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Cassandra Kellaris

Cassandra Kellaris

Teen Program Leader

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager, Facing History & Ourselves

  • Education

    • City College of San Francisco

      2006 - 2006

      Activities and Societies: Urban Sustainability Alliance student club

    • San Francisco State University

      2003 - 2004

      Activities and Societies: Students Against War Political organizing Community outreach Political organizer; Delegate to 2004 Campus Anti-War Network National Conference; Community volunteer with Food Not Bombs

    • Adams State University

      2015 - 2018
      Master of Arts - MA Education: Curriculum & Instruction with STEM Leadership Certificate

      The NASA Endeavor program is a joint Masters program between Adams State University, NASA, the U.S. Satellite Laboratory, and Columbia University's Teachers College that focuses on teaching STEM through authentic contexts.

    • Prescott College

      2007 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Education with Minor in Environmental Studies

      Activities and Societies: Wilderness/ outdoor adventure Experiential education training Baccalaureate presenter

  • Experience

    • YMCA of San Francisco

      Jan 2005 - Jun 2006
      Teen Program Leader

      Developed and taught after-school classes including Cooking, Urban Exploring, and Circus Arts; coordinated and led field trips; homework assistance; completed professional development in service-learning and youth development.

    • Childhood Consulting Services

      Sept 2007 - Sept 2009
      Administrative Assistant

      Scheduled and billed clients; compiled Waldorf Remedial Therapy reports for clients and schools

    • Sierra Outdoor School

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
      Naturalist Intern

      Completed school-wide curriculum development for individual intern project; led outdoor environmental education programs for 3rd-6th graders; led high ropes and team building activities for school groups; completed professional development in environmental education and naturalism

    • Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy

      Jan 2011 - May 2011
      Science Teacher, 9th/12th grade

      Taught Earth/Environmental Science and Anatomy & Physiology; worked closely with team to develop and lead two semester-long learning expeditions; coordinated and led multiple week-long field work experiences in wilderness and urban settings; implemented Expeditionary Learning practices

    • Prescott Unified School District

      Jul 2011 - May 2014
      Science Teacher, 7th grade

      Developed and taught 7th grade Science curriculum through experiential, thematic units; implemented Kagan cooperative learning structures; implemented project-based learning and scientific inquiry; coordinated with community experts and organizations.

    • Tsunami on the Square Performing Arts & Culture Festival

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
      Circus Camp Director

      Hired and trained staff and counselors; developed camp schedule; responsible for in-kind donations; managed budget; managed daily operation of camp

    • SySTEM Phoenix School

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2015
      Enrichment Coordinator & STEM Teacher

      Coordinated guest speakers, field work, and community enrichment experiences for 6th and 7th graders; Developed and taught STEM enrichment classes including Urban Gardening, Citizen Science, and Circus Arts

    • ROOSEVELT SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Aug 2015 - Jan 2019
      Science Instructional Specialist

      - Developed and trained teachers on district science curriculum- Led STEM professional development and workshops- Developed programming and field trips at the Roosevelt Center of Sustainability, an innovative greenhouse and learning facility- Established partnerships with local businesses and community organizations- Coordinated annual STEAM festival, a signature event of the AZ SciTech Festival- Participated in science coordinator cohort and science standards development committee with Arizona Department of Education Show less

    • Arizona State University

      Feb 2019 - Feb 2025

      Project Manager for the Biosense Network, a community of educators and students making sense of biotechnology concepts and applications using an innovative computational microscope. Collaborated with education partners to apply design thinking to complex challenges and opportunities in their contexts.

      • Technology Strategist, Project Manager

        Sept 2021 - Feb 2025

      • Design Strategist, Project Manager

        Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

      • Coordinator

        Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

    • Facing History & Ourselves

      Feb 2025 - now
      Project Manager

      Lead and manage cross-functional projects

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project WET Certificate

      Project WET Foundation
      Mar 2009

    • Secondary Science Teaching Certificate

      Arizona Department of Education
      May 2009

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Daily Care, Owl Team, Orphan Care, and Education Volunteer

      Issued by Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation on Sept 2014
      Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation FoundationAssociated with Cassandra Kellaris