Professional Experience (2005-2026)

Department Chair & Science Teacher
August 2019 - present
Burbank High School (Burbank, CA)
A public high school with ~2500 students. I communicate and collaborate with 12 team members, facilitating the alignment of departmental objectives with broader institutional goals. Chair duties include interviewing science teacher applicants, course scheduling, orders and inventory, leading meetings, disseminating information, site instructional leadership team, and day-to-day operational needs. I am also a teacher mentor and teacher candidate district support provider for Alliant University. I took a lead role in our WASC accreditation process. I teach biology, chemistry, and physics to classes of 30-38 students and am certified to teach English language learners using SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English).
Department Head & Science Teacher
August 2018 - June 2019
Palm Valley School (Rancho Mirage, CA)
A private K-12 school with approximately 350 students in Rancho Mirage, CA. I was the science department head for middle school and high school with four team members. I was responsible for ensuring the science curriculum is aligned both vertically and horizontally as well as with the NGSS standards and general laboratory management (ordering, maintenance, and inventory). I taught AP Biology, biology, 8th-grade physical science, and 6th-grade earth science. I was a teacher sponsor of the school's United Way student chapter. Other roles included organizing fundraising activities, hosting activities for prospective students, and implementing student character education.
Interim Department Chair & Science Teacher
June 2016 - July 2018
Korea International School (Seoul, South Korea)
A private K-12 school with ~1200 students teaching a US curriculum in English. I was the interim high school science department head in 2017 while teaching physics, environmental science, and biology. I also co-sponsored of the Global Ambassadors Club and co-lead for the 9th-grade experiential education program. I developed an authentic inquiry-based service-learning beach micro-plastics sampling experience for the 9th-grade experiential education experience. I was a member of the committee on curriculum and assessment improvements.
Department Chair & Science Teacher
July 2012- June 2016
Colegio Nueva Granada (Bogotá, Colombia)
A private K-12 school with ~1700 students teaching a US and Colombian diploma curriculum. Four years teacher middle and high school science. I took part in implementing an integrated science curriculum based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In 2014, I was pivotal in securing a $20,000 Technology Integration Program (TIP) grant for the purchase of laptops and iPads for use in the the high school science laboratories. I was also the 6th grade team leader, part of the School Accreditation Self-Assessments Committee, a FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency) mentor, and assistant track and field coach.
Science Teacher & Senior Class Advisor
August 2007 - June 2012
Robert B. Glenn High School (Kernersville, NC)
A public school with ~1500 students. I taught biology and environmental science. I was trained in SDAIE techniques to make content accessible for English language learners and co-taught science classes with an inclusion teacher. I was the also the Senior Class Advisor coordinating senior activities and graduation events. I also was the Environmental Club Sponsor and a Student Government Advisor.
Science Extension Educator
Nov 2005 - May 2007
Skyline Elementary School (Solana Beach, CA)
I taught three 90 minute laboratories for 1st - 6th grades. I also oversaw the school’s science fair, community garden maintenance, grant writing for projects, ordering supplies, and assisting homeroom teachers.

Professional Experience - Science (1999-2005)

July 2004 - September 2005

Laboratory Manager and Research Associate

NexBio, Inc. (now Ansun Biopharma), San Diego, CA

Managed laboratory for start-up company including a BSL-2 Lab. Performed independent research on blocking influenza virus receptors on human lung tissue.

May 2002 - May 2004

Research Associate and Laboratory Coordinator

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Laboratory coordinator for the chemistry department. Facilitated undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral research in bacterial photosynthetic systems.

June 2001 - April 2002

Laboratory Manager

Life-flo Health Care Products, Phoenix, AZ 

Oversaw the saliva testing using ELISA bioassays for clients on hormonal supplements. Implemented QA, QC, and SOP protocols to obtain CLIA  certification for the ELISA laboratory.

December 1999- June 2001

Undergraduate/Graduate Research Associate in Immunology 

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 

Conducted viral, protein biochemistry, and microbiology research using in vitro and in vivo (mouse) models. Awarded an undergraduate research scholarship.