Host/Preparation Chef - Nami Nori West Village - West Village
(2024-06)
- Coordinated seating arrangements in a highly-rated Michelin Guide restaurant for up to 150 guests per shift, ensuring optimal flow and guest satisfaction in a high-traffic restaurant environment.
- Addressed over 50 customer inquiries weekly, providing solutions to questions and concerns directly.
- Coordinated a team of 5 front-of-house staff during dinner service, ensuring efficient guest flow and service quality.
- Prepared and organized 30+ fresh ingredients daily for Front of House chefs, streamlining their meal preparation efforts.
- Coordinated the packing and timely delivery of up to 100 to-go orders daily ensuring all orders met quality standards for customer satisfaction.
Science teacher - Bronx Charter School for Excellence - Bronx
(2024-09 - 2026-06)
- Instructed 20+ students in 7th Grade Science, utilizing hands-on experiments and interactive lessons to enhance understanding of scientific concepts.
- Taught 6th grade science curriculum including hands-on experiments and interactive lessons, engaging 25+ students in scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
- Designed and taught an engaging Introduction to Piano course for 15 students, emphasizing hands-on piano techniques and foundational music theory, resulting in 90% of students demonstrating proficiency by course end.
Science teacher - Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys
(2022-09 - 2024-08)
- Instructed A.P. Biology to a class of 30 students, fostering critical thinking skills. My students scored higher than the New York State and Global average on the AP Biology Exam.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for the Regents Living Environment (Biology) curriculum.
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons on Environmental Science principles to enhance student understanding and interest.
- Taught Principles of Chemistry to high school students, utilizing interactive experiments and real-world applications to enhance understanding and engagement.
Biology Instructor - Iona University
(2023-06 - 2023-08)
Taught Biology II to a small class of college students, focusing on advanced topics such as ecology, genetics, and human anatomy.
Adjunct lecturer - City University of New York: College of Staten Island
(2018-01 - 2020-05)
- Instructed Anatomy and Physiology I lecture and lab courses for 20+ students, enhancing their understanding of complex biological systems.
- Anatomy and Physiology II, lecture and lab
Head science teacher - Mary McDowell Friends School
(2017-08 - 2022-06)
- Instructing Neuroscience (12th grade)
- Biology (11th grade)
- Chemistry (10th grade)
- Earth and Space Science (9th grade)
Instructor - Delgado Community College
(2009-08 - 2011-04)
- Anatomy and Physiology I, lecture and laboratory
- General Biology I, lecture and laboratory
- Introductory Biology (non-majors)
Teacher - De La Salle High School
(2008-08 - 2009-07)
- Ninth grade honors biology
- Tenth grade college prep biology
- Eleventh and twelfth grade anatomy and physiology
- Eleventh grade chemistry
Teacher - Abramson Science and Technology Charter School
(2007-08 - 2008-06)
- Ninth grade biology
- Fourth grade general science
Natural Sciences Tutor - Center for Educational Resources, Tulane University
(2006-09 - 2007-04)
- Tutoring undergraduate students in General biology, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, and genetics
- Organic chemistry and biological chemistry
Resident Assistant - Loyola University Department of Residential Life
(2003-08 - 2004-11)
- Assisted in maintaining the day to day operation of the residence halls
- Advised individual residents in personal, social, and academic matters
- Mediated roommate conflicts
- Enforced residence hall policies and made disciplinary referrals when necessary
- Performed weekly inspections and completed maintenance requests
- Helped maintain security by not allowing unauthorized people into the residence halls
- Organized numerous social and educational floor functions
