Education----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
High Tech High Graduate School of Education San Diego, CA; 2014 - 2015
M. Ed., School Leadership
Harvard Graduate School of Education Cambridge, MA; 2005 - 2006
M. Ed., Teacher Education
Dual Subject Credential in Mathematics and Biology
Washington University St. Louis, MO; 1997 - 2001
B. S, Biomedical Engineering
Leadership Experience ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
School Leadership Fellow 2014 - present
High Tech High Media Arts San Diego, CA
Instructional Support Coach 2013 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
Professional Development Group Facilitator 2011 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
Mentor Teacher Cambridge, MA
Harvard Graduate School of Education 2007 - 2008, 2009 - 2010
Lesley Graduate School of Education 2011 -2012
Cambridge-Harvard Summer Academy Summer 2008, 2009, 2012
Curriculum Development Experience ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beyond the Folds Project Designer 2014
High Tech High Media Arts and High Tech High Middle Media Arts San Diego, CA
Curriculum and Assessment Developer; AP Calculus AB, Precalculus, Algebra II 2009 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
Teaching Experience -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
National Board Certified Teacher, Mathematics 2006 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
Student Teacher, Mathematics 2005 - 2006
Excel High School South Boston, MA
Co-Curricular Leadership Experience -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rugby Coach 2006 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
B-side Captain and Forwards (positional) Selector 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Boston Women’s Rugby Football Club Boston, MA
Honors --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lesley University Summer Institute in Mathematics; 2015
National Board Certified Teacher in Mathematics - Adolescence and Young Adulthood; 2011 - present
Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Summer Conference; 2013
Most Influential Teacher, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School; 2009
High Tech High Graduate School of Education San Diego, CA; 2014 - 2015
M. Ed., School Leadership
Harvard Graduate School of Education Cambridge, MA; 2005 - 2006
M. Ed., Teacher Education
Dual Subject Credential in Mathematics and Biology
Washington University St. Louis, MO; 1997 - 2001
B. S, Biomedical Engineering
Leadership Experience ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
School Leadership Fellow 2014 - present
High Tech High Media Arts San Diego, CA
- Designed and facilitated professional development using the Improvement Research (IR) framework with math discipline teachers to develop culture of collaboration within math classrooms and among teachers
- Co-developed Vision Zero, a structured series of interventions for 9th grade teachers and inclusion support staff to use in maximizing the academic achievements of all 9th grade students
- Collaborated with School Director and Dean of Students to design the equity-based professional development arc throughout the academic year
- Coached staff members of various disciplines to use modes of instruction that optimally support meaningful learning and critical thinking for all students
- Worked closely with School Director in hiring new staff
Instructional Support Coach 2013 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
- Improved collegiality, teaching, and adult learning department-wide by provided colleagues with a menu of support items, including classroom observation, debriefing, co-planning, co-teaching, and classroom swap opportunities
- Implemented Understanding By Design (UbD) and Teaching for Understanding (TFU) strategies and curriculum development resources with colleagues
- Worked closely with the Dean of Curriculum and District Coordinator to develop the vision of the mathematics program in the Cambridge Public School District
Professional Development Group Facilitator 2011 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
- Led development of goals with for both Algebra II and Precalculus groups at the beginning of each semester
- Facilitated group development of individual lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments for each course as related to the group goals
Mentor Teacher Cambridge, MA
Harvard Graduate School of Education 2007 - 2008, 2009 - 2010
Lesley Graduate School of Education 2011 -2012
Cambridge-Harvard Summer Academy Summer 2008, 2009, 2012
- Shared knowledge of mathematical content, school culture and student culture with appropriate scaffolding to maximize intern independence in the classroom while maintaining rigorous student learning
- Reflected with interns through examination of the connections between teaching theory, instructional practice and student achievement via modeling, co-planning, observations, and discussions
- Developed a safe and supportive relationship with interns that maintained a central focus around improved student learning
Curriculum Development Experience ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beyond the Folds Project Designer 2014
High Tech High Media Arts and High Tech High Middle Media Arts San Diego, CA
- Collaborated with four teachers to design an interdisciplinary project-based learning experience for 7th grade students to develop an understanding of human rights violations around the world
- Coordinated with 11th grade teacher to develop a system of 7th-11th grade buddy pairs for students to critique and improve each others’ work while developing a sense of empathy and community
- Re-engineered existing 7th grade mathematics curriculum to provide students with the opportunity to explore and understand math through kinesthetic activities
Curriculum and Assessment Developer; AP Calculus AB, Precalculus, Algebra II 2009 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
- Led cohort of Precalculus teachers in coordinated development and implementation of common strategies to create an effective and rigorous experience for students. Implemented strategies include development of common unit plans, weekly schedules, thematic do nows, and quarterly “funtivities”
- Created a curriculum map and pacing guide that aligned current Precalculus curriculum with the new Common Core and Massachusetts state standards
- Worked closely with the Mathematics District Coordinator, Dean of Curriculum and other colleagues to ensure achievement of common goals and clearly delineated vertical alignment
- Established a common framework for department-wide assessments and encouraged evolution of assessments to align with and exceed state standards
Teaching Experience -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
National Board Certified Teacher, Mathematics 2006 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
- Created student-centered learning experience for students in Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus (College Prep, Honors, and AP levels) classes
- Collaborated with special educators, reading specialists, AVID and ELL educators to design learning experiences that optimized the understanding of content and development of effective academic and cognitive skills for all students
- Maximized student achievement by communicating regularly with students, families, teachers, guidance counselors, Deans of Curriculum, and Deans of Students to discuss and develop supportive plans
Student Teacher, Mathematics 2005 - 2006
Excel High School South Boston, MA
- Provided an intensive and accessible learning experience for all students in an Algebra I class within a heterogeneous classroom setting
- Supported student development in an upper level business class, based on curriculum developed by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Co-Curricular Leadership Experience -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rugby Coach 2006 - 2014
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, MA
- Trained 40+ boys and girls in foundational rugby skills
- Developed and sustained ties between the Greater-Boston-area youth, collegiate, and club rugby communities
B-side Captain and Forwards (positional) Selector 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Boston Women’s Rugby Football Club Boston, MA
- Collaborated with coach, A-side captain, and backs (positional) selector to maximize the developmental and competitive potential of the team
Honors --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lesley University Summer Institute in Mathematics; 2015
- Workshop Facilitator – A Culture of Collaboration in the High School Math Classroom
- Workshop Facilitator – Using Improvement Research to Create a Collaborative Culture in the High School Classroom
- Presenter – Channeling Leadership Attention to Improvement: Senior Leadership Improvement Reviews
- Poster – Closing the Gap: More African American and Latino Boys Going Directly to 4-Year Colleges
National Board Certified Teacher in Mathematics - Adolescence and Young Adulthood; 2011 - present
Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Summer Conference; 2013
- Presenter - Modeling with Mathematics: Connecting Content to the Real World
- Co-presenter – Repeated Reasoning in the High School Math Classroom
- Presenter – Differentiating Lesson Plans for Honors and College Prep Precalculus Classes
- Key-note Speaker at Induction Ceremony
Most Influential Teacher, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School; 2009