What I Have Done

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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