Acting tournament director for middle school debate tournaments in New York and New Jersey. Train and certify over 50 new directors and judges for sustainable debate league expansion.
Company
Mott Haven Academy Charter School
Role
K-4th grade Science Teacher/Da
From
August 2009 - April 2012
Description
Analyze quantitative data about education outcomes and collaborate with teachers and social workers to develop new programs. Create innovative after-school programs including debate, LEGO NXT robotics, and comic book club. Design science curricula to support the special needs of children in foster care. Integrate SMARTBoard and other technologies to enhance learning opportunities.
Company
Ponderosa Elementary School
Role
Co-Teacher
From
January 2009 - June 2009
Description
Collected quantitative and qualitative data about English language learning. Redesigned English instruction using balanced and research-based language teaching approaches.
Company
National Girls Collaborative Project
Role
Champions Board Member
From
February 2005 - June 2009
Description
Delivered presentations about science and technology education during national board meetings.
Company
Barron Park Elementary School
Role
Co-Teacher
From
August 2008 - December 2008
Description
Designed and implemented a cross-curricular gardening, health, and food justice curriculum for 2nd graders. Integrated technology use into language arts, social studies, and science projects.
Company
Middle School Public Debate Program
Role
Project Manager of the Weingar
From
December 2004 - May 2008
Description
Wrote successful grant applications. Conducted qualitative and quantitative research about debate program efficacy on education outcomes.
Company
Claremont Colleges Debate Union
Role
Camp & Competition Director/In
From
September 2004 - May 2008
Description
Won debate rounds and awards in multiple countries. Coordinated and budgeted national tournaments and summer camps for 5,000+ debaters. Managed over 30 successful college debate teams, judges, and summer camp instructors.
Company
Claremont McKenna College
Role
Laboratory Technology Speciali
From
August 2004 - May 2008
Description
Won multiple awards for excellent customer service. Created and taught technology courses to peers and professors.
Company
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
Role
Human Rights Advocacy Research
From
June 2007 - July 2007
Description
Advertised, organized, and budgeted the 2007 Commonwealth Human Rights Forum in Uganda. Researched human rights issues and published articles in print and online media.
Company
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Facility/Pierce Cou
Role
Instructional Aide
From
May 2006 - August 2006
Description
Introduced a community service component to science classes.
Company
Re-Elect Adam Smith for Congress
Role
Campaign Intern
From
May 2005 - July 2005
Description
Processed individual and Political Action Committee contributions totaling over $300,000. Represented the congressman at multiple networking and campaign events.