Fellowship Mentor

• Aug 2019 - Present

Mentor to students in the Conservation Fellowship program. This program provides practical experience in the protection of resources and the environment through partnerships and field work for students interested in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Forestry, Zoology, and Botany.

Academic Achievement Center Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Assist students with learning differences achieve success in the classroom setting.

Science Educator

• 1995 - Present

• Developed and implemented first formal Middle School science program at the school based on state-wide curriculum research, synthesis of findings and innovative curriculum design. • Conducted assessment of student learning styles and prepared lessons to accommodate differences.• Helped students analyze and improve study methods and habits and created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for their physical, social and emotional development. • Established and maintained rapport, trust and open communication in conferences with parents, students, administrators and teachers. Maintained professional, warm and supportive relationship with each. Show less

Science Department Chair

• 2012 - Jul 2021

• Steward instruction and learning in Science Department, and facilitate open communication between departments, administration and faculty to ensure alignment with school mission. • Oversee school science budget, assessing most pressing needs and allocating accordingly.• Revamped science curriculum to create uniform content and reporting, skills/assessment and overall preparation for Upper School learning. • Collaborate with local, regional, and national associations of science teachers in pursuit of new ideas and initiatives to introduce to the department. • Assist with interview process for hiring and onboarding prospective science teachers; built department acknowledged for strong curriculum development, seamless transition of students through grade levels, exemplary team work and strong results-based academia. • Train and evaluate faculty members; support teachers who struggle professionally or personally. • Facilitate department meetings focused on curriculum, teaching challenges and student needs.• Work with Administration and Guidance Departments to identify curriculum gaps in Upper School; shored up highest need course offerings to successfully compete with other independent programs. • Developed corporate/business partnerships to provide hands-on student science experiences and internships. • Lead Educational Partnership in ongoing relationship with White Oak Conservation Center to educate and inspire the next generation of conservationists and stewards of the natural world. • Coordinate conferences and professional development for the department. Show less

Math Educator

• Aug 1995 - Jun 2021

Middle School Math Teacher

Team Leader

• 2008 - Jul 2019

• Work with Administration to ensure team members’ implementation of school philosophy and mission, represent team on school and community level committees and disseminate trends, new approaches, and research findings to the team members.• Promote integration of instructional programs; facilitate team problem solving and the monitoring of the academic success of all students on the team.• Communicate school policies, decisions, and related announcements to team members.• Coordinate and conduct team conferences with students and parents; assist with the development and updates of any necessary communication between the team and students, parents, and/or community.• Use best practice teaching techniques and tools to support students with varied learning styles. Show less

Interim Math Department Chair

• 2010 - 2012

• Supervised Math Department during transitional year after retirement of long term Department Chair.• Assisted department in transition from hardcopy textbooks to digital textbooks.• Mentored new teacher that had been hired to become Math Department Chair for the following year.

Adjunct Law Professor

• 2004 - 2006

Developed and delivered a variety of semester law courses (torts, bankruptcy, real estate, etc.) to paralegal students. Developed and delivered a variety of semester law courses (torts, bankruptcy, real estate, etc.) to paralegal students.

Adjunct Professor School Law

• 1984 - 1986