Experience

Nicholas Senn High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Science Teacher

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES, and IB SPORTS, HEALTH, AND EXERCISE TEACHER -Exemplify excellent classroom management techniques by being transparent with all expectations, holding students accountable for their actions, and maintaining a positive learning environment where all students felt cared for, safe, and included -Apply different teaching strategies and or approaches like cooperative learning, backward design, scaffolding, and the art of questioning -Engage students in a wide array of relevant learning activities such as hands-on and interactive labs, projects, class debates, and activities -Differentiate instruction provide multiple methods of motivation to meet the the needs of such a heterogeneous student population -Evaluate and communicate student progress with students, parents, teachers, and staff using Gradebook/Aspen -Work on multiple content level science teams to collaborate on planning specific course specific curriculum and to reflect on activities and assessments -Prepare students for the IB examination



Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Science Teacher

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HONORS ANATOMY TEACHER -Exemplify excellent classroom management techniques by being transparent with all expectations, holding students accountable for their actions, and maintaining a positive learning environment where all students felt cared for, safe, and included -Apply different teaching strategies and or approaches like cooperative learning, backward design, scaffolding, and the art of questioning -Engage students in a wide array of relevant learning activities such as hands-on and interactive labs, projects, class debates, and activities -Differentiate instruction provide multiple methods of motivation to meet the the needs of such a heterogeneous student population -Consistently cultivate a positive educational climate and facilitate classroom activities which engage students by blending levity with learning and making science engaging and useful in every lesson -Evaluate and communicate student progress with students, parents, teachers, and staff using Gradebook/Aspen -Work in collaborative relationships with other science teachers as well as an interpreter to meet the needs of all students in the classroom. -Prepare students for AP examination



Francis W. Parker School

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Communicate teacher’s assignment and expectations to students • Keep students on task to complete the planned assignment • Inform the absent teacher of attendance, behavior, and overall performance of the class • Communicate teacher’s assignment and expectations to students • Keep students on task to complete the planned assignment • Inform the absent teacher of attendance, behavior, and overall performance of the class



Park East High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Living Environment (Biology) Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  LIVING ENVIRONMENT TEACHER • Exemplify excellent classroom management techniques by holding students accountable for their actions and maintaining a respectful and open classroom environment • Develop and implement curriculum for Living Environment to suit the needs of our specific student population • Evaluate and communicate student progress with parents, teachers, and staff using an online gradebook (JupiterGrades) • Work in collaborative relationships with special education and ESL teachers to meet the needs of students in heterogeneous classes • Engage students in a wide array of hands-on and interactive projects and activities • Direct Regents Prep sessions for students who need extra assistance to pass the Living Environment state exam • Attend grade team and curriculum meetings with colleagues regarding student progress, students with special needs, data collection, and evaluating student work COORDINATOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES • Maintain school traditions (Welcome Week, Halloween, Thanksgiving Feast, Ice skating, Field day, Prom) and develop new ones • Build community service events such as AIDS walk and Park East Pink Out • Support athletic programs and build fan base within the school • Include and help involve underclassmen in all activities • Assist in coordinating alumni events keeping Park East graduates part of the school community • Coordinate after-school activities and clubs and help encourage students to participate and get involved • Coordinate and communicate with administration and staff for events



East Harlem Pride

• Head Coach

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2016

  GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH (October 2014-June 2016)GIRLS VARSITY FLAG FOOTBALL COACH (March 2014-June 2016) BOYS VARSITY BOWLING COACH (September 2007-November 2014)-Assist student-athletes balance their academic and athletic needs-Motivate student-athletes to get the best out of their abilities as well as have the ability to help their teammates improve-Demonstrate the importance of goal setting individually and as a team-Reiterate the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics and how it translates into the classroom and real world setting-Organize and manage team meetings and practicesACCOMPLISHMENTS:-New York State Champions- Girls varsity basketball (2016)-New York City Champions- Girls varsity basketball (2016)-New York City Runner-up- Girls varsity basketball (2015)

• Assistant Athletic Director

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

  -Recruit athletes for all East Harlem (EH) Pride teams (from 5 different neighborhood high schools)-Promote all Pride teams by posting results, making announcements, flyers etc…-Promote fan participation in all Pride sporting events-Coordinate and organize paperwork (consent forms and physicals) for student athletes-Communicate and collaborate with EH Pride supervisor and administration in development and implementation of Pride policies and procedures-Assist in coordination of gym schedules with all EH Pride schools



Boom Fitness Park Avenue

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spinning Instructor (Substitute)

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  -Inspire and encourage riders to push themselves to achieve their fitness goals -Ensure riders are using equipment safely and effectively -Motivate and support riders to believe they can do whatever they put their mind to-Create playlists that generate a fun and positive energy -Promote a positive attitude toward mental and physical strength and healthy living -Inspire and encourage riders to push themselves to achieve their fitness goals -Ensure riders are using equipment safely and effectively -Motivate and support riders to believe they can do whatever they put their mind to-Create playlists that generate a fun and positive energy -Promote a positive attitude toward mental and physical strength and healthy living



The Coalition School For Social Change

• High School Living Environment (Biology) Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2013

  -Science Department Chair -Living Environment (Biology) Teacher -9th Grade Team Leader (Have also previously taught Health, Earth Science, and Environmental Science) -Science Department Chair -Living Environment (Biology) Teacher -9th Grade Team Leader (Have also previously taught Health, Earth Science, and Environmental Science)