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Director of Innovation and Educational Technology
Pine Street SchoolDirector of Innovation and Educational Technology
Aug. 2023United StatesI lead the strategic integration of technology into teaching and learning, driving innovation and transformative practices in a dynamic, progressive school environment. I collaborate with faculty, administrators, and students to design and implement cutting-edge tools, resources, and methodologies that enhance engagement, creativity, and academic rigor. -Develop and implement a vision for technology integration and innovation that aligns with the school’s mission and values, fostering a culture of exploration and continuous improvement. -Mentor and train faculty in leveraging educational technology, providing workshops, coaching, and resources to enhance instructional practices. -Lead the creation of interdisciplinary, technology-rich units to support inquiry-driven learning and student creativity. -Equip students with 21st-century skills by fostering digital literacy, problem-solving, and innovative thinking across all grade levels.
Middle School Coordinator
Pine Street SchoolMiddle School Coordinator
Aug. 2022New York, United StatesResponsible for the academic and social experience for grades 6–8. In our dynamic, start-up environment, I oversee the development and implementation of innovative programming, support teacher growth, and ensure a cohesive and thriving middle school community. -Provide mentorship and supervision to middle school faculty, fostering professional growth through regular observations, feedback, and professional development opportunities. -Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and refine protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality teaching practices aligned with the school’s mission and IB philosophy. -Collaborate with school leadership to develop and document protocols for academic, behavioral, and operational consistency in a growing, start-up school environment. -Partner with the admissions and marketing teams to create programming and materials that reflect the school’s mission and values. -Organize middle school events and facilitate communication to strengthen connections with families, focusing on retention and alignment with the school’s long-term vision. -Collaborate with the school counselor to create a supportive environment for middle schoolers, addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs through SEL programming and leadership opportunities, such as student government and advisory. -Partner with Director of Facilities, Director of Compliance, Director of IT and Head of School to ensure health and safety protocols are met and building operations are running smoothly.
PYP Coordinator
Pine Street SchoolPYP Coordinator
Aug. 2021 - Sep. 2023New York, New York, United States
Educational Technology Coordinator
Pine Street SchoolEducational Technology Coordinator
Aug. 2020 - Sep. 2023New York, United States
Innovation Coach
GEMS Dubai American AcademyInnovation Coach
Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2020Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAs an innovation and digital coach, I act as an innovative leader and provide training and support for the integration of robotics, coding, computational thinking and the Future Fluencies into the delivery of the curriculum in creating DAA's 21st century learning environments. I work towards promoting innovation and the use of learning technologies to enrich and enhance teaching and learning experiences throughout the curriculum. A major goal for DAA is to achieve Apple Distinguished School status and I am working to drive this goal by prioritizing innovative use of our 1:1 iPad program and ensuring the iPad is our primary classroom tool. This involves training and supporting teachers with technical, pedagogical knowledge that allows them to utilize the iPad as a resource for creating personalized, innovative learning experiences for students.
Swim Coach
GEMS Dubai American AcademySwim Coach
Aug. 2017 - Nov. 2018Dubai, United Arab EmiratesI am a coach for the U14, JV and Varsity swim teams. During the season (August to November) we hold practice 4 days a week including dry land practices once a week. I create workouts for the teams and provide continual feedback for team members. We participate in and facilitate three weekend meets during the season at various schools in the region with our season culminating at our MESAC finals competition which is three days long.
Associate Curriculum Coordinator
Kang Chiao International School East China CampusAssociate Curriculum Coordinator
Aug. 2016 - Jul. 2017kunshan city, jiangsu, chinaIn this role, I managed, supported and altered a variety of aspects of the international curriculum. I provided professional development and support for my teachers. I managed and curated our Rubicon Atlas curriculum pages to ensure each unit had the appropriate resources and information available. I observed teachers and provided feedback on their lessons. I worked to ensure classroom instruction and teacher work followed our department's goals and expectations in terms of creating learning environments that were engaging and enriching. One of the biggest transformations that occurred while I was curriculum coordinator, was moving to theme-based units, each with a culminating project that was the focus of the entire 6 weeks. This was a slow process getting all stakeholders on board, and my role involved supporting all stakeholders during this shift in practice.
Head Teacher, Advanced English
Kang Chiao International School East China CampusHead Teacher, Advanced English
Apr. 2015 - Aug. 2016kunshan city, jiangsu, china
English Teacher
Kang Chiao International School East China CampusEnglish Teacher
Aug. 2014 - Apr. 2015kunshan city, jiangsu, china
Designer Sales Representative
NordstromDesigner Sales Representative
Mar. 2013 - May. 2014Salt Lake City
Student Teacher
Clifford International SchoolStudent Teacher
Apr. 2012 - Jun. 2012Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaTaught grade 10 Geography and grade 11 History to both international students (most spoke English as a second language) as well as Chinese nationals
Research Assistant, History Dept.
Brigham Young UniversityResearch Assistant, History Dept.
Sep. 2011 - Apr. 2012Provo, Utah Area
Research Assistant, CITES Dept.
Brigham Young UniversityResearch Assistant, CITES Dept.
Mar. 2011 - Apr. 2012Provo, Utah Area
Sales Associate, Savvy
NordstromSales Associate, Savvy
Mar. 2010 - Aug. 2010Orem, Utah
Fashion Board Intern
NordstromFashion Board Intern
Jun. 2007 - Feb. 2008Las Vegas, Nevada Area
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