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Silver Spring, MD, US

Leads self-designed lessons for Biology classes and analyzes assessment data to improve student performance.Currently teaching MYP Honors Biology and IB Biology HL.Participated in countywide curriculum review to align Biology Lessons with NGSS LS standards.

Led instructional content for 9th grade Biology.Implemented lessons, assessments and other relevant activities aligned with VA SOL standards

Leads, develops and delivers higher level instructional content for Biology (9-10th grade) and Environmental Science (11-12th)Created lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, Universal Design Learning and differentiated for students with disabilities, TAG students, and English Language Learners.Created lessons.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Gave remedial support and academic coaching in following topics:-Elementary English (3-5th grade)-Elementary Math (3-5th grade)-Elementary Science (3-5th grade)-Physical Science (8th grade)-Geometry-English (8th grade)-AP Biology-Algebra IProvided students with different learning strategies and techniques, support with executive functioning skills.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked with Executive Director (E.D.) and Executive Assistant (E.A.) in managing the ED's social media (Twitter) page Planned and coordinated an hour online program called "Live Chat with Phil." It was a Twitter conversation among his follow where they could ask questions and get more insight into Phil’s viewpoints and opinions.Worked with the Financial.

Alexandria, VA

Led instruction and managed the classroom environment in the absence of the assigned classroom teacher. This included:Reporting to the assigned school and appropriate personnel on time Following and implementing all school and county policies and proceduresEnsuring the safety and educational well-being of the students Implementing the assigned lesson plan.

Frostburg State University

Conducted an individual histological study involving the preparation of H&E and PAS stains and the comparison of their affect on the appearance of rat spleen tissuePresented the project at the university’s first Undergraduate Research Symposium

Observing the behavior and analytical skills of Cotton-Top Tamarin monkeys using a cup activityAssisted in maintaining the monkeys cages (feeding)Presented the project at the university’s first Undergraduate Research Symposium

Frostburg, MD

Gave remedial support and academic coaching in the following undergraduate courses:- Intro to Biology I- Intro to Biology II- College Algebra- Probability and Statistics- Intro to Political ScienceThis included providing students with different learning strategies and techniques, support with executive functioning skills, differentiating the content for.

Frostburg State University

Mentored and tutored high school students in Science during a six-week academic program.Planned and organized their afternoon academic and social daily activities Supervised them on field trips (3 local day trips and one overnight week-long trip) and other major activitiesMentored a six-student cohort in regard to academic progress and career ambitions..

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Leadership In Teaching

Bachelor Of Science, Biology, Political Science Minor

Activities and Societies: Beta Beta Beta Lambda Nu Chapter (Biology Honor Society) (Historian), Phi Eta Sigma (Freshmen Honor Society).

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