Experience

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  Sasaki associates

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1985

  Marketing coordinator

  Managed the mailing list, met with principals, put together proposals, assisted in all aspects of service marketing at the multi-disciplinary design firm.

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  Wayland public schools

  Jan 1986 - Jun 2020

  Teacher

  I retired from this role during the summer of 2020. At the end of my career, I was a fifth grade teacher who specialized in math and STEAM education. I also contributed to and taught ELA via the RTI program.

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  Nbct

  Jan 2004 - now

  National board for professional teaching standards certified

  Dedicated educator of young children.

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  Nea/mta teacher leadership initiative

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Teacher leader

  Participant in a year-long, cross-country cohort of teacher leaders. Participation in numerous webinars, real-time workshops, online exchanges, research, reflection, and the completion of a leadership capstone project.

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  Teachers.do

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Contributor

  Contributor to Gates Foundation supported online teacher open source exchange start-up, Teachers.Do

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  Framingham state university

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Instructor, elementary math methods

  Instructed two sections of Elementary Math Methods for Undergraduate Teacher Candidates. Fall Semester, 2015 as an adjunct instructor while the course professor was on sabbatical. This was a terrific learning and leading experience.

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  Teach children well

  Feb 2016 - now

  As a teacher of 34 years and an educational consultant, I provide individual coaching, course direction, teaching, presentation, and consultation related to teacher leadership, learning design, technology integration, Common Core standards, STEAM, math, learning-to-learn mindsets/behaviors, the Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation system, ePortfolio creation, social media, and professional learning networks. My main goal as an educational consultant it to provide concept, knowledge, skill, confidence, and connections related to teaching well. Show less

  • Consultant, writer, researcher and educator

    Jan 2010 - now

  • Teacher and Consultant

    Feb 2016 - now
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  Garden in the woods the

  Mar 2024 - now

  Teacher naturalist

  Guide student groups through The Garden in the Woods with a focus on naturalist skills, science standards, and student-centered exploration, teaching, and learning in a beautiful, bountiful native plant environment.

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  Marlborough public schools, massachusetts

  Sept 2024 - now

  Teacher

  K-12 Tutor for students in need of tutoring for various reasons as identified by school staff.