Experience

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  Somerville high school, somerville public schools

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2016

  • Provide instructional leadership and support for all science teachers • Supervise and evaluate science teachers using the new MA evaluation system• Work collaboratively with teachers to make and implement departmental decisions about curriculum and program offerings• Analyze individual and team MCAS and common summative exam data to inform instruction• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local industries and universities including Biogen Idec, the Broad Institute, MIT Department of Biology laboratories, Boston University, Harvard University, Tufts University, Alliance for Climate Education, and Massachusetts General Hospital to plan field trips, guest speaker lectures, and unique experiences for students• Plan for and manage all aspects of the department including the budget, supply orders, scheduling, and PD• Maintain a positive school-wide climate and productive learning environment through clear communication Show less • Member of the School Culture and Student Aspirations Committee (2012-Present)• Assistant Technology Coordinator, Massachusetts State Science Fair, Region IV (2007-Present) • Grant writer responsible for acquiring more than $25,000 in private grants (2007-Present)• E-Portfolio researcher and Harvard Graduate School of Education OneVille team member (2011-2012)• Cooperating teacher for graduate education students completing their practicum experiences (2009-2012)• Freshmen Cluster Program Co-Leader (2008-2012)• Member of the School Improvement Council (2007-2012)• Teacher member of Science Department interview board (2006-2012) • Curriculum Committee Co-Chair, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2008-2010)• Coordinator of Commencement ceremonies (2006-2010) • Coordinator of Class Day ceremonies, a tradition honoring graduating seniors (2006-2010) Show less • Create engaging, inquiry-based lesson plans for all courses taught: Biology (grades 9-11), Honors Biology (grade 9), Pre-Biology (grade 9), ELL Biology (grades 9-12)• Utilize MCAS and common summative exam data to inform and improve instruction• Wrote the Biology I and Pre-Biology curricula aligned to the MA State Standards for Biology• Awarded “Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction for Excellence in Teaching”, National Society of High School Scholars, 2011• Awarded “Exemplary Teacher of the Year”, North Shore Science Supervisors Association, 2007 Show less

  • Science Department Chair

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Leadership and Committee Positions

    Sept 2005 - Jun 2016

  • Collaborative Student Success Program Coordinator

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Biology Teacher

    Sept 2005 - Jun 2012
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  Center of excellence for learning in education, science, and technology research educator

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2008

  Center of excellence for learning in education, science, and technology research educator

  • Designed K-12 curriculum resources in neuroscience and conducted cognition and neural systems research• Facilitated curriculum module implementation and evaluated module effectiveness• Developed teacher summer training program and administrated summer educational workshops

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  Massachusetts department of education

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2016

  Biology mcas assessment development committee

  • Develop, review, and edit MCAS test items for framework alignment, developmental appropriateness, instructional worth, and content accuracy • Evaluate MCAS field-test performance data

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  Boston university, school of education

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2022

  • Direct and oversee the distribution of annual consortium grant funds for the district • Organize professional development programs for teachers of all consortium districts• Serve as a liaison between Somerville and Boston University • Created lessons for “Classroom Management: Conflict Prevention & Resolution” and “Exploring Assessment: Developing Exam Questions and Projects that Promote Critical Thinking and Rubric Design”• Delivered instruction to a Teach for America cohort seeking licensure and graduate degrees

  • School of Education Consortium District Representative

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2022

  • Teaching Methods Instructor

    Jan 2011 - May 2011
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  Somerville public schools

  Jul 2016 - now

  • Chief Personnel Officer, Interim

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Administrator for Educator Development

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2022