Experience

Keystone Oaks School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Curriculum Leader

  • Aug 2002 - Present

   Align curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade with National, State, and local standards. Develop new courses and redesign courses as needed. Lead department through process of data driven instruction. Assist administration in making instructional program and staffing decisions. Collaborate with district level personnel to improve science curriculum. Communicate and collaborate with school personnel to maximize opportunities for students. Review and select textbooks and online programs used in the department. Regularly collaborate with department chair colleagues to ensure cross-district (horizontal) alignment of content & curriculum, expectations of rigor, professional development opportunities, and pedagogy. Attend to the needs of the science department. Write the course of studies for the science department. Establish and maintain departmental budget and ensure that materials and supplies are provided as needed. Meet with department on regular basis and with Administration as needed.

• High School Chemistry Teacher

  • Sep 1996 - Present

   Teach high school chemistry courses including AP Chemistry. Align curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade with National, State, and local standards. Master knowledge of specific subject areas. Adapt lesson plans as needed to address different learning levels. Prepare class activities to supplement the material and engage students. Observe individual student performance and progress. Report and communicate to parents and school administrators. Attend professional development programs to enhance instructional capabilities. Use technology to support student learning. Work with a diverse student body and follow all State and Local regulations.

• SAT Prep Instructor

  • Jan 2006 - May 2015

   Teach students how to prep for the test. Facilitate practice tests Teach strategies for test taking Advise and practice math, science, and English with students.



Allegheny Intermediate Unit

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Online Course Developer and Instructor

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2003

   Course - Integrated Science for Grades 6 to 8 Develop curriculum for online integrated science course. Author all content and assessment for online course. Teach online course including direct feedback to participants.  Course - Integrated Science for Grades 6 to 8 Develop curriculum for online integrated science course. Author all content and assessment for online course. Teach online course including direct feedback to participants.



Burrell Inn

• United States
• Restaurants

• Bartender

  • Jun 2000 - Oct 2002

   Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant patrons. Interact with patrons, take orders and serve food and drink. Assess bar patrons’ needs and preferences and make recommendations. Greet customers. Check identification of patrons to verify they are of legal drinking age. Prepare checks and process payments using the POS system. Ensure clean glasses, bar equipment and working areas. Comply with all health, safety, and hygiene policies. Balance the cash register at the start and close of each shift. Monitor inventory and restock bar.

• Waitress

  • Jun 2000 - Oct 2002

   Greet and welcome patrons. Build and maintain customer relationships. Take orders and communicate with kitchen and other bar staff. Serve food and beverages to patrons. Perform consistent check-ins with patrons to ensure satisfaction and address concerns. Answer questions about the menu and make recommendations when appropriate. Prepare salads and cold dishes. Prep vegetables and condiments for the day’s service. Bus tables and assist with dishes in kitchen as needed. Clean restaurant area at end of shift.



Lechters Housewares

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Nov 1989 - Jan 1995

   Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments). Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals. Monitor and maintain store inventory. Coach and support new and existing sales associates. Communicate with customers and assist with their needs. Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product positioning. Receive and stock merchandise bi-monthly. Operate POS system and run reports at end of day. Balance cash registers and maintain petty cash. Deposit money as needed to maintain cash limits in store. Perform opening and closing procedures.  Set up new window displays.