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Genomics and Eco-evolution of Multi-Scale Symbioses (GEMS) National Science Foundation (NSF) Biology Integration Institute (BII)-Translate GEMS science into NGSS-aligned education and outreach curriculum materials.-Design and enact professional development experiences for K-12 teachers.-Collaborate with science graduate students and education graduate students in interdisciplinary teams to co-design units.-Design and conduct research projects focusing on curriculum adaptation and professional development. Enacting Materials to Promote Ownership, Engagement, and Relevance (EMPOWER) NIH SEPAAwards and Recognition-GEMS SEED Funding ($5,000) to study how interdisciplinary design teams collaborate to design curricula during professional development.

Instructor of Record -Taught the Elementary Science I and II methods courses.-Advised and mentored new instructors.-Collaborated with two faculty members to design the courses and course materials.Awards and Recognition-List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students (Fall 2021, 2022 - Teaching Elementary Science I; Spring 2022, 2023 - Teaching Elementary Science II)-Outstanding Designation (Fall 2021; Spring 2022; Fall 2022; Spring 2023)

-Served as a 7th and 8th grade science teacher.-Collaborated with teams of teachers to implement various school-wide initiatives. -Trained in co-teaching, instructional rounds, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum design, Visible Learning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). -Completed the Certified Google Educator program.-Co-taught with a bilingual educator. -Served as assistant director for the school musical.