Resume
Education
M.S. in Education July 2014 – May 2016
The University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education Philadelphia, PA
Penn Residency Master’s in Teaching (PRMT) Program, GPA: 3.47
Thesis: Away from Computer Activities and Problem-Solving Autonomy in the CS Classroom
B.A. in Computer Science September 2010 – May 2014
Boston University, College of Arts and Sciences Boston, MA
Major: Computer Science, Minor: Linguistics
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, GPA: 3.77
Certificate of Advanced Study in Education Started Summer 2017
Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy Evanston, IL
Strand: Computational Thinking and Computer Science K-12
Relevant Experience
Upper School Computer Science Teacher August 2016 – Present
Latin School of Chicago Chicago, IL
- Courses taught: Computer Science Principles 1 & 2, Honors Advanced Programming, Algorithms & Data Structures, Modern Computers, Web Application Development
- Use backwards design techniques to develop curriculum, including authentic assessments and differentiated learning
- Supervise Independent Study Projects, Project Weeks
- Serve as coach for FTC Robotics Team, advisor to Computer Science Club, Girls Who Code Club
Computer Science Department Chair September 2017 – Present
Latin School of Chicago Chicago, IL
- Facilitate cooperation and alignment between Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions
- Develop department documents, including syllabi, scope and sequence, standards alignment
- Develop short, medium, and long-term strategic goals document to measure department progress
- Advocate for CS to a broad audience, including faculty in all divisions, parents, trustees, and donors
Online Mentor April 2018 – Present
The University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education Philadelphia, PA
- Independent School Teaching Residency, Second Year Inquiry Mentor
- Serve as mentor and advisor for second year ISTR Fellows in their Thesis Inquiry Project
- Facilitate, coordinate, and provide feedback on asynchronous activities and discussions
- Work with other mentors to share progress or concerns and develop solutions for improvement
Teaching Fellow August 2014 – June 2016
The Loomis Chaffee School Windsor, CT
- Plan and teach two sections of Algebra II, one section of AP Computer Science
- Develop and teach one-week computer science module for underclassmen math classes
- Act as Language Lab Coordinator to train teachers on lab use and help develop classroom activities
- Supervise a dormitory of 10 underclassmen girls, advise students on academics, athletics, and school life
Teaching Assistant Summer 2014, Summer 2015
Harvard University Summer School Cambridge, MA
Serve as Assistant to S-111 course – Intensive Introduction to Programming Using Java
Course Assistant September 2012 – May 2014
Boston University, Computer Science Department Boston, MA
Serve as Assistant to CS111, CS112 courses – Introduction to Programming in Java I & II
Other Professional Development
- Critical Friends Group (CFG), Latin School of Chicago September 2018 – Present
- Fierce Conversations Coaching Partnership September 2018 – Present
- CSTA Chicago Chapter, Meetings and Workshops September 2016 – Present
- CSTA Annual Conference July 2016, July 2017
- National SEED Project, Latin School of Chicago September 2016 – June 2017
Skills
- Programming Languages
- Proficient– Java, Python, C, NetLogo, Scratch/Snap!
- Experience – Haskell, C++, Matlab, Perl, JavaScript, SQL, Ruby
- Markup – HTML, CSS, LaTeX
- Physical computing platforms – micro:bit, Arduino, Circuit Playgrounds
- LMS – Blackbaud, Canvas, Finalsite, Veracross Gradebook
- Teaching Tools – SMART Notebook with SMART Board, TI-Smartview, Geogebra, Desmos Calculator
- Operating Systems – OS X, Windows, Linux
- Other – Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Mac Equivalents; Google Drive Equivalents; Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator