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San Francisco, California, United States

• Deliver weekly science instruction to 520 Pre-K through 5th grade students across three program tracks: General Education, Special Education, and Spanish Immersion• Collaborate on instruction with 25 classroom teachers and train them in NGSS-aligned curriculum

San Francisco, California, United States

• Provided one-on-one tutoring for high school students in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, SAT Math, ACT Math & Science

San Francisco, California, United States

• Assisted in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials for three kindergarten classes• Provided individualized academic and behavior support to students with IEPs

San Francisco Bay Area

• Directed a team of eight educators in facilitating environmental programming focused on stewardship, critical thinking, and leadership• Developed ecology and natural history curriculum focused on the Marin Headlands• Coordinated and supervised habitat restoration projects, hiking trips, and overnight camping trips for groups of up to 50 high school students• Managed partnerships with the United States National Park Service, Save the Bay, Slide Ranch, and other supporting organizations

San Francisco Bay Area

• Delivered weekly science instruction to 330 Pre-K through 5th grade students across three program tracks: General Education, Special Education, and Mandarin Immersion• Collaborated on unit planning with 21 classroom teachers and trained them in new NGSS-aligned curriculum• Participated in the Bayview Science Institute with the California Academy of Sciences

San Francisco Bay Area

• Developed and taught NGSS-aligned science curriculum in an outdoor classroom setting at Starr King Elementary• Collaborated with classroom teachers to increase the rigor of science instruction school-wide, resulting in the creation of a dedicated Science Coordinator position (see above)

Marble Falls, Texas

• Taught outdoor science and adventure classes aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirements to 4th through 12th grade students• Facilitated team building and high ropes course activities; worked on ropes course crew specializing in safety assurance

Burlington, Vermont Area

• Assisted with the set up of the Northern Forest Mesocosm climate change experiment and collected and analyzed data from throughout its first year in operation• Completed dendrochronology work for various graduate student projects• Supervised team of four full-time research interns

Burlington, Vermont Area

Green Architecture course• Mentored undergraduates conducting energy assessments of academic buildings on campus• Supported students with researching and implementing energy efficiency improvements• Assisted in the evaluation of project deliverables and final project presentations

Burlington, Vermont Area

• Assisted with prospective student recruitment• Provided peer advising and organized community building events• Prepared undergraduates for graduation by hosting internship panels and resume workshops

Burlington, Vermont Area

Natural History & Field Ecology course• Trained 21 first-year students in ecology and field research skills in a variety of outdoor settings• Taught scientific writing skills and graded assignments, laboratory reports, and exams

Burlington, Vermont Area

• Conducted stormwater assessments for residential properties• Organized volunteer groups for water quality testing program• Developed educational programs about stormwater and delivered them to school groups

Burlington, Vermont Area

• Assisted in installation of experimental green roof and analyzed subsequent performance data• Designed, built, and maintained a composting system to process food waste from an academic building• Completed an energy audit of two academic buildings and targeted areas for improvement

Keeseville, New York

• Designed and planned camp activities for children ages 8-15• Supervised the sports program and coordinated games with various camps• Co-led wilderness trips and trained campers in Leave No Trace skills

Master Of Arts - Ma, Curriculum And Instruction

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Elementary Education

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in ecological design and a minor in food systems.