Experience

Third Future Schools

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2022 - Present

  - Create 150+ high-quality science lessons for 7th and 8th grade for the Colorado schools in the Third Future Schools network (92% identified diverse student body)- Align curriculum directly to Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards- Differentiate daily assignments into four levels to meet students’ needs, whether they require more support or are ready to be challenged- Apply evidence-based best practices to encourage and engage ELL and SPED students- Evaluate educator performance and student engagement during in-person and virtual visits Show less

• • Aug 2021 - Present

  - Created and delivered over 100 lessons to a diverse population of 7th, and 8th graders (92% identified diverse)- Made science learning accessible, understandable, and meaningful for all students including multilingual, special education, and gifted and talented students through engaging lessons and differentiated assignments- Achieved an average of 1.6 years of growth in 1 school year according to national science standardized tests- Worked independently and with grade-level and content-level teams to complete assignments and improve instruction with evidence-based best practices- Mentored 5 science teachers on instruction, resources, and parent communication as a Teacher Leader Show less

• • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  - Safely operated a building with on average 85 5th to 8th graders during a 5-week summer school- Ensured knowledge gaps from the 2020 – 2021 school year were filled by prioritizing key standards- Collaborated with fellow administrators to plan and deliver a successful professional development day, create teacher and student schedules, and accurately relay information to parents - Conducted daily informal and formal evaluations on 7 teachers to assess effectiveness of direct instruction, differentiation and rigor of assignments, and strength of classroom management- Frequently checked-ins with staff to address culture and ensure a positive work environment Show less

• • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

  - 5th Grade Science Teacher at the Academy of Advanced Learning- Developed and taught lessons that direct aligned to a rigorous curriculum to achieve state and national science academic standards- Achieved 1.8 years of growth based on the NWEA Maps Assessment- Mastered technology and effective strategies to engage students in-person and virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic- Creatively implemented hands-on science activities to support active learning while upholding current safety protocols Show less



Dinosaur Ridge

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outdoor Tour Guide and Educator

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  - Tour guide and educator at Dinosaur Ridge - Led ~200 informational and interactive tours for groups of all ages and backgrounds to educate visitors about the Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaurs as well as the natural history and geology of Denver - Effectively tailored tours to specific needs, questions, and interests of the visitors - Promoted and ensured satisfaction and safety of guests during tours and at the Visitor Center - Tour guide and educator at Dinosaur Ridge - Led ~200 informational and interactive tours for groups of all ages and backgrounds to educate visitors about the Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaurs as well as the natural history and geology of Denver - Effectively tailored tours to specific needs, questions, and interests of the visitors - Promoted and ensured satisfaction and safety of guests during tours and at the Visitor Center



Varsity Tutors

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Science Tutor

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

  - Online science tutor for Varsity Tutors - Designed and led 24 science lessons and experiments for elementary and middle school-aged students - Employed an inquiry-based, active learning style to engage and challenge students throughout lecture and hands-on activities in a virtual setting with ~10 student courses or webinars with over 1500 students - Online science tutor for Varsity Tutors - Designed and led 24 science lessons and experiments for elementary and middle school-aged students - Employed an inquiry-based, active learning style to engage and challenge students throughout lecture and hands-on activities in a virtual setting with ~10 student courses or webinars with over 1500 students



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 2015 - May 2020

  - Earned PhD in Ecosystem Science and Management from the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology- Investigated water utilization among co-occurring tropical trees in Quintana Roo, Mexico by combining above ground observations of forest composition and below ground observations of roots exposed in caves- Employed DNA barcoding and stable isotopes to assess patterns in shallow/deep water use and root abundance by species- Created a key to identify roots to species based on gross morphology to aid in conservation and education efforts- Successfully wrote 10 grant applications, 6 journal articles and proceedings, and requests for proposals- Outstanding presentation and communication skills to present research posters and talks over 15 times on local, state, and national platforms Show less

• • Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  - Independent instructor for RENR 215: Fundamentals of Ecology undergraduate lab course- Lead Teaching Assistant for Fall 2018 and Fall 2019- Trained and managed 29 teaching assistants and undergraduate interns- Developed new course material and updated additional material- Maintained equipment utilized in classroom exercises and field labs- Awarded the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management Outstanding Teaching Assistant for the 2018-2019 academic year

• • May 2018 - May 2019

  - Facilitated speaker nomination and selection process across faculty and graduate students for the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management seminar series- Created and led 22 events for external and internal speakers including public seminars, research meetings, and information sessions with faculty, students, and other departments- Led planning and logistics for out-of-state speakers, including coordination with departments, business offices, and faculty to ensure the success of weekly seminars Show less



Student Conservation Association

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Bat Monitoring Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  - Interned with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Student Conservation Association at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge - Conducted weekly acoustic bat monitoring on four routes in Oklahoma to track and map species abundance before White-Nose Syndrome entered the region - Coordinated upkeep and maintenance of the facilities at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center - Interned with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Student Conservation Association at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge - Conducted weekly acoustic bat monitoring on four routes in Oklahoma to track and map species abundance before White-Nose Syndrome entered the region - Coordinated upkeep and maintenance of the facilities at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center



City of Los Angeles

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Support Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  - Worked as the Research Support Intern for the Urban Forestry Division - Reviewed and managed tree removal applications from residents and businesses in order to prepare paperwork for approval and permit issuing - Developed templates for future board reports to create uniformity and increase efficiency - Worked as the Research Support Intern for the Urban Forestry Division - Reviewed and managed tree removal applications from residents and businesses in order to prepare paperwork for approval and permit issuing - Developed templates for future board reports to create uniformity and increase efficiency



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Provided assistance in the office and the field for Ozark Karst Program Director, Michael E. Slay - Conducted a survey of the endangered Foushee Cave snail in August 2012 with members of TNC and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - Completed a series of dye-tracing projects across 2 caves and surrounding springs to define the hydrology of the system - Categorized the biological collections representing caves across the Ozarks - Created and maintained a database of peer-reviewed publications to aid in future studies, conservation, and management of karst ecosystems Show less