Educational Experience
IB Biology/IB ESS/HS Biology and ESS: July 2017-present
- Teach IB Biology
- Teach IB ESS
- Teach 9th grade advanced Biology and ESS
- Mentor iGEM team
AP Chemistry/AP Biology/HS Chemistry, Physical, and Computer Science Teacher, STEAM teacher: August 2015 - present
The 2nd annual AISJ Science Fair
- Taught AP Biology
- Taught AP and HS Chemistry
- Taught Physical Science
- Taught Robotics (EV3 and VEX: brick, graphical and natural C+ language)
- Introduced STEAM program and taught the course
- Introduced Annual HS Science Fair
IB Examiner International Baccalaureate: 2014 – present
IB Biology, IB ESS, and HS/MS Science Teacher American International School of Rotterdam: 2011 - 2015
CanSat Team in Norway
- Curriculum Development for Science for Grades 6-12
- Taught IB Biology Years 1 and 2
- Taught IB Environmental Systems and Societies Years 1 and 2
- Taught Grade 9/10 Biology
- Taught 6th and 8th grade integrated Science
- Fostered authentic learning through extensive labs and hands-on activities
- Enabled quality lab experiences through the establishment of an up-to-date Science department fully equipped for lab and demonstrative instruction
- Enriched student experience through collaboration between upper and lower school students
- Enhanced student learning through elementary school support in Science program
Science Teacher, Shanghai Community International School, Shanghai, China: 2009-2011
- Taught 9th, 8th, and 7th Grade Integrated Science
- Developed science curriculum for current and subsequent school years, specifically focusing on preparation of students for the IB program
- Fostered authentic learning through extensive labs and hands-on activities
- Enabled quality lab experiences through the establishment of an up-to-date Science department fully equipped for lab and demonstrative instruction
- Facilitated inter- and intra-departmental collaborations
- Enriched student experience through collaboration between upper and lower school students
- Encouraged student leadership and unity through creation of House System in Middle School
- Enabled community service and meaningful IB Creativity Action Service (CAS) hours in the development of the after-school program “Horse Back Riding for Children with Disabilities”
ESOL Teacher, Shanghai Community International School, Shanghai, China: 2009-2010
Participated in ongoing development of curriculum
- Fostered language acquisition in 6th – 8th grade students
Ecclesiastical Teacher, Private, Las Cruces, NM; Shanghai, China; Rotterdam, Netherlands: 2008 – 2012
- Taught High School Youth (ages 14 – 18)
- Motivated and Inspired Youth in an early morning program (6 a.m.)
Science Consultant, Las Cruces Public Schools, NM: 2000-2009
- Enhanced authentic learning by training teachers how to implement animal dissections with students
- Enabled authentic learning by conducting animal dissections in conjunction with teaching associated biology
- Built authentic learning experiences by assisting teachers in completing inquiry driven chemistry experiments with students
- Fostered greater appreciation and enthusiasm for science in after-school science programs
- Facilitated inquiry driven methodology and incorporation of the scientific method by conducting school wide science fairs.
- Promoted student safety and enabled authentic learning in planning and assisting in curriculum-based field trips lasting one to five days.
Private Violin Instructor, Las Cruces, NM 2000-2009
- Enabled music and violin learning in Middle and High School students
Tutor, Salt Lake City Public Schools 1990-1997
- Tutored home-bound students in all areas of study
Teacher’s Assistant, University of Utah 1993 - 1997
- Enabled learning of biology and immunology, college level