Science & Avid Teacher, Science Tosa, Intervention Tosa
Escondido, Ca
- Extensive experience teaching Biology, Oceanography, Earth Systems, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, Health, AVID (college and career readiness), and special education co-taught classes of a variety of students including many emerging multilingual learners (EMLs), students with individualized education plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and socio-economically disadvantaged students- Coached and mentored teachers of all levels of experience through co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, implementing site and district instructional focuses, and non-evaluative observations- Facilitated studio days to promote department wide reflective teaching and collaboration cycles- Collaborated as a team to develop a pilot outline and supported the adoption of a new Biology textbook- Adapted curriculum for multiple methods of learning such as portfolios, project-based learning and distance learning using Google Workspace, Canvas, Edgenuity, Edpuzzle, Gizmos, and Microsoft- Organized data to identify and offer supportive student interventions- Redesigned science department curriculum to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)- Demonstrated need and provided department wide support for implementation of a four point scale using standards based grading (SBG)- Designated webmaster in charge of organizing and updating the school website design 2015-2022- Led a team in the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation process- Advised 9th Grade Academy Science House Lead, 9th Grade Intervention Team, National Honor Society, Freshmen Class, Doctor Who Club, & Safe School Ambassadors
