Experience Summary
- Aquarist: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk - Norwalk, CT (08/2003 - 01/2004)
- Intern: Newtown Middle School - Newtown, CT (01/2004-06/2004)
- Algebra 1 Tutor: Newtown Middle School - Newtown, CT (06/2004 - 09/2004)
- 7th Grade Science Student Teacher: Newtown Middle School - Newtown, CT (08/2004-12/2004)
- Substitute Teacher: Newtown Middle School, Read School, & Newtown High School (12/2004-06/2005)
- Permanent Substitute for 7th Grade Science: Newtown Middle School - Newtown, CT (02/2005 - 05/2005)
- 7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher: Jockey Hollow School - Monroe, CT (08/2005 - 08/2007)
- Biology, Marine Science, & Genetics Teacher: Lake Washington High School - Kirkland, WA (08/2007 - 08/2013)
- Middle School Science Teacher: Tampa Day School - Tampa, FL (08/2013-present)
Teaching Style
- Inquiry-based
- Student driven comprehension of topics ("I'll be the guide on the side - not the sage on the stage.")
- Kind
- Will encourage a child to achieve and reach their potential.
- Compassionate
- Caring
- Fun
- Patient
- I understand "it takes a village to raise a child". Will be in constant contact with students and parents as to their academic progress.
My Hobbies
- Reading
- Watching Movies
- Walking
- Exploring the Beach
- Quality time with my Dog
- Singing
- Drawing
- Kayaking