A Bit About Myself...
A Bit About Myself...
Keep Growing, my personal philosophy, has recently solidified after completing an action research project. I have always loved to learn and try new things. It never occurred to me prior how much of my personality and drive are due to this insatiable appetite for growth.
October 2022 - Present
Plan, design, and facilitate professional development based on research-based practices and current standards
Collaborate with teachers, curriculum team, and administration to develop policies and practices to support the implementation and fidelity of the curriculum
Manage and maintain multiple curricula within multiple online platforms
Map science curriculum to current standards
Evaluate potential curriculum vendors and education technology providers
Manage the materials and kits for all science courses
Design and implement lessons and assessments for both synchronouos and asynchronous learning
Actively listen to and collaborate with students, parents, and peers to best meet the needs of students.
August 2013 - February 2022
Courses Taught: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Keystone Remediation
Designed the Biology curriculum
Evaluated and collaborated on curriculum for various other science courses
Designed remediation curriculum for individual students and/or groups
Utilized data to address students' areas of need
Differentiated instruction and materials as needed per general needs and IEP/504 requirements
Frequently collaborated with peers and parents to improve student outcomes
August 2016 - June 2019
Founded the club with student collaboration
Designed and implemented a yearly Elementary Science Night
Collaborated with student leaders to determine the group's interests and to plan activities and outings
July 2010 and July 2013
Co-designed camp curriculum
Led campers through various hands-on learning experiences that blended various areas of STEAM
BA Environmental Science (2011)
MA Curriculum and Instruction (2017)
Instructional II Biology 7-12 (2017)
Instructional II Chemistry 7-12 (2017)
Supervisor - Curriculum and Instruction K-12 (2018)