Designed curriculum, planned, and taught a 20-hour introductory workshop on videogame design and development for kids (ages 10 - 15) at a residential summer camp. Each summer (2014 - 2019, 2021) worked with up to 90 students in up to three sessions. Supervised and coached six assistant instructors and numerous counselor-aides.

Part-time consulting for initiation of pilot programs at Massachusetts schools and therapy centers. Performed hands-on demonstrations and conducted teacher-training of a kinesthetic-learning videogame system for children with learning disabilities.

Working in a team to design new, wildlife-conservation focused, mobile learning games and associated media, including NGSS-compliant classroom curricula and website content. Did the level design and led the story & educational-content design for mobile game app "Turtle Trails - Save Me!"​, currently available in the Apple and Google app stores. Led the design of the game trailer. Led the curriculum design and development for "Save Endangered Turtles" elementary & middle-school units… Show more Working in a team to design new, wildlife-conservation focused, mobile learning games and associated media, including NGSS-compliant classroom curricula and website content. Did the level design and led the story & educational-content design for mobile game app "Turtle Trails - Save Me!"​, currently available in the Apple and Google app stores. Led the design of the game trailer. Led the curriculum design and development for "Save Endangered Turtles" elementary & middle-school units, facilitated pilot testing. Show less

Educator outreach; design consulting on Playful Learning initiative; assisted in game-design training programs for adolescents.

Facilitated use of game-based learning in academic classes. Taught CAD and Simulation-Game Design classes. Assistive-technology integration and support.

High School Science & Engineering Teacher, 2002 - 2012Taught Engineering, Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, and 8th grade General Science. Consistently earned praise from students, parents, and supervisor. Integrated use of digital simulations, games, and collaborative tools. Facilitated participation of 8th grade science classes in two game-based learning research studies. High School Science Department Head, 2006 - 2010Primarily responsible for… Show more High School Science & Engineering Teacher, 2002 - 2012Taught Engineering, Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, and 8th grade General Science. Consistently earned praise from students, parents, and supervisor. Integrated use of digital simulations, games, and collaborative tools. Facilitated participation of 8th grade science classes in two game-based learning research studies. High School Science Department Head, 2006 - 2010Primarily responsible for curriculum development and coordination. Promoted and facilitated increased use of computer-based instruction in science classes. Evaluated, selected, and assisted with implementation of various software products, including assistive technology. Trained and supported 9 new science teachers with widely-varying levels of classroom experience. Show less

Taught general science and multi-level mathematics to students in grades 6 - 8. Designed curriculum. Organized and led the annual school Science Fair.

Taught general science to 4 sections of students in grades 5 - 8. Designed curriculum. Organized and led the annual school Science Fair.

Taught 9th grade Physical Science

Principal software engineerManager of a development group