Grade 6 Integrated Science Teacher, Science Department Chair and Teacher Mentor

• Aug 2016 - Present

Our school was an early adopter of the Next Generation Science standards, engaging with professional development through the UCLA Science Project to design and implement Integrated Science Curriculum. We spent two years engaging in a complete overhaul of our curriculum from discipline specific grade level curriculum to the California preferred Integrated Science model, working with the standards to ensure appropriate linear progression of content. For two years, we engaged in the lesson study cycle to evaluate and modify our NGSS aligned lessons and phenomenon-based units. Trained teachers in distance learning with multiple professional development sessions to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic. We went to full online learning with only two weeks to implement! I led sessions on how to use the many features of Google Classroom and how to integrate other apps and websites with Google Classroom. Show less

Girls on the Run LA Coach

• Mar 2021 - May 2021

I initiated the first Girls on the Run team in Culver City to help bring kids back to campus after distance learning through the coronavirus pandemic. My hope was that this program could help students with the socioemotional learning they missed out on while learning at home. HEART & SOLE creates a positive, structured space for middle school girls to learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy, strengthen connections and develop life skills that will help them as they move through adolescence and beyond. With physical distancing and safety modifications in place, teams can safely meet in person or seamlessly adjust to virtual program, should there be a need. Show less

Girls Who Code Facilitator

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

I initiated the first Girls Who Code club on campus at Culver City Middle School with hopes of getting more females interested in the future of computing. THE GENDER GAP IN COMPUTING IS GETTING WORSE. In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, it’s only 24%. The percent will continue to decline if we do nothing. We know that the biggest drop off of girls in computer science is between the ages of 13 and 17. SISTERHOOD Join a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where girls learn to see themselves as computer scientists. CODE Learn the concepts of loops, variables, conditionals and functions that form the basis of all programming languages. IMPACT Work in teams to complete a computer science impact project that solves a real-world problem in your community. Show less

National Science Foundation Teaching Fellow

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

Engaged in scientific research with engineers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering Designed an experiment to find out how the Urban Heat Island Effect plays a role in the socioeconomic status of LA neighborhoods. Engaged in scientific research with engineers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering Designed an experiment to find out how the Urban Heat Island Effect plays a role in the socioeconomic status of LA neighborhoods.

Distinguished Secondary Teacher Award (DSTA) Graduate Assistant in the Office of the President

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

Engaged in evaluation of prospective secondary teachers to be awarded the Distinguished Secondary Teacher Award (DSTA) from Northwestern University. Engaged in evaluation of prospective secondary teachers to be awarded the Distinguished Secondary Teacher Award (DSTA) from Northwestern University.

Math Tutor

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

Grade 8 Physical Science Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2015

8th Grade Physical ScienceThrough working with my PLC, we designed and implemented all curriculum to align with the Virginia Standards of Learning, focusing on inquiry-based investigations. Curriculum was designed to incorporate real world problems meant to capture students' attention, keep them engaged, and relate to their lives. Differentiation of lessons was a constant and necessary strategy to ensure all of my learners were in their zone of proximal development. In my last two years of teaching I really dove into incorporating more project-based cooperative learning experiences as authentic assessments to keep my gifted students engaged while allowing all students to thrive. My strengths lie in designing high level, critical thinking experiences and incorporating science sensors and technology into inquiry based investigations. Show less

Team Leader

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Conducted teacher team meetings to foster communication between general education teachers, special education teachers, support staff, students, and parents

Dance Team Coach and Director

• Sep 2010 - Mar 2015

Student centered club allowing dancers to engage in fundraising opportunities and team building exercises. I used Mixmeister software to mix songs and choreographed their dances. Was able to give more responsibility to 8th grade dance team members in choreography and fundraising as the program grew each year.

You Be the Chemist! School Coordinator

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

Initiated the adoption of the You Be the Chemist! Challenge in our school to engage our students in a National Chemistry Competition. Students compete individually by answering multiple choice questions in a bee-style competition, starting with a Local Challenge in their community.

Summer Standards of Learning Assessment Proctor

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Proctored high school state tests in all subjects including writing, algebra, geometry, science, and reading

8th Grade Video Sponsor

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

Initiated a new student centered program to film and edit the final Promotion Ceremony video for the 8th grade class. I acted as the facilitator and manager of the student led program, ensuring that the students knew how to use iMovie for film editing, that all pieces of the production fell into place in a timely matter and that the final project would be delivered on time.

Assistant Track Coach

• Mar 2010 - May 2013

Math Tutor

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Facilitated Mathnasium curriculum to teach students in individualized learning plans to increase student progress. Facilitated Mathnasium curriculum to teach students in individualized learning plans to increase student progress.

Assistant Coach

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Facilitated Girls on the Run curriculum in an after school transformational program for girls Facilitated Girls on the Run curriculum in an after school transformational program for girls

Administrative Assistant to President

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

Provided technology support to users of software Supported President with basic computer programming Supplied, managed and filled orders Created invoices using Quickbooks Provided technology support to users of software Supported President with basic computer programming Supplied, managed and filled orders Created invoices using Quickbooks