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Palo Alto, California

Math Teacher Aug. 2015- June 2019 Computer Science Curriculum Design Committee Aug. 2017- June 2018 Designed curriculum and lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math 8, Accelerated Algebra, and Math 7 courses. Created a Math Workshop course to support sixth grade students assessing below grade level in math. Collaborated with department.

Palo Alto, California

Summer 2018 and 2018Developed curriculum for and taught the Summer Bridge to Algebra 8 course, which covered half the Common Core State Standards for Grade 8.

Stanford, California

Populated the SCALE Performance Task Database for the Innovation Lab Network (ILN) project. Conducted Research on each state’s accountability and assessment systems. Assisted researchers on projects related to the Common Core State Standards, Smarter Balanced assessments, and performance tasks.

Redwood City, California

Collaborated with a small team to develop STEM curriculum and designed field trips related to students’ interests. Instructed middle school students at an experiential learning camp that used sports to engage students in STEM education. Led students in design thinking activities and 21st century-skills, such as experiential design, data interpretation, and.

Menlo Park, California

Tutored middle and high school students in a range of mathematics courses and private school admission exams.

Monterey California

Conducted dive research and assisted on projects with HMS, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and the Center for Ocean Solutions.

Master'S Degree, Education: Curriculum And Design

Thesis Title: Factors that Influence Secondary Math Course Trajectories and Deviations

Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mathematics

Bachelor'S Degree, Archaeology