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Chicago, Il, Us

Applied research in learning sciences and content area pedagogy alongside user and market insights to design prototypes, exemplars, and guidelines.Created rigorous research briefs to help decide prioritization, scaling, or go/no-go decisions for 5 initiatives.Analyzed current offerings and competitors to inform content and product roadmaps.Championed evidence-based design through team presentations and cross-functional collaboration.

Led a team of 3 instructional designers.Launched and scaled content for supplemental, modular curriculum product (Newsela ELA).Developed content for 15+ district and enterprise custom curriculum clients, including in support of $1MM+ TCV deals.Analyzed content data and user behavior to inform content strategy and roadmap.Participated in product discovery, definition, and validation of new features.Collaborated with external content partners for new initiatives.

San Francisco Bay Area

Design curriculum and instructional supports based on Newsela's leveled reading content

El Cerrito/Richmond, Ca

+ Co-develop school vision aligned to Summit Learning model and outcomes in a 7th – 10th grade school with a diverse student population (40% Latino/a, 25% Black, 20% Asian-American, 15% White)+ Co-lead and manage 20+ faculty+ Use data to make decisions about new instructional initiatives+ Maintain positive, relationship-based culture through tier 2 and tier 3 supports for students and their families+ Plan and implement professional development during two-week intersessions 4 times per year+ Manage our testing program that includes testing all 400+ students multiple times per year

San Francisco Bay Area

+ Coached 9 teachers in our beginning teacher program across two sites and a range of subject areas+ Managed our math intervention program across all 11 Summit Schools, including the successful introduction and adoption of ST Math across all middle schools

Redwood City, Ca

+ Identified and analyzed relevant market data about transportation, school options, and demographic trends to inform growth decisions in San Jose area

+ Wrote multiple lesson guides that explain the math concepts and teaching strategies behind new real-world math lessons (available at mathalicious.com)

Mountain View, Ca

+ Taught advanced, hands-on, lab-based courses in science and math (periodic table, quantum mechanics, statistics, pi) for middle school students

Kipp Heartwood Academy, San Jose, Ca

+ Taught 8th grade math course and advanced 8th grade math course (hybrid of Algebra 1 & grade 8 content)+ Implemented and adapted new Common Core-aligned curriculum (Eureka Math)+ Incorporated rich opportunities for mathematical modeling, numeracy development, and problem solving (MARS tasks, inside math, three-act tasks, visualpatterns.org, Mathalicious lessons, openmiddle.com, etc.)+ Used educational technology daily with 1-to-1 Chromebooks (Khan Academy, Desmos, TuvaLabs)+ Developed deep understanding of Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice as well as content standards across the middle and high school grades+ Accepted into “Teach, Learn, Lead” Fellowship to collaborate with other San Jose educators on leading positive change in education

Dartmouth College

+ Developed and taught college readiness curriculum for 30 SEAD students in summer of 2013+ Previously taught SAT prep course in summer of 2011

H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program

+ Taught four sections of 7th grade English and one section of 9th grade English+ Redesigned middle school course as a reading and writing workshop+ Engaged with colleagues in a progressive education professional learning group; visited local schools and attended the Coalition of Essential Schools conference (Nov. 2012) at the Met School in Providence, RI+ Participated in TESA (teacher expectations and student achievement) professional development which focuses on using peer observations to reduce teacher bias

Hanover, Nh

+ Taught 4 courses across 9th to 12th grades: Honors Russian Literature, Greek Mythology, Contemporary American Culture, and Expository Writing+ Managed independent project program for fifteen seniors paired with community members

Washington D.C. Metro Area

+ Analyzed and cleaned school-level charter school data to produce state-level data quality reports across all states with charter schools

Master’S Degree, Policy, Organizations, And Leadership Studies

Advanced Software Engineering Immersive, Computer Software Engineering

Activities and Societies: 12-week software engineering immersive program with over 1000+ hours of coding. Full-stack development.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General