Curriculum Specialist

• Jul 2018 - Present

Curriculum Developer: co-leading development of 40 art-focused STEM lesson; including creation of animation and videos, curation of materials, adherence to NGSS and Art standards, testing curricula with partner schools and organizations. Corporate Event Coordination: organizing with corporate partners to create employee volunteering events; developing and leading activities at events to create fun and impactful experience; coordinating communication with corporate partners and schools. Communication: organizational representative and presenter at conferences; daily updates on social media platforms, editor for organizational articles and publications. Show less

Curriculum Developer

• Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

Curriculum Developer: co-lead education team in developing 45 STEM lessons for grades K-8; vetting of curriculum to meet NGSS standards and Design Thinking (DT) principles; development of supporting collateral including videos and animation; working with teachers to assess impact of lessons. Professional Development: actively providing professional development at county level (MCOE), district level (Campbell, Berryessa, Orchard), and at school, library, and expanded-learning level; scope of PD includes advising on the development of STEM & DT scope and sequence for deep partnerships to one-day introductory PDs; development of PD model that includes build activity, group collaboration, understanding NGSS planning, and integration of STEM & DT into current curriculum. Makerspace integration: lead in all aspect of makerspace initiative that partners with schools to create makerspaces; lead coaching program to work with teachers on integrating new makerspace with STEM curriculum; development of documentation for schools to self-lead makerspace initiative; connecting teachers with maker educator community in the bay area; teaching making skills including woodworking, laser cutter, coding, and use of technology. Kit development: collaborating with community partners to build STEM kits; vetting each kit meets NGSS standards and learning objectives; creating supporting collateral such as videos and lessons; co-teach with educators on kit integration into STEM curriculum. Show less

Professional Development Specialist

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

Professional Development: co-wrote STEM lessons for teachers incorporating different subjects; lead workshops and webinars on engineering concepts and practices; coached teachers 1-1 on NGSS lessons; collaborated with school partners on workshops and presentations. Professional Development: co-wrote STEM lessons for teachers incorporating different subjects; lead workshops and webinars on engineering concepts and practices; coached teachers 1-1 on NGSS lessons; collaborated with school partners on workshops and presentations.

Technology Associate

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

Teaching: technology educator for 300 students at Brittan Acres Elementary school; professional development for 21 teacher/staff on technology integration; primary teacher of computer science, robotics, digital arts, and district-designed technology scope and sequence including STEM, NGSS, and Common Core standards (curriculum available upon request); co-teach with digital media and PBL activities. Technology: technology assessment and implementation of devices, ed tech applications, administrative software; designer of site maker/tinker lab space; device management and training; communication and planning with district technology team on integration strategies; researching and communication of ed tech news and skills; lead in campus wide e-cyclying campaign Show less

Communication Strategist / Community Organizer

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

Managing and training for Bridging the Digital Divide project at PACT. The project aims to leverage the power of technology to spur civic participation and strengthen community ties and is funded by the Knight Foundation. Building the digital and traditional communication platforms of organization through developing skills and knowledge of organizational members. Managing and training for Bridging the Digital Divide project at PACT. The project aims to leverage the power of technology to spur civic participation and strengthen community ties and is funded by the Knight Foundation. Building the digital and traditional communication platforms of organization through developing skills and knowledge of organizational members.

VIET Fellows Program Manager

• May 2011 - Dec 2012

Managed all aspect of leadership development fellowship. Build relationship with funders and international partners focus on leadership development and Agent Orange/dioxin remediation. Managed all aspect of leadership development fellowship. Build relationship with funders and international partners focus on leadership development and Agent Orange/dioxin remediation.

In-Country Representative, Teacher

• Apr 2009 - May 2011

Billing Coordinator/ Office Services

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2009

MRT

• Aug 2006 - Jan 2008