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Designed the curriculum for 7th and 8th grade Science and guided the development of the curriculum for 6th grade Science. Led the department through curriculum design and staff training to achieving Dark Blue for PVAAS with a 38% growth in Science PSSA scores. Participated in meetings with the Director of Instruction, the Directors of Student Development, the Special Education Coordinator, the ELD Coordinator, and the other Department Chairs to collaborate on school programming, instructional design, professional development, policies and procedures, and school-wide incentives. Conducted formal and informal observations of department members using the Danielson Framework, and mentored new teachers and was utilized as a model classroom for classroom management, co-teaching models, and for accommodations and modifications in the classroom. Designed and led multiple Professional Development trainings for the entire staff on topics such as: Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Various Educational Abilities, Increasing Rigor in the Classroom, Utilization of Hands on Activities to Increase Student Engagement, and Use of PowerSchool for New Teachers.

Adapted as a biology teacher to teach different subjects in diverse school settings

Designed and implemented new lessons for a semester of Environmental Science classes.Utilized Internet resources to expand the education of students in Biology and Environmental Science.Accomodated lessons on a weekly basis for a student with severe disabilities.

Managed the largest order in the store.Strengthened the art department through organization and training.