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Implements a variety of teaching techniques to differentiate instruction during scientific inquiryCollaborates with middle school team to write and implement differentiated behavior plans for struggling learnersIncorporates YouTube videos, pHET animations, and rap songs to engage different learner modalities

Facilitated experiential, outdoor learning for 5-12 year olds on the beach

Utilized weekly quizzes and labs for students to demonstrate application of biological concepts.Incorporated Data Director software to provide weekly assessment feedback to students for goal setting and reflection. Collaborated with biology team to re-write and re-sequence curriculum. Corresponded weekly with parents via This week in Biology emails.Facilitated differentiated academic and life-skill instruction for struggling students, including individualized academic support, study skills, advisory/counseling, and team building.Extracurricular Responsibilities: Cross Country Coach, Racial Harmony Facilitator (Workshop promoting awareness of institutionalized racism), Project Safe Zone Facilitator, (Workshop promoting awareness of sexism, homophobia), Strategic Plan Team Member for Santa Monica Malibu-Unified School District, Christian Club Advisor, Livestrong Club Advisor

Utilized large-unit themes and projects to embed chemistry and physic concepts, such as driving (Newton’s third law, speed, distance) and Rube Goldberg devices (energy transformations, chemical and physical changes).Designed and implemented real world, health-related scenarios (e.g., food label games, first aid dramas, diabetes home surveys) to cultivate health-conscious citizens.Extracurricular Responsibilities:Science Olympiad Coach, Saturday Science Facilitator, Science-in-the-Community Program

Taught low-performing students in need of a science unit for graduation. Implemented stimulating, hands-on lessons to cultivate motivation and interest in science. Chemistry and biology blended together in a lab intensive course including, but not limited to, basic bacteriology, ecology, disease and wellness, genetics, gases, soil, waste management, plants, ecology and chemistry.