Physics Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Present

Courses Taught: Physics, AP Physics 1, Freshmen Mentoring, Advanced Pathways Colloquium, Physics Essentials, Chemistry Essentials Girls Who Code Sponsor and Facilitator: 2016-2018 Class of 2021 Class Sponsor: 2017-2021 Sunshine Club Organizer: 2018-Present Yellow Jacket Advisory Coordinator: 2022-2023 Courses Taught: Physics, AP Physics 1, Freshmen Mentoring, Advanced Pathways Colloquium, Physics Essentials, Chemistry Essentials Girls Who Code Sponsor and Facilitator: 2016-2018 Class of 2021 Class Sponsor: 2017-2021 Sunshine Club Organizer: 2018-Present Yellow Jacket Advisory Coordinator: 2022-2023

President

• Aug 2020 - Present

Vice President

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

Conference and Workshop Presenter

• 2017 - Present

2017: NSTA Maitland P Simmons Award for New Teachers, NSTA National Conference Los Angeles, Attendee & Award Winner, Rubicon Michigan Curriculum Summit, Presenter 2018: NSTA National Conference Atlanta, Selected Presenter, MSTA Conference Lansing, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference in Charlotte, Presenter 2019: MSTA Conference Grand Rapids, Presenter, NSTA National Conference St. Louis, Selected Presenter, Oakland County Best Practices Conference, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference… Show more 2017: NSTA Maitland P Simmons Award for New Teachers, NSTA National Conference Los Angeles, Attendee & Award Winner, Rubicon Michigan Curriculum Summit, Presenter 2018: NSTA National Conference Atlanta, Selected Presenter, MSTA Conference Lansing, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference in Charlotte, Presenter 2019: MSTA Conference Grand Rapids, Presenter, NSTA National Conference St. Louis, Selected Presenter, Oakland County Best Practices Conference, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference Cincinnati, Presenter 2020: MEA Conference Detroit, Attendee, MSTA Conference Lansing, Presenter, NSTA National Conference Boston, Selected Presenter, AAPT Flipped Learning Workshop 2021: AAPT Winter Conference Presenter, MSTA Conference Presenter 2023: MEA conference attendee Show less 2017: NSTA Maitland P Simmons Award for New Teachers, NSTA National Conference Los Angeles, Attendee & Award Winner, Rubicon Michigan Curriculum Summit, Presenter 2018: NSTA National Conference Atlanta, Selected Presenter, MSTA Conference Lansing, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference in Charlotte, Presenter 2019: MSTA Conference Grand Rapids, Presenter, NSTA National Conference St. Louis, Selected Presenter, Oakland County Best Practices Conference, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference… Show more 2017: NSTA Maitland P Simmons Award for New Teachers, NSTA National Conference Los Angeles, Attendee & Award Winner, Rubicon Michigan Curriculum Summit, Presenter 2018: NSTA National Conference Atlanta, Selected Presenter, MSTA Conference Lansing, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference in Charlotte, Presenter 2019: MSTA Conference Grand Rapids, Presenter, NSTA National Conference St. Louis, Selected Presenter, Oakland County Best Practices Conference, Presenter, NSTA Area Conference Cincinnati, Presenter 2020: MEA Conference Detroit, Attendee, MSTA Conference Lansing, Presenter, NSTA National Conference Boston, Selected Presenter, AAPT Flipped Learning Workshop 2021: AAPT Winter Conference Presenter, MSTA Conference Presenter 2023: MEA conference attendee Show less

Private Tutor

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2020

Private tutoring middle, high school and college students in Detroit Metro area in a variety of math and science subjects. Private tutoring middle, high school and college students in Detroit Metro area in a variety of math and science subjects.

Instructor

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

Taught back end (Ruby) and front end (CSS/Javascript/HTML) to high school girls in 2 week coding camps in Chicago and Philadelphia. I received training at Turing School in Denver, CO. Taught back end (Ruby) and front end (CSS/Javascript/HTML) to high school girls in 2 week coding camps in Chicago and Philadelphia. I received training at Turing School in Denver, CO.

NSF RET Researcher

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers at Oakland University. National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers at Oakland University.

Secondary Science Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

2015-2016: Teaching four sections of 9th grade Physics and two sections of 9-12 Forensic Science. Writing and developing curriculum for both classes. Sponsor of Green Team. MYP IB advisor. 2014-2015: Teaching four sections of 9th grade Physics and one section of 12th grade Science Elective. DEPSA is the only MYB IB school in the city of Detroit and is currently in cadency for the IB Diploma program. 2015-2016: Teaching four sections of 9th grade Physics and two sections of 9-12 Forensic Science. Writing and developing curriculum for both classes. Sponsor of Green Team. MYP IB advisor. 2014-2015: Teaching four sections of 9th grade Physics and one section of 12th grade Science Elective. DEPSA is the only MYB IB school in the city of Detroit and is currently in cadency for the IB Diploma program.

