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I develop frameworks and processes for efficient and effective science curriculum development across grades K-8. Using backwards planning and a 5E learning progression structure, I design standards-aligned unit blueprints and support content writers to develop a cohesive, high-quality curriculum that reflects best practices for rigorous inquiry-based.

I design and run both public and private adventures, specializing in introducing new players to the wild and wonderful world of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Additionally, I am spearheading the development of a comprehensive curriculum for learning how to be an excellent Dungeon Master and designing courses in Communication and Campaign Design.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Increased alignment of K-8 science curriculum to equity and content rubrics by 10% by developing research plans, recruiting and interviewing teacher reviewers, and synthesizing prioritized feedback into compelling reports for vendors.Expedited the timeline of development of the 9-12 science curriculum by six months by creating procedures and schedules.

Remote

Streamlined the process for developing consensus regarding curriculum alignment by designing robust graphic organizers for data collection, training and managing a team of four, and developing data analysis and consensus-building methods to identify and resolve disagreements amongst reviewers. Summarized alignment of curriculum to a rubric with nine.

Chicago, IL

Increased adoption rate of Criterion-Based Grading practices from 4%-60% of teachers through designing and implementing professional learning that was engaging and practical, synthesizing research and industry best practices into accessible resources and tools, and providing regular opportunities for mentoring and feedback. Improved engagement, feelings of.

Evanston, IL

David Dunand's Advanced Functional Metallurgical LabDeveloped a novel processing technique for creating metallic foams with aligned, elongated pores for use in both structural and energy applications. Published in Material Letters and presented at multiple conferences, including the highly exclusive MetFoam conference in Barcelona in 2015.Erik Luijten's.

Washington, DC

South Hadley, MA

My research in the Hudgings Optoelectronics Laboratory at Mount Holyoke College examined the thermal degradation of organic light-emitting diodes using thermoreflectance microscopy. Using LabVIEW I extended the commonly used 4-bucket technique for thermal signal integration into a "2^n-bucket" technique for higher signal analysis accuracy and shorter.

South Hadley, MA

Weekly, I developed a short introductory lecture and an instructive worksheet and supported students in learning the basics of Mathematica and MATLAB. Outside of classtime, I held two office hours weekly to assist students with these programs as they worked on homework for the course.

Cambridge, MA

I conducted research on the stability of nanocrystalline alloys at high temperatures. Through theoretical model development and experimental research, I developed novel alloy structures and analyzed them using x-ray diffraction.

Arlington, VA

At Steffan & Co., Inc. I restructured, maintained, and regularly updated the webpage, interviewed and tested candidates, and maintained regular communication with clients. I wrote instruction manuals for various office tasks and authored blog posts that were sent out via monthly emails.

South Hadley, MA

I worked during the winter and spring of 2010 to develop a virtual classroom so that math-intensive courses in physics and chemistry might include students from other campuses without the need to commute.

Master Of Science - Ms, Education

Master Of Science - Ms, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Queer Pride Graduate Student Association (QPGSA) (President, Treasurer, Conference Chair), Graduate Leadership.

Bachelor Of Arts, Physics, Cum Laude With High Honors In Physics

Activities and Societies: Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, Sigma Xi Research Honor Society, Society of Physics Students, Rugby Team.