AP Physics 1 & 2, Physics, Earth Science & AP Environmental Science Teacher at Carrboro High School (2016-08 – Present)
- Held various leadership positions within the school such as department chair, leadership team member, School Improvement Team Co-Lead and Scholars of Color co-advisor
- Differentiated homework, lessons, activities and assessments for students with learning disabilities and ESL
- Audited a course for Earth Science for Chapel-Hill Carrboro City School District
- Held a positive and professional working relationship with students, parents, other teachers and administration
- Incorporated use of technology in the classroom through Kahoot!, Quizlet Live and through Google Apps for Education
- Motivated students to be confident and proud of their scientific accomplishment when the classroom morale was low & promoted trust in self and others within the class
Student Teacher at Walter J. Williams High School (2015-09 – 2016-05)
10th – 12th Grade Physical Science & Chemistry
- Planned and implemented lessons in the form of guided instruction, direct instruction and inquiry based instruction & modified lessons based on formative & summative assessment
- Maintained a professional working relationship with my Cooperating Teacher and various faculty in the building
- Utilized use of the SMART Board to incorporate technology in the classroom as well as Chromebooks, Plickers and the Google Apps for education
- Differentiated homework, quizzes, projects and exams for students who had learning modifications
- Educated students to explore their options of life after high school and introduced websites including but not limited to College Board into their vocabulary
Field Experience at Eastern Guildford High School (2015-03 – 2015-05)
10th-11th Grade, Astronomy Course (elective)
- Planned and implemented several class periods through a debate on Pluto and its planet status
- Set-up and guided students in labs regarding density and the cosmic skies
Field Experience at Elon Elementary (2014-03 – 2014-05)
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Science
- Collaborated with Cooperating Teacher in implementing and planning instruction during the Biomes unit
- Assisted Cooperating Teacher in the day to day activities of helping students transition from class to class and bathroom duties
- Differentiated classroom activities with students who had physical disabilities
Instructor at Duke Pre-College (2024-06 – Present)
Aerospace Engineering, middle school program
- Served as an instructor for the middle school program, Aerospace Engineering
- Developed lesson plans for students that included engineering design projects and labs associated with aerospace engineering
College Access Team Member at Elon University (2014-01 – 2016-05)
- Serves as a mentor for 5 to 7 high school students work on college research
- Assists the Academy in reminding students of Elon Academy policies
- Educates students on the importance of standardized testing, picking the right high school classes as well as maintaining a positive social life
Office of Student Conduct Student Worker at Elon University (2013-05 – 2016-01)
- Upload and create student files for current cases in the office
- Assists staff in managing calendars and providing customer service to those who
Elon Academy Summer Mentor at Elon University (2013-05 – 2015-07)
- Served as a teaching assistant for Elon Academy summer enrichment classes
- Carried out duties required for the day to day running of the program including
- Provided one-on-one support to various students with their personal lives
- Inspired students to believe in their own potential and future success
- Supervised students on college visits
AmeriCorps Vista Summer Associate at Elon University (2014-06 – 2014-08)
- Tracked student performance in a class in Engineering 101
- Carried out the goal of preventing summer learning loss for Elon Academy students
Elon Ambassador at Elon University (2012-09 – 2016-05)
