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Seattle, Washington, United States

- Develop and deliver high-quality project-based instruction in Physics, Chemistry, and Environmental Science for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students- Differentiate instruction to ensure equitable access to curriculum for diverse learners- Mentor a cohort of students from 9th-12th grade, developing Habits of Success and assisting with the college application process- Maintain relationships with families and community partners/volunteers

Martinsville, Va

- Develop and deliver high-quality instructional units in 8th-grade physical science, differentiating as necessary and incorporating creative hands-on, integrated STEM projects, design challenges, and scientific inquiry activities.- Mentor and remediate students during and after school as needed- Maintain relationships with families and community partners/volunteers

Blacksburg, Virginia

- Collaboratively planned and conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Online Master of Agricultural and Life Sciences (OMALS) degree program.- Served as a co-instructor and assessor for a "flipped classroom" 3000-level undergraduate course; "Communicating Agriculture in Writing."- Provided technical and evaluative support to the Graduate Extension Scholars program, an outreach program pairing agricultural scientists with Virgnia agriculture teachers and 4-H agents.

• Supervised 20-25 student leaders in planning, managing, developing, and evaluating seven community programs varying from K-12 after-school initiatives to alternative service breaks, including two annual special events drawing up to 500 participants and volunteers, each.• Maintained and expanded relationships with campus and community partners, alumni, and donors to support program development and fundraising efforts. • Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and retention, including student staff retreats and ongoing development, resulting in a 50% increase in volunteer participation over two years.

Hillsville, Va

• Developed and delivered discussion and inquiry-based lessons for Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Biology, Chemistry, and Natural Resources classes utilizing the resources of the Carol County High School (CCHS) STEM laboratory.• Worked with the CCHS STEM Lab Coordinator to research, develop, and deliver elementary and middle-school outreach programming for the STEM lab and to identify additional uses of the lab for other high school classes.

Blacksburg, Va

- Served as an instructor and lead guide for whitewater kayaking and canoeing- Assisted in providing a safe, enjoyable guest experience for a variety of other outdoor and environmental education activities including caving and naturalist hikes.

Harper'S Ferry, Wv

• Obtained and maintained certification as a whitewater rafting, zipline/canopy tour, and areal adventure park guide to supervise and provide customer service to guests in these programs.• Worked with a staff team of approximately 10 guides to supervise activities for a summer adventure day camp serving 12-25 youth each week trough the months of June/July.

Martinsville, Va

• Developed and delivered inquiry-based science outreach programs in public schools and programs for students in grades K-12, including afterschool programming for at-risk youth.• Worked with a community partner to design, deliver, and evaluate a one-week summer day camp serving 12 at-risk youth in grades 6-8, focusing on watershed ecology and resources.

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Contributed to a case study of a summer biochemistry research internship program for high school students, focusing on their development of scientific identify and career outlook.• Contributed to research and educational outreach activities involving the Plant Responses to Environmental Stress (the PREP program), an inquiry-based K-16 outreach and citizen science program managed by the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech.

Blacksburg, Va

• Developed and evaluated educational programs, planned events, and served as a general resource for approximately 150 campus residents as part of a student staff team of three.• Upheld residence hall policies to support students’ overall health and safety, including conduction of fire code inspections and conduct referrals for inappropriate behavior.• Served as a mentor and liaison between students and campus services, including crisis management for physical and mental health emergencies.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Agricultural, Leadership, And Community Education

Activities and Societies: YMCA at Virginia Tech, ALCE Graduate Student Council, Field Study at Carroll County High School

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: University Honors, Housing and Residence Life, The Marching Virginians, The YMCA at Virginia Tech

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Activities and Societies: International Baccalaureate Program, Varsity Swimming (2004-2007), Marching Bulldogs Band (2003-2006)