I started as a MS science teacher in NYC. I am now a home instruction educator to MS and HS students and have been writing science curricula for 10+ years. Check out what I'm working on: https://bit.ly/32AmRKr
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I started as a MS science teacher in NYC. I am now a home instruction educator to MS and HS students and have been writing science curricula for 10+ years. Check out what I'm working on: https://bit.ly/32AmRKr
Teaching style
I like to use student-centered and skill-based teaching methodologies, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving and group collaboration. I believe it's important to keep students engaged with hands-on activities and to provide relevance of class material to the world beyond the classroom. I try to encourage students to become reflective leaders who can create a positive learning experience in any academic environment.
Awards & shining teacher moments
New York City Teaching Fellow
NYC Teaching Fellow of the Year Nominee
Americorps Educational Grants
Adopt-a-Classrooom Grants
Sigma Pi Sigma (National Physics Honor Society)
My own education history
New York Teaching Certification: Biology, Physics and General Sciences.
MSEd, Secondary Education and Youth Services, Biology. CUNY Queens College, magna cum laude.
BS, Biology, Physics. Siena College, cum laude.
Additional biographical information
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