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Led visiting school groups through various design-challenge science labs, such as building solar powered electrical circuits and engineering model roller coasters.Adapted curriculum based on grade level standards for visiting students.Instructed all grade levels, K-12.Taught science workshops for Girl Scout troops earning their "Make It Matter" science badge.Facilitated advisory/design workshops for youth engineering teams participating in the annual "Tech Challenge".

grade 8-Physical SciencePlanned lessons and implemented standards-based instruction in Physical Science to students with varied learning styles and ability levels, including English language learners, special needs, and GATE students.Provided clear instruction, assessment, and academic support for two class periods (60 students) daily.Upheld a safe and positive learning environment for all students.Attended department, staff, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings regularly.Maintained contact with parents regarding their student's progress.grade 7 Life ScienceImplemented standards-based instruction in Life Science.Taught weekly hands-on labs to 60 students of varying ability levels and learning styles.Integrated use of interactive white board during instruction to create engaging learning experiences for students.

Assisted with critical literacy curriculum design, guiding multilingual students through Earth Science curriculum.Differentiated learning for English language development students.Developed management and scaffolding techniques for a classroom of students with diverse interests and ability levels.

Assisted in organizing field days for the BioSITE (Biology Students Investigating Their Environment) program.Promoted environmental awareness through outdoor journaling and inquiry-based activities in the field.Guided high school and elementary school students through Water Quality and Pollution Tolerance Index testing at many sites along local rivers, creeks, and lakes.Informed students on the local watershed and riparian community including bird, fish, and macro invertebrate educationImproved and standardized lab activity kids for elementary school teachers to use in their classrooms as supplemental material to the BioSITE program. Assisted high school students with presentations at the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s annual Creek-wise Workshops and Native Plant Give-Away events.

Worked in the field to restore native plant species; Compiled research on local bird species at Younger Lagoon Reserve for a beach monitoring project.