Question 1

Taught

Accepted Answer

• Places I've worked: Chicago, Denver, Newark, Harlem
 • Courses I've taught: 
    • 1st/2nd grade reading 
    • 6th grade writing
    • 7th grade science, math
    • 8th grade math
    • High School: Algebra I, Physics, Chemistry, SAT Prep, College Preparation
 • Highlights:
    • Taught 9th-grade physics with student SAT II scores at the 40th percentile against self-selecting seniors.
    • Developed curriculum modifications for special needs students, achieving comparable SAT II results.
    • Led adoption and implementation of a new context-based math curriculum.
    • Coached teachers on effective instructional practices.
    • Founded a service-based science club

Question 2

Lead (School Level)

Accepted Answer

• Founding Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction
    • Led the founding team, establishing mission, vision, and a college-focused culture.
    • Oversaw instructional and curricular development across all subjects.
    • Ensured culturally responsive, standards-aligned instruction through PD, lesson feedback, and observations.
    • Implemented data-driven instruction to address student needs.
    • Collaborated to hire faculty and staff.
    • Achieved state assessment results that consistently outperformed the district with year-over-year growth.
 • Leadership Fellow (Accelerate Institute + Democracy Prep)
    • Selected for the prestigious Ryan Fellowship, preparing educators to become principals in urban charter schools.
    • Completed the Accelerate Institute program, blending Kellogg School of Management coursework with leadership strategies.
    • Served on the leadership team at Democracy Prep Public Charter High School in Harlem as part of my field study.

Question 3

Lead (Network-Level)

Accepted Answer

• Network Science and Math Director, Network High School Director
    • High School Design & Transition:
       • Researched best practices in high school design and created a guiding document aligning organizational values with industry standards.
       • Built and supported the transition process from 8th grade to high school.
    • Curriculum Design & Funding:
       • Designed and implemented the BRICK model for high school math and science curriculum.
       • Secured grant funding for science labs through Students 2 Science and increased cultural relevance in curricula.
    • Professional Development & Model Alignment:
       • Led professional development and maintained a Resource Hub aligning SEL with Math and Science.
       • Contributed to PK-12 model alignment and districtwide testing protocols.

Question 4

Designed Professional Learning

Accepted Answer

• Director of Science
    • I developed innovative professional learning programs that aligned with standards-based instruction and equitable teaching practices. I led the creation of practical tools, instructive blogs, and processes to support educators. I also worked to position the organization as a thought leader in science education by fostering collaboration with mission-aligned organizations.
    • Samples:
       • Prompts to Enhance Grade-Level Science Learning(https://unbounded.org/resources/prompts-to-enhance-grade-level-science-learning/)
       • Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER): A Simple Framework for Writing Across Subject Areas(https://unbounded.org/resources/claim-evidence-reasoning-cer-a-simple-framework-for-writing-across-subject-areas/)
       • Phenomena Hub(https://unbounded.org/resources/phenomena-hub/)
       • Webinar (with Amber Woods): Teaching Today’s Student Scientists in Three Dimensions(https://unbounded.org/resources/teaching-todays-student-scientists-in-three-dimensions/)
       • Science Leadership and Coaching Round Tables(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/unbounded-org_education-science-gleam-activity-7282398851947286529-HDmb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAk7YDEBASzAr8sI0rX2QUQNqkztpvILMfc)
       • NSTA Presentations:
          • Making Meaning: Bringing the Community into Your Curriculum
          • Teaching Changemakers: Science Instruction to Make a Difference
          • Bringing Science Home: Affirm Student Scientists
          • More than Mobiles and Diagrams: Modeling with a Purpose

Question 5

Volunteered and Organized

Accepted Answer

• PTA Diversity Council Chair
    • Website(https://sites.google.com/view/stclouddiversitycouncil/home)
    • Black History Month Family Guide(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZCYB-UNTKfvYUBUlBDdKqE9lhC6dqn3b/view?usp=sharing)
    • Past Events:
       • Facilitated Round Tables about topics such as: Indigenous People, Talking about Big Things with Little People, Seeking Calm in Times of Chaos, Championing Neurodiversity, Building Positive Math Identity, How to Talk with Kids about Gender
 • Founder and Leader of "Share Your Story," an annual community children's author event
 • Girl Scout Cookie Manager (Coordinated the sale of approximately 10,000 Girl Scout cookies!)
 • Manage grade-Level communication for elementary school families

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