Director of ICF Programs and Social Work

• Jan 2022 - Present

Science Department Chair

• Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

Upper School Science Teacher

• May 2018 - Feb 2022

•Collaborated to implement and instruct an integrated STEM course for 9th grade students. •Instructed a sophomore level Biology course.

Agricultural Research Analyst

• May 2011 - Jul 2018

• Developed and implemented a research protocol for invasive species control. • Consulted and coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure crop protection and application protocols. • Performed statistical analysis of pesticide effectiveness and presented findings at regional and national events. • Trained and evaluated crop scouts and research interns in operating procedures and statistical analysis. • Developed and implemented a research protocol for invasive species control. • Consulted and coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure crop protection and application protocols. • Performed statistical analysis of pesticide effectiveness and presented findings at regional and national events. • Trained and evaluated crop scouts and research interns in operating procedures and statistical analysis.

Recruiter

• Nov 2017 - May 2018

• Recruited students from underserved community populations for programs offered by the college. • Collaborated with local businesses and organizations for employee training and educational opportunities customized to their business needs. • Recruited students from underserved community populations for programs offered by the college. • Collaborated with local businesses and organizations for employee training and educational opportunities customized to their business needs.

High School Science Teacher

• May 2012 - May 2018

• Designed and executed inclusive lecture/lab courses including Integrated Science, advanced level Chemistry, Biology and Anatomy and Physiology courses, and Earth Science and Conceptual Biology with accommodations and modifications for IEP and ELL plans. • Designed and implemented a mentor program for and served as a mentor teacher for new teachers • Served as Chair of the High School ACT/SAT Committee and representative to Yuma School District Salary and Calendar Committees. • Head Class Sponsor for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes. • Coached Knowledge Bowl Team through local and regional competitions. • Sponsored Student Council, with duties including but not limited to event planning and supervision, as well as service project management. Show less

Middle School Science Teacher

• Aug 2010 - May 2012

• Taught an inclusive lecture/lab integrated science courses for all 7th and 8th grade students.• Developed a data driven curriculum implemented in grades 5-8.• Served as a member of the District RTI team.

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

• Responsible for instructing two introductory lecture/lab courses in Chemistry (111,112,113,114) and Astronomy (101). • Conducted tutoring sessions and field application excursions. • Lectured Introduction to Statistics (120) and Introduction to Education (221) courses. • Responsible for instructing two introductory lecture/lab courses in Chemistry (111,112,113,114) and Astronomy (101). • Conducted tutoring sessions and field application excursions. • Lectured Introduction to Statistics (120) and Introduction to Education (221) courses.

Residential Technician

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

• Assisted residents with personal care and adult daily living activities • Communicated with nurses, staff and family members regarding resident’s physical and emotional needs • Contributed to multi-disciplinary team meetings • Implemented behavior support plan • Assisted residents with personal care and adult daily living activities • Communicated with nurses, staff and family members regarding resident’s physical and emotional needs • Contributed to multi-disciplinary team meetings • Implemented behavior support plan

Orientation Leader Assistant Coordinator

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

• Coordinated New Student Advising and Registration sessions.• Delegated assignments for Orientation sessions to twelve student Orientation Leaders.

Coordinator of Student Involvement and Activities

• Oct 2006 - May 2008

• Coordinated project planning & implementation of campus wide events, activities and leadership opportunities. • Supervised the Student Involvement and Activities Center Staff of fifteen work-study students.