Science Educator

• Jul 2021 - Present

Teach four sections of physical science for 8th grade Coach Middle School soccer Teach four sections of physical science for 8th grade Coach Middle School soccer

Science Educator

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Taught four sections of life science for 7th grade - two co-taught with special education teacher Collaborated on a weekly basis with C.H.E.S.S. team to support struggling learners Taught four sections of life science for 7th grade - two co-taught with special education teacher Collaborated on a weekly basis with C.H.E.S.S. team to support struggling learners

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

• Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

Assisted in facilitation and implementation of curriculum in partnership with lead online instructor for CTY PBL Colonizing Space: How to Build an Extraterrestrial City course Co-facilitated weekly group and class synchronous online sessions and monitor asynchronous work Helped maintain and update Moodle course site as needed Assisted in facilitation and implementation of curriculum in partnership with lead online instructor for CTY PBL Colonizing Space: How to Build an Extraterrestrial City course Co-facilitated weekly group and class synchronous online sessions and monitor asynchronous work Helped maintain and update Moodle course site as needed

Middle and Upper School Science Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

Taught science courses including integrated science (STEM centered), genetics & biotechnology, and anatomy & physiology Winner of the Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching – 2019-2020 school year Led Roland Park Country School’s sustainability program to achieve and maintain sustainability goals including waste reduction, LEED certification, and an increase in environmental education sustainability goals Spearheaded committee to switch Middle School science curriculum to Amplify Science balancing budget and pedagogical considerations Co-taught an integrated science course with learning specialist Created a new climate change curriculum and completed a full curriculum revision of Upper School electives – genetics & biotechnology and anatomy & physiology Full incorporation of different EdTech in all classes for positive outcomes including, Microsoft Teams and Office Suite, Zoom, Blackbaud (LMS), Loom, Camtasia, GSuite, and Pear Deck Coached multiple sports each year, including soccer, basketball, and lacrosse Show less

Middle and Upper School Science Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

Taught science courses including environmental science, biology, and earth/space science Conducted social research capstone project for MAT program, analyzing relationship between distraction rates, technology use, and classroom instruction Coordinated Gerstell Academy’s Earth Day activities. Built school-wide engagement in sustainability projects including reef ball creation for Chesapeake Bay oyster populations and reforestation initiatives on campus Led and coordinated the 6th grade experiential outdoor learning program to the Chincoteague Bay Field Station focusing on sustainability and stewardship of coastal ecosystems Advised STEM and Sustainability club as they developed projects involving wind turbine and fishing trawl net design Coached multiple sports each year, including basketball and lacrosse Show less

7th Grade Science Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

Taught five periods a day: two co-taught, two independent, which were all life science classes and one enrichment period. Taught five periods a day: two co-taught, two independent, which were all life science classes and one enrichment period.

Substitute Teacher and Assistant Lacrosse Coach

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2014

Environmental Studies and Economics Teacher

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

Part of leadership decision making and strategic planning team for The Network for Environment & Economic Development (NEED) - Burma, involved with fundraising, grant writing, recruitment and budget management. Part of leadership decision making and strategic planning team for The Network for Environment & Economic Development (NEED) - Burma, involved with fundraising, grant writing, recruitment and budget management.

Intern, Research and Publications Department

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Searched through 71 sources discussing industrial agriculture and created a source review of relevant sources as they pertain to the monetization of industrial agriculture damage Searched through 71 sources discussing industrial agriculture and created a source review of relevant sources as they pertain to the monetization of industrial agriculture damage

Intern, United States Government Relations Department

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

Responsibilities included updating a grant proposal, requesting $300,000 from the Global Environment Facility for Russian Indigenous populations to engage in Arctic politics Responsibilities included updating a grant proposal, requesting $300,000 from the Global Environment Facility for Russian Indigenous populations to engage in Arctic politics