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Objective
To obtain a position as a science educator in a district that will allow me to share my knowledge, skills,
and passion for biology in an environment of lifelong learners.
Certifications
Education
Academic Honors Suma Cum Laude; Deans List (Fall 2008-Spring 2017; Recipient of SUNY Chancellors Award:
Honored in resolution from Senator Bonacic ; Commencement Speaker at Graduation 2011
Educational Experience
Teacher of Biological Science, Forensics & Marine Biology
Union County Education Services Commission September 2015- current
Alternative High School Westfield, NJ
Worked to develop dynamic daily lessons plans for all sciences; middle school science, physical science, biology,
chemistry, environmental science, AP Biology, Physics, and forensics. Taught Hiset preparedness for students who
were deficient in credits to graduate traditionally. Chaired the PLC committee on building an incentive based work
system for disengaged urban youth to effectively inspire motivation. Worked with students on college applications,
work applications, program applications, resumes, and cover letters. Developed a portfolio system to manage work
for various levels of work in the sciences of the program. Worked with ESL paraprofessional to develop Spanish
science curriculum for Hiset prep. Worked closely with custody, and social workers to maintain both academic and
mental health of all students in the facility. Was successful in showing student growth in academic skills of finding
evidence form scientific text, making inferences, and developing hypothesis as part of the scientific method.
Developed credit retrieval programs for both forensics and biology. Developed and implemented a growth mindset
and mindfulness program that was successfully run in fall 2017.
Advanced 8th grade science & 7th grade science February 2015- June 2015
Monroe Woodbury Middle School
Taught advanced 8th grade science to middle school students in preparation for them to take the cumulative
assessment NYS Regents exam in June. Taught 7th grade students in a co-taught inclusive setting. Implemented
RTI strategies to reach students who are struggling to be engaged in their education. Expanded knowledge of 7 th
grade curriculum and experienced preparation for state assessments. Expanded curriculum to include an approach
of authentic, real world application and took the breadth of curriculum beyond the test. Expanded literacy strategies
and evidence based readings. Worked with middle school core team of teachers to adjust curriculum as needed by
individual students: modified methods of differentiated instruction and worked closely with special education
teachers to prepare students for the rigors of 8th grade.
AP Biology Science Research & Living Environment January 2013- June 2013
Horace Greeley High School Chappaqua, NY
Worked with cooperative teacher in a co taught Regents Living Environment class, implemented differentiated
instruction and diverse scaffolding of lessons to accommodate varied skill levels. Administered APPR assessments
for both Living environment and Advanced Placement Biology, and graded to state standards. Redesigned AP
Biology curriculum to fit new Advanced placement test for 2013 with a reduced focus on breadth of content in order
to promote the complex reasoning and thinking skills required for college level course work. Applied inquiry based
standards and administered the updated AP Investigative Labs. Adapted a Post APocalyptic final project in which
students applied mathematical ecological modeling to an apocalyptic scenario. Mentored participants and winners
of JFSH and WESEF science research competitions. Taught students how to showcase their multi-year research
science projects in a competitive venue featuring individual and team poster presentations. Students were judged
by local experts in the fields of life science, physical science, environmental studies, psychology and engineering.
Majority of our students placed in competitions and brought home prestigious awards. Fostered connections in the
medical and professional science field for mentoring opportunities for summer research for juniors in research
program. Taught analytical skills for primary research review. Organized and led field trip for students to the Bronx
Zoo. Designed project in which students collected data, and explored evolutionary relationships between varied
species of animals through an interactive scavenger hunt that explored many of the diverse exhibits.
Summer program Educator With Marist Upward Bound Program- Summer programs 2012 - 2014
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Taught RS Living Environment to repeat students from Newburgh Free Academy, and Poughkeepsie High Schools.
Prepared for Regents reattempt with a 95% pass rate. Implemented common core practices into diversified lessons
covering every unit from the academic year. Worked closely with students of diverse backgrounds to overcome
economic and environmental challenges on their academic success. Designed curriculum for advanced science
students in preparation for Advanced Placement courses, assured the integrity of the pre-analytic processes,
scientific design, aided in performing analysis, maintenance and quality assurance, coordinated test results and
interpretive reports. Additionally, led students in setting up
first annual scientific poster presentation of experiments to students parents and Marist Faculty
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