Experience

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  American eagle outfitters

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2005

  General manager
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  Northwestern university school of education and social policy

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Student
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  Chicago international charter school

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  Inquiry based teaching that maintains up-to-date knowledge in the field through study group training, professional development, university coursework and coaching teachers.A holistic approach to teaching that takes into the account the multiple intelligences and social and emotional needs of students. Fields of expertise include: Inquiry based science instruction, character education (social/emotional development), research based learning and STEM integration.

  • Middle School Science Educator

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Middle School Science Assistant Teacher

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
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  Roosevelt university

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Adjunct professor

  - Instructed Science Methods for Elementary and Middle Level Education.- Supervised teachers and collaborated with faculty for new and expanded program.- Planned for instructional activities that included lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects.- Provided assessment reports that served the university and the community.

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  Chicago public schools

  Aug 2011 - now

  Stem educator/coordinator

  Inquiry based teaching that maintains up-to-date knowledge in the field through study group training, professional development, university coursework and coaching teachers.Teach from a curriculum that has been formatted for the needs of exceptional and diverse learners. A holistic approach to teaching that takes into the account the multiple intelligences and social and emotional needs of students. Fields of expertise include: Inquiry based science instruction, character education (social/emotional development), research based learning and STEM integration. Show less

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  Golden apple of illinois

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2019

  Inquiry science institute instructor

  The Inquiry Science Institute introduces inquiry science techniques to elementary school teachers. The summer professional development is followed up with sessions during the school year and ongoing in-school coaching of individual teachers and teams. The Inquiry Science Institute seeks to answer this challenge by working with existing CPS science teachers to improve their ability to engage students in doing science using the inquiry approach endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Show less

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  Teach plus

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Policy fellow

  Worked with a cohort of educators interested in policy and advocacy work that deals with personal interaction with key education leaders; a challenging course of study in education policy, research, and best practices from across the nation; and the opportunity to advocate for policies that will better serve students and retain excellent teachers.

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  Rebuild foundation

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Program director

  Works closely with Theaster Gates Studio (TGS) and Rebuild Foundation staff to lead the planning and implementation of the pilot program for the 95th Street Red Line DJ booth/radio room, AESOP (An Extended Song of Our People). AESOP provides riders with real-time programming, including on-site DJs and in-station interviews.