Ameri Corps Member

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

Teach for America Teach for America

2014 Detroit Corps Member

• Nov 2013 - Jun 2016

Secondary General Science in Detroit, Michigan starting in summer 2014. I was accepted as a junior in May 2013 and officially accepted my offer in November 2013. Participated in an intensive five week training Institute in Chicago where I taught physics at Noble- Muchin High School. Will be participating in Teach for America monthly Professional Development and receive regular feedback from Teach for America staff during my teaching career.

Campus Recruitment Fellow

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

I am working as a recruitment fellow for Teach for America since I was accepted as a junior. I will be helping to promote TFA and get information about their deadlines and application process. I will be maintaining a Facebook group and working on events and posters in the student center.

Secondary Science Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

Worked as a secondary science teacher for 9-12 physics class through Teach for America Chicago Institute at Muchin College Prep. Worked as a secondary science teacher for 9-12 physics class through Teach for America Chicago Institute at Muchin College Prep.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

I am a teaching assistant for a weekly Modern Physics and Junior Independent Study lab. I assist students and the instructor with the hands on lab and provide outside help.

Lab Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2013

I work with the lab technician to set up and break down introductory physics labs and organize lab equipment once a week.

New Student Orientation Committee Assistant

• Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

I work with two other student assistants and the Dean of Students to prepare and execute New Student Orientation at the College of Wooster in August 2013. We have interviewed and select members of the New Student Orientation Committee, ran training and planning sessions in April 2013 and prepare and execute the four day New Student Orientation in August 2013. I have focused on planning the social events at New Student Orientation, including an outdoor paint party, dance and pizza party, student… Show more I work with two other student assistants and the Dean of Students to prepare and execute New Student Orientation at the College of Wooster in August 2013. We have interviewed and select members of the New Student Orientation Committee, ran training and planning sessions in April 2013 and prepare and execute the four day New Student Orientation in August 2013. I have focused on planning the social events at New Student Orientation, including an outdoor paint party, dance and pizza party, student talent show and other events.

Physics Grader

• Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

I provide feedback on weekly homework assignments for introductory courses. August 2011 - April 2012: Introduction to Physics I & II August 2012 - April 2013: Astronomy of the Stars and Galaxies and Astronomy of the Solar System

High School Physics Tutor

• Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

I tutor high school students in AP Physics B to prepare for weekly homework sets, upcoming tests and the AP Physics B test.

Research Assistant

• May 2011 - Dec 2011

The Optical Spectra of Active Galactic Nuclei, Dr. Karen Lewis Processed over 200 CCD images to flux and wavelength calibrated spectra using IRAF software Completed a formal presentation, poster and paper presented to summer program and guests Fall, Researched potential new AGN to be studied using online databases

High School Tutor

• Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

Tutoring a high school student in mathematics and chemistry 1-2 times a week. Tutoring a high school student in mathematics and chemistry 1-2 times a week.

Undergraduate Researcher

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

University of Michigan Physics REU I was part of Professor McKay's research group and worked on a project related to characterizing the large scale structure of the universe, relating network theory to galaxy clusters. I also participate in a two week shop course and weekly lectures with the REU program. University of Michigan Physics REU I was part of Professor McKay's research group and worked on a project related to characterizing the large scale structure of the universe, relating network theory to galaxy clusters. I also participate in a two week shop course and weekly lectures with the REU program.

Web Development Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Worked through The College of Wooster Center for Entrepreneurship • Worked in PHP to develop the website for a start up company on the administrative end • Developed social networking marketing strategies for future implication • Formal poster and oral presentation to Trustees of the College and fellow students • Worked through The College of Wooster Center for Entrepreneurship • Worked in PHP to develop the website for a start up company on the administrative end • Developed social networking marketing strategies for future implication • Formal poster and oral presentation to Trustees of the College and fellow students

Resident Assistant/Tutor

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

Served as an instructor, tutor and counselor for at-risk high school students during a 6 week summer program. I lived in residence halls with the students during the school week. I taught dance and yoga courses to students once a week and monitored daily activities and college visits. I accompanied the students on a 5 day trip to Columbus, Ohio where we stayed on Ohio State's main campus. I learned the value of education, mentorship and leadership during Upward Bound. Served as an instructor, tutor and counselor for at-risk high school students during a 6 week summer program. I lived in residence halls with the students during the school week. I taught dance and yoga courses to students once a week and monitored daily activities and college visits. I accompanied the students on a 5 day trip to Columbus, Ohio where we stayed on Ohio State's main campus. I learned the value of education, mentorship and leadership during Upward Bound.

Lifeguard

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Participated in in service training, watching to pool area for safety concerns, cleaned pool areas and interacted with pool members. American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Participated in in service training, watching to pool area for safety concerns, cleaned pool areas and interacted with pool members.