Instructor--Research, design, and implement instruction in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to foster student achievement of Next Generation Science Standards; Set long-term goals (semester, quarter) for standard mastery with supporting short-term goals (weekly); Create lessons to allow students to gain and demonstrate proficiency in science skills and contentMentor--Respond to students' social and emotional needs and give support; Communicate with students, families, teachers, and administrator to create a learning environment that supports all learners

Program Developer--Work with a Co-Instructor to create activities to facilitate learning for 26 students, 5th and 6th graders, for a 3 week camp using role playing games to understand cooperative story telling; Spend 6 hours each day assisting students to learn social skills that make role playing games fun for all players and to connect their academic learning and knowledge to create immersive worlds for roleplay

Life-Long Learner--Engage in coursework to build skills and understanding of topics related to my classroom instruction; Develop skills for potential career shift to a new venueCurrent Studies: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization (Coursera/UC Davis); Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst Professional CertificateProspective Studies: Python for Data Analysis; School Administrator Certification (Seattle Pacific University)

Program Developer--Collaborate with a team to identify students in grades 6-8 in need of academic and social support and connect those students to services; Design and implement lessons to improve student understanding of mathematics while fostering their confidence and growth mindset.Part-Time Administrator--Completed and monitored schedules and registration for 150 students in 6th to 8th grades to ensure students received appropriate and required courses; Managed testing schedule for 400 students who needed to take 2-5 tests each with only 90 computers available; Facilitated meetings of a disparate group of stakeholders in Building Leadership Team to set goals and evaluate progress in annual school improvement plan

Program Developer--Coordinated with home-schooling families to determine appropriate science curriculum for their student's level and learning rate; Determined goals for learning, required evidence to demonstrate learning; Evaluated students' body of work to award grade and credit in many mathematics and science coursesInstructor--Defined and presented mathematics and general science instruction to students in classroom setting: Chemistry (grades 10-12); Algebra 2 (grades 10-12); Integrated Science (grades 9-11); Geometry (grades 10-12); Pre-Algebra (grades 7-9)

Cataloger--Collected the best hands-on inquiry-based science and math activities into a searchable online database for learners of all kinds which includes over 3000 activities at www.howtosmile.orgEditor--Verified accuracy in explanations for scientific phenomena in activities; Wrote or modified instructions for clarity and age appropriateness

Staff Manager--Maintained a staff of over 50 motivated employees, interns, and volunteers aged 14 to adult by assigning tasks appropriate to skill level and interest and sharing an enthusiasm for teaching and learning; Trained and fostered development of all lab staffProject Manager--Orchestrated all aspects of grant-funded or museum-funded projects; Tracked budget and expenditures; Maintained timeline, and coordinated with multiple departments for task completion; Guided staff to design and complete independent projectsProgram Developer--Continually monitored and adjusted experiment and display copy for clarity, accuracy, and visual quality; Collaborated with staff to write new curriculum for many audiences; Developed and performed inspirational demonstrations of scientific wonderEducational Liaison--Supported community education by acting as a resource for homeschool families, classroom teachers, students with science projects, independent companies, and other museum professionals; Maintained connections with teachers and other educational professionalsScience Instructor--Presented scientific material to individuals, small groups, classes, and assemblies; Presented professional development to teachers attending OMSI workshops; Performed daily customer service in museum with greater than 1 million annual visitors

Project Management -- Composed and managed publication aspects of 460-page chemistry curriculum guide for K-8 classroom teachers; Researched and developed 21activities with accompanying demonstrations and extensions; Managed budget and tracked all expenditures; Maintained aggressive timeline and schedule to complete projectProgram Development – Continually monitored and adjusted experiment and side display copy for clarity, accuracy, and visual quality; Collaborated with staff to write new curriculum for many audiences; Presented professional development to teachers attending OMSI workshops; Developed and performed inspirational demonstrations of scientific wonderStaff Management -- Maintained a staff of motivated workers and volunteers; assigned tasks appropriate to skill level and interest; shared an enthusiasm for teaching and learningProfessional Development -- Pursued professional development through OMSI Academy classes; Garnered performance evaluation ratings of Exceeds in June 2006, Jan 2007, and Jan 2008National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Regional Conference, Portland, OR 11/08 -- Social Event Manager -- Orchestrated all details of social event at OMSI for 700 attendees--Workshop Coordinator -- Organized professional development opportunities for 200 attendeesAssociation of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA 10/08--Conference Presenter -- Presented engaging science curriculum at annual conference

Instructor--Conducted lessons to groups of 15 to 50 visitors, ages 8 to adult in science topics related to Camp-In theme; Led technical and general tours aboard USS Blueback (submarine); Remained calm and composed in chaotic situations.Overnight Host--Set-up and maintained educational activities, dinner and breakfast for overnight guests; Managed entertainment for overnight guests including movie, karaoke machine, and games; Worked as a team with others to ensure smooth, enjoyable, and educational event for 10-300 overnight Museum visitors.

Cedar Park Middle SchoolTeacher, 6th to 8th grades, Integrated Science, Math, AlgebraInstructor--Defined and implemented instruction to foster student achievement of Oregon State Standards in mathematics and science; Utilized various teaching strategies including: cooperative groups; student presentations; laboratory instruction; lecture; and guided and independent practice; Continually monitored progress of up to 160 students and adjusted instruction appropriately; Created alternative lessons to allow higher performers to be challenged and lower performers to succeedCommunicator--Collaborated effectively with parents, teachers, and support personnel to address students' needs; Advocated for students to gain academic or behavioral support as necessaryExtra-Curricular CoordinatorAssociation for Women in Science Engineering and Math (AWSEM) Club Coordinator, 10/02 to 6/04Led program for middle-school girls to promote enthusiasm in science, engineering, and mathScience Fair Coordinator, 2003 and 2002Organized all aspects of showcase for science experiments for 80 students

Manager--Hired, trained, reviewed and managed a staff of 12 teachers; Created and maintained balanced budget; Set goals for enrollment, center performance and staff performanceEvaluator--Interpreted diagnostic test results and designed appropriate curriculum for incoming students; Monitored students' progress; Met with parents on a continual basis to discuss progress and set new goals.