My Story
Setting Students up for Success
If I were to be asked what I want to teach my students, it would be to help every student gain the skills to set themselves up for success. We teach skills intertwined in content, to make sure these children are ready for the challenges of the rapidly changing 21st century. Below is my experience that built my current tool belt to make this happen.
Work experience
2021- Present
Korea International School
Middle School Design and Science Teacher
2017-2021
The American School of Kinshasa
Middle School Design and Science Teacher
2014-2017
Jay Pritzker Academy- Siem Reap, Cambodia
Lower School STEM Teacher
Other Experience
Satit Kaset- Homeroom Teacher- 1 yr
Mt Evans Outdoor School- Intern- 1.5yr
Education
Montana State University- Bozeman
M.S. Science Education
2008 - 2012
University of Northern Colorado
B.A. Elementary Education
Qualifications
ISTE Certified Educator
International Baccalaureate Teaching and Learning Certificate MYP, Science
Colorado Teaching Certificate
Elementary Education
Science grades 7-12
Math grades 7-12
Council of International Schools (CIS) Acredditor
Professional Development
Conference and IB Workshop Completion
Microsoft Certified Educator
NWEA Conference in Formative Assessment Practices
Project Based Learning in MYP Sciences
Assessment: Reaffirming, Reworking, & Rethinking Assessment - Tom Schimmer
IB MYP Graduate Certificate-Focus on Sciences
IB CAT 1 & 2 Design
IB CAT 3 Projects (Personal and Community)
IB CAT 3 IDU
ISS- Standards-Based Grading 2.0- Ken Robinson
Project Based Learning- Jay McTighe
Discovering Positive Education
Extra-Curricular Work/Responsibilities
Head of Domain D for CIS authorization
Personal Project Coordinator
Technology Integration Specialist
Coach for MS Cross Country
Coach MS Soccer
Coach for HS & MS VEX Robotics
Coach for FIRST LEGO League