whole class and small group discussions. -Collaborated with mentor teacher and colleagues during weekly department and faculty meetings to discuss student performance and strategize effective solutions. -Planned lessons that drew on students’ interest, backgrounds and prior knowledge to deepen conversations and promote questions -Implemented a variety of assessments such as entrance tickets, guided notes, process-oriented labs, student group presentations and poster projects Show less

• May 2015 - Jul 2015

Synthesized metal-based DNA-binding compounds.

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

-Planned and facilitated pre-lab discussions to 26 students once a week, focusing on laboratory skills-Implemented a variety of assessments such as lab reports, lab exams, and small group discussions -Led students in problem-based chemistry lessons focusing on working collaboratively and clearly expressing scientific ideas-Taught students how to use a variety of laboratory equipment such as UV-Vis, NMR Spectroscopy, and pH probes

Science Co-Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

-I collaborated with two co-teachers to plan and implement original lessons for a four-week summer enrichment program. -Planned a science unit on sustainability which included topics such as renewable energy, recycling and composting. -Implemented final project where students presented their ideas to representatives from Mayor Angel Taveras' office -Developed relationships with families through Friends and Family Night, letters home and final report cards. -I collaborated with two co-teachers to plan and implement original lessons for a four-week summer enrichment program. -Planned a science unit on sustainability which included topics such as renewable energy, recycling and composting. -Implemented final project where students presented their ideas to representatives from Mayor Angel Taveras' office -Developed relationships with families through Friends and Family Night, letters home and final report cards.

Chemistry, Physics and Math Tutor

• Jan 2013 - May 2014

-Provided in-class and after-school tutoring 2-3 times a week -Conducted individual and group sessions with students taking science and mathematics courses -Attended tutoring workshops to learn about effective tutoring strategies, learning styles, student diversity and strategies for academic success in college -Provided in-class and after-school tutoring 2-3 times a week -Conducted individual and group sessions with students taking science and mathematics courses -Attended tutoring workshops to learn about effective tutoring strategies, learning styles, student diversity and strategies for academic success in college