Assistant Professor in Earth Science Education, Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti, MI (September 2014 - Present)
Teach courses relevant to my specialty, including courses for pre-service teachers
Conduct research in Earth science education
Bring MS in Earth science education program back online after being shelved for three years
Supervise undergraduate and masters students conducting independent research
Lab Coordinator and Research Assistant, NC State University; Raleigh, NC (Fall 2010 - Spring 2014)
Develop and edit resources, including pre-class activities, lab activities and assessments, for Physical Geology lab.
Communicate in a positive, efficient manner with about 17 TAs per semester, including weekly meetings.
Organized research project on the impact of a structured learning environment and differences in teaching styles in multiple introductory geoscience labs.
Teaching and Research Assistant, NC State University; Raleigh, NC (August 2008 - Spring 2010)
Taught nine sections (honors and standard) of the Physical Geology lab.
Researched weathering patterns of volcanic ash in New Zealand under Dr. Lonnie Leithold.
Developed new ash weathering classification scheme using SEM.
Wrote in-house lab manuals for using FTIR and XRD, as well as software programs like PeakFit.
Biology I and II Teacher, Northern High School; Durham, NC (August 2007 - August 2008)
Designed daily lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments for Biology I (Standard, Honors, and ESL) and Advanced Placement Biology.
Developed DNA extraction and electrophoresis labs, in addition to running the 12 AP labs.
Founded and sponsored the Anime & Japanese Appreciation Club after school.
Engaged and prepared non English-speaking students all the way up through AP students for end of course tests.
Approached teaching from a theory of hands on, experiential education.
Communicated consistently with parents and faculty to ensure total involvement.
Student Teacher, Northern High School; Durham, NC (Spring 2007)
Taught Earth Sciences (ESL and Honors) and Astronomy (Standard and Honors) under the guidance of licensed teacher, Sam Fuerst.
Developed GPS lab currently being used by almost the entire department.
Made geology accessible through hands on activities geared toward multiple intelligences.
Attended faculty meetings, and tutored after school and during lunch.
Served as an Assistant Coach for Varsity Track and Field, and a long term substitute for remedial Algebra I and Intro to High School Math.
Lab Assistant at James Cook University; Townsville, Australia (Spring 2006)
Helped Dr. Jody Webster analyze and classify hand samples and petrographic thin sections
for four papers now in publication.
Youth Director, Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church; Durham, NC (Spring, Summer 2005)
Organized and led a growing youth program through Sunday School, Youth Group and “Friday Night Live”.
Engaged with families and their children from sixth through twelfth grade.
Highly personality and communication driven job.
Tutor, Durham Public School System; Durham, NC (Spring 2004, 2005)
Helped disadvantaged and underachieving elementary school students catch up and keep up on math and reading skills
Prepared students for end of grade exams (EOGs).
Science Teaching Assistant at East Carteret High School; Beaufort, NC (Fall 2005)
Developed weekly labs and activities to illustrate key unit concepts to budding scientists.
Researched students’ extracurricular interests to find ties to Science and encourage a love of learning.
Camp Counselor, Camp Merrie-Woode; Sapphire, NC (Summers 2003-2007)
Lived in and served “in loco parentis” of cabins with 4-10 girls age 7-17 while designing skits and activities for camp and teaching English riding lessons.
Helped develop and lead a level-based initiative designed to set manageable goals to achieve on and around horses.
Served as barn manager on director’s days off.
Maintained detailed feed, medicine, grooming and workout schedule for 22 horses.
Summer 2007: Head choreographer for musical.