M.S. Science and Technology Studies, Virginia Tech

B.S.E Science Education, University of Central Arkansas

Work Experience

Instructional Technology Coach, Prince William County Schools, 2017 – Present

• • • Serves as a technology leader at Woodbridge Senior High, by working with administrators, teachers, and students to build a culture of digital learning in all classrooms.

      • Transformed access to technology for all stakeholders

      • Development of a podcast studio and a culture of student creation.

    • Supporting high-quality teaching and learning during remote learning.

      • Prioritizing a dynamic school culture in a remote learning environment.

      • Supporting the creation of content and best practices in using Canvas LMS.

      • Creating meaningful instruction using UDL principals and accessible digital creation.

      • Creation of support materials: videos, documents, and tutorials.

      • Developed a feedback loop to ensure best practices and methods to solve evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

      • Provided support to summer Science and Family Life Canvas course designers

      • Supported the transformation of the Regional Science fair to a digital platform.

    • Conducts dynamic professional learning sessions for teachers within the school and the whole school district, as well as leads students in digital citizenship lessons.

    • Protects student databases and accounts with an emphasis on privacy.

      • Provides educators support in FERPA and COPPA compliance.

    • Provides technical assistance on a variety of platforms and devices.

    • Google Domain Administrator

    • VSTE Coach of the Year 2019

Science Teacher, Prince William County Schools, 2004 – 2017

• • • Collaborated daily with science professional learning community, assistant principal, and guidance counselors within a school of 2,500 students in a Washington DC suburb

    • Classroom teacher of biology, earth science, geology, oceanography, AP Environmental Science

    • Utilizes standards-based planning, assessment, and grading in the classroom environment

    • Creation of inquiry guided instructional materials to teach science standards

    • Extensive experience in the special education team teaching environment and ELL setting

    • Trained mentor teacher to both students and first-year teachers.

    • Additional instruction during summer sessions for ELL students.

Homebound Instructor, Prince William County Schools, 2005 – 2019

• • • Brings specialized instruction into the homes of students unable to attend regular classroom instruction due to illness or discipline.

    • Creation of unique individualized instruction to meet specific student needs

License and Certifications

• Commonwealth of Virginia Teaching License, Biology and Earth Science Expires 2029