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Jobs & Experiences
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An Educator of Many Hats
An Educator of Many Hats
A varied career, including a community gardener in Nicaragua, a nature guide in Alaska, a lecturer in Tahiti, a kids camp program manager in Washington, a public school teacher for DCPS, a traveling teacher trainer, and most recently a remote curriculum writer, all combine to make me a powerful and engaging educator with lots of experience to bring to the table.
Work Experience
Work Experience
CURRICULUM WRITER / IDAT
(International Diagnostic and Admissions Test)
April 2023 - Current contract
Generate study guides and corresponding test questions for schools’ evaluation of incoming international students for grade-level placement.
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CURRICULUM WRITER / SORA SCHOOLS
September 2022 - December 2022 (contract length)
Write 6-week, self-guided learning units for online high school students. Develop twelve units in Biology, Earth Science, and Chemistry with lessons focused on project-based, interactive learning.
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST / AMPLIFY EDUCATION
May 2022 – December 2022
Train teachers through professional development sessions, both in person and remote, on the application of the Amplify Science curriculum for K-6 classrooms around the United States.
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INSTRUCTIONAL COACH / DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
December 2018 – June 2022
Coach teachers on supporting English Language Learners through
differentiation and engaging use of technology and realia. Create and deliver professional development sessions, both school and district-wide.
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SCIENCE TEACHER / DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
August 2015 – December 2018
Teach Biology, Physics, and Environmental Science to grades 6-10. Develop units and daily lessons aligned to NGSS, with a focus on simultaneous content and language acquisition for English Language Learners.
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PROGRAM MANAGER / MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
May 2013 – January 2015
Develop environmental programming for use in Ritz Carlton resorts. Create over 120 hours of educational material for resort’s kids day camps and train staff on the implementation of the program.
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NATURALIST / OCEAN FUTURES SOCIETY
April 2009 – May 2013
Deliver environmental programming in resorts and cruise ships for both adults and children. Lecture on the local ecology for onboard entertainment program and lead kids' day camps.
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PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER / NICARAGUA
August 2007 - January 2009
Teach elementary students environmental education curriculum and facilitate teacher trainings. Lead community garden projects.
Other Skills
Other Skills
- Spanish (Intermediate)
- Restorative Practices Trainer
- Test Coordinator
- Science Department Chair
- Race and Equity Committee Member
- SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
Honors & Distinctions
Honors & Distinctions
- New Teacher of the Year, 2016
- Chancellors Cabinet, 2015
- Highly Effective Educator Evaluation, 2015-2020
- Biology Praxis Recognition of Excellence
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