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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

-Taught AP Computer Science, CS Programming, Intro to Artificial Intelligence, Exploring Technology and the Arts, Game Design, Robotics, and Precalculus.-Drove vision and developed electives for the school’s new STEM program.-Fostered a collaborative and innovative environment that allowed FTC robotics students to thrive in competition while honing their problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Taught Intro CS I, Intro CS II, Honors CS, AP CS A, Webpage Design, AP CS Principles, Robotics, and Intro to Design and Making-Developed mastery-based computer science projects that differentiated for a wide range of abilities and interests, such as game design and machine learning-Collaborated on the middle and high school CS course sequence to cultivate the program and to provide multiple entry points for discovering CS-Designed and pitched courses with an eye toward more inclusive, creative STEM-based electives to connect with underrepresented students-Advocated for departmental roles, including the addition of a new computer science position, that best serve student interests and support faculty members-Mentored new computer science teachers in effective teaching strategies and coding techniques-Instructed students and faculty members on the safe use and applications of lab equipment, such as woodworking tools, 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, embroidery machine, etc.-Coordinated logistics of purchasing, inventory, and documentation of lab materials and equipment-Launched after school program that spawned two FTC robotics teams

-Envisioned and designed curriculum for six CS summer programs, such as Cupcakes and Coding, Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe: Coding and Cryptography, Intro to Python: AI, etc.-Managed budget and purchasing and designed print materials-Recruited student mentors to help with camp activities-Ran six weeks of camp for rising 2nd through 8th graders with an average of twenty students per week

Asheville, North Carolina Area

-Taught Honors Precalculus, Calculus, AP Computer Science, and AP Computer Science Principles-Led dorm team consisting of faculty and student leaders, facilitated student mediations, and coordinated dorm meetings/activities-Served on the Academic Committee to collaborate on the vision for the curriculum and pedagogy of the school-Created a school-wide community service curriculum, organized school-wide service days, planned service-learning convocations, and planned a two-day service-learning orientation for the sophomore class-Advised group of six students

Salisbury, Nc

-Crafted sermons, children’s sermons, and prayers for leading congregation in worship-Revamped the Milford Hills UMC website and updated the youth ministry’s Social Media accounts-Developed lesson plans and wrote curriculum for weekly Middle and High School Sunday School classes, Bible studies, and Sunday evening programs-Organized local and international outreach opportunities for students and coordinated fundraising efforts for youth activities, including a Silent Auction-Designed mailings and communications for youth and church events-Planned and lead children’s ministry events, such as Vacation Bible School and a monthly kid’s club

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

-Analyzed client needs and defined requirements-Wrote analysis and technical documents for clients-Wrote test scripts for system testing and load balancing-Mentored clients in using new technologies through classes and one on one sessions-Created a custom search solution utilizing Solr, Alfresco, and JBoss Portal-Developed custom portlets for JBoss Portal-Developed custom workflow and master pages for Microsoft SharePoint-Worked independently communicating needs to clients, defining and completing tasks, and reporting progress to project lead

Master'S Degree, Computer Science

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Divinity/Ministry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics