Science Class with Mrs. Dini

With over 15 years of experience teaching science to students in grades 6 and up, I’ve had the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of how to engage learners across a wide range of topics. Throughout my career, I’ve taught all core areas of science — including Life, Physical, and Earth & Space Science — using hands-on, inquiry-based approaches that align with best practices and current standards. My classroom experience has shaped the resources I create, ensuring they are practical, student-friendly, and teacher-approved. I’ve worked with diverse learners, implemented curriculum changes, and continuously adapted my instruction to meet evolving educational standards like the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This background helps me design materials that are both effective and easy to implement.

My teaching style is rooted in engagement, inquiry, and clarity. I believe science should be hands-on, minds-on, and meaningful — where students actively explore concepts, ask questions, and make real-world connections. I use an inquiry-based approach that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, helping students become confident, independent learners. I design lessons with student ownership in mind, using tools like success criteria, graphic organizers, and scaffolded supports to make expectations clear and learning goals achievable. My classroom is structured yet flexible, allowing students to explore and collaborate while staying grounded in the core objectives of each lesson. Above all, I strive to make science both accessible and exciting, creating an environment where students are motivated to discover how the world works.

Graduated Cum Laude from LIU and Queens College.

B.A. & M.A. in science education.

Plan in the near future to be an administrator.