Department Head PreK-5 Science and Engineering - Wellesley Public Schools - Wellesley, MA
(2023-07)
- Spearheaded cross-disciplinary curriculum trainings for 50+ educators, embedding Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices to enhance student agency and engagement.
- Assisted in the district's review of AI in education by developing and facilitating a steering committee to create comprehensive guidance for ethical and instructional use.
- Led and coordinated the PreK-5 science program, enhancing curriculum engagement for over 1,500 students and training 90 teachers.
- Ensured successful implementation of STE Standards across 6 elementary schools in the district, enhancing educational outcomes, specifically 81% Grade 5 students Meeting or Exceeding on the STE MCAS.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored the PreK-5 science program and provided leadership for district-wide science initiatives.
STEM Coach - Sigsbee Charter School - Key West, FL
(2022-07 - 2023-06)
- Delivered targeted coaching and professional development, resulting in an increase in teacher effectiveness ratings.
- Coordinated marine science field experiences for grades K-8 to strengthen the school's place-based education.
- Facilitated the writing of a grant through the Department of Defense to enhance students' self-efficacy in STEM courses.
- Organized the school-based STEM Fair, which showcased over 50 student-led projects.
STEM Middle School Teacher - Horace O'Bryant School - Key West, FL
(2022-01 - 2022-07)
- Developed and implemented STEM lessons aligned with the Florida State Standards for grades 6-8.
- Implemented SeaPerch robotics with 8th-grade students.
Technology Coach - Forestdale School - Sandwich, MA
(2018-07 - 2021-05)
- Developed a Technology Coaching model for the school to implement technology effectively.
- Organized Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with teachers to foster digital literacy and provide professional development.
- Co-taught lessons with classroom teachers for integrating technology and STEM standards.
- Presented at the MASSCUE Conference for digital video game design (2018) and novel engineering (2019).
- Participated in Massachusetts' Department of Education's Networks for STEM and Digital Literacy Computer Science to develop curriculum and an integration guide for educators.
- Assisted with the development of the District-Wide Technology Plan.
- Served as Team Leader for Specialist teachers, conducting meetings for curriculum planning and family events.
Technology Teacher - Forestdale School - Sandwich, MA
(2016-08 - 2018-06)
- Implemented the first Launch Kindergarten Computer Science curriculum in the district as a Certified Project Lead the Way Instructor.
- Developed and implemented a K-2 technology curriculum aligned to ISTE 2016 standards and the MA Digital Literacy and Computer Science Framework.
- Assisted teachers to integrate digital tools into their instruction.
Camp Director - Empow Studios - Osterville, MA
(2016-05 - 2019-08)
- Led a team of instructors teaching campers ages 8-15 about robotics, video game design, and animation.
- Conducted training for new camp instructors.
Fifth Grade Teacher - Bellview Elementary School - Pensacola, FL
(2015-08 - 2016-06)
- Piloted the integration of Google Chromebooks in a one-to-one classroom setting.
- Nominated as Teacher of the Year for instruction and professionalism.
- Rated Highly Effective according to Danielson's Framework for Teacher Evaluation.
Second Grade Teacher - Global Learning Academy - Pensacola, FL
(2014-08 - 2015-05)
- Developed innovative approaches that led to 100% proficiency in
