Humanities Implementation Leader

• Aug 2023 - Present

Course Developer

• Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

- Working in instructional design team to develop, test, and maintain 13 academic courses each semester - Designing, developing, and implementing electronic instructional materials using Learning Management System - Partnering with Subject Matter Experts across multiple disciplines to manage complex source material across deadlines within development cycle - Implementing modern instructional design with ADDIE model and engaging user experiences while incorporating ADA Section 508 guidelines for accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 AA Conformance - Certified in applying Quality Matters Rubric Show less

Elementary Science Department Founder

• Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

- Founder of Elementary Science program and successfully advocated for the creation of dedicated science block - Planned and facilitated in-person and virtual teacher professional development three times a year covering inquiry-based learning, module internalization, backwards planning, and instructional best practices to meet educator needs- Coached science teachers through observations, meetings, and resource-sharing to drive towards successful outcomes- Partnered with and lead colleagues to create an inquiry-driven learning environment to help almost 200 students master STEM learning objectives based on content standards from multiple disciplines - Researched, sourced, and implemented NGSS Science curriculum across multiple grade levels - Founded and administered after-school FIRST Lego League teams to bring STEM skills and increased opportunities to 100+ students Show less

Lead Teacher| Grade Level Chair

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

- Coached and mentored teaching fellows to prepare for lead teaching role through live coaching sessions, weekly meetings, and video observations to increase student achievement and teacher proficiency - Produced and delivered annual virtual and in-person family literacy trainings to meet the needs of diverse learners- Devised learning solutions using instructional technology and interactive learning platforms - Partnered with fellow teachers on online learning tools and best practices - Lead collaborative team planning initiatives, facilitated weekly team meetings to drive toward grade-wide vision- Planned and taught fourth grade close-reading reading and writing curriculum, yielding 60% reading growth, delivered daily English language development classes focused on science and social justice- Ran regular data analysis to generate insights about student performance and address learning gaps Show less

Lead 6th Grade Science Teacher

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

• Planned and taught inquiry-based sixth grade science curriculum • Coached science instructors on classroom management techniques, lesson planning and classroom procedures • Mentored students on their academic and social goals and helping them develop practical steps to achieve their goals • Lead groups of students on mindfulness exercises and social emotional skill building through restorative circle work • Worked closely with the science curriculum design team to develop 6th grade science curriculum for current and future units, including a two-week long space exploration intensive course and integrating literacy through science Show less

Continuing Education Teacher

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

• Planned and taught diverse courses on American history to adult ESOL students • Developed English language comprehension and conversational skills through classroom lessons, projects, articles, and group discussion • Fostered a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for ESOL students to feel comfortable expressing their opinions and experiences as au-pairs • Planned and taught diverse courses on American history to adult ESOL students • Developed English language comprehension and conversational skills through classroom lessons, projects, articles, and group discussion • Fostered a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for ESOL students to feel comfortable expressing their opinions and experiences as au-pairs

6th Grade Science Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

• Led students to score 90% proficient or advanced on 6th grade science Tennessee TCAP Achievement test • Achieved the second highest percent proficient or advanced of all open-enrollment schools in Davidson County on the 6th grade science TCAP and the third highest percent proficient or advanced of all 42 schools in Davidson County (while also having the highest percentage of tested special education students) • Created and implemented inquiry-based sixth grade science curriculum • Planed and taught daily book club and co-founded after school enrichment programs that focused on female empowerment and creative problem-solving skills Show less

Fulbright Scholar, English Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

-Taught English in a Nepali government school to students in grades Kindergarten through 9 -Organized and implemented English language teacher training programs that focused on practical skills easily implemented with limited resources -Planned and co-taught educational and cultural programs for students in the English Access Micro-Scholarship Program, an after-school English language class for students from low income families that focused on crosscultural understanding -Achieved conversational level Nepali language skills Show less