Getting Down with Science
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Welcome to GDWS! My name is Sara, and I am an AP teacher and curriculum developer with 10 years of experience. I have taught a variety of science subjects at both the high school and college level [high school: anatomy, AP environmental, AP biology, sports medicine. College: cell biology (lab section), and developmental biology (lab section)]. In addition to teaching, I work in curriculum development and assessment writing. Along with creating resources for GDWS, I have experience writing assessment items for large-scale, statewide testing programs.
Prior to teaching, I worked as a scientific researcher in laboratories at both the college and professional level. I have managed labs and taught college level laboratory courses in the subjects of cellular and developmental biology. One of the highlights of my time as a researcher was when I worked at City of Hope, a renowned cancer treatment and research facility. My focus as a researcher was on immunology and cancer therapy. Part of my responsibilities as a researcher included training students and new workers in laboratory techniques and teaching them background information on our studies. I found myself the most passionate and happy while I was teaching others. So, as much as I loved working in labs, I decided to obtain my Masters in Science Education and pursue teaching as a career. I have always been passionate about science and love to share my passion and my experience in labs with my students.
As of summer 2024, I’m on extended leave due to complications from my autoimmune disease during pregnancy. Unfortunately, these health challenges have kept me out of the classroom, but I hope to return to the classroom soon. Thank you for your patience and support during this time.
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AP Biology Introduction to Statistics PowerPoint
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9th - 12th
Biology, Science, Statistics
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Experience
Welcome to GDWS! My name is Sara, and I am an AP teacher and curriculum developer with 10 years of experience. I have taught a variety of science subjects at both the high school and college level [high school: anatomy, AP environmental, AP biology, sports medicine. College: cell biology (lab section), and developmental biology (lab section)]. In addition to teaching, I work in curriculum development and assessment writing. Along with creating resources for GDWS, I have experience writing assessment items for large-scale, statewide testing programs.
Prior to teaching, I worked as a scientific researcher in laboratories at both the college and professional level. I have managed labs and taught college level laboratory courses in the subjects of cellular and developmental biology. One of the highlights of my time as a researcher was when I worked at City of Hope, a renowned cancer treatment and research facility. My focus as a researcher was on immunology and cancer therapy. Part of my responsibilities as a researcher included training students and new workers in laboratory techniques and teaching them background information on our studies. I found myself the most passionate and happy while I was teaching others. So, as much as I loved working in labs, I decided to obtain my Masters in Science Education and pursue teaching as a career. I have always been passionate about science and love to share my passion and my experience in labs with my students.
As of summer 2024, I’m on extended leave due to complications from my autoimmune disease during pregnancy. Unfortunately, these health challenges have kept me out of the classroom, but I hope to return to the classroom soon. Thank you for your patience and support during this time.
Teaching style
I teach using a variety of different modalities. I love mixing things up each class by incorporating hands on activities, videos, question sets, and/or games. Students learn in a variety of ways, so classes should accommodate for different learning styles. I try to pack as much detail into each lesson as I can so students are actively engaged throughout the entire class. My hope is to inspire curiosity in my learners and provoke critical thinking. I tell my students to question everything around them.
Awards & shining teacher moments
During my undergraduate career, I was honored to present my senior thesis at the Southern California Academy of Sciences annual meeting.
I also had the pleasure of working with a team of scientists in a cancer research lab. Our work was published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Modulation of P2X4/P2X7/Pannexin-1 sensitivity to extracellular ATP via Ivermectin induces a non-apoptotic and inflammatory form of cancer cell death. Scientific Reports.
HPTE-Induced Embryonic Thymocyte Death and Alteration of Differentiation Is Not Rescued by ERα or GPER Inhibition but Is Exacerbated by Concurrent TCR Signaling. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
My own education history
Master's in Teaching Secondary Science from the University of Southern California.
Bachelor's in Biology with a focus in Pre-Medicine/Health from the University of La Verne.
I attend yearly AP Biology summer institutes for professional development and to keep up to date with changes to the AP exam.
Additional biographical information
Current AP teacher, new mom, science enthusiast, dog lover, and coffee/tea addict.
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