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. 

Curriculum Coordinator, Science 9-12 - The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

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. 

Science Teacher - Big Beaver Falls High School

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

Science Club Advisor - Big Beaver Falls High School

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

Science Camp Director/Teacher - Robert Morris University

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)