About Me
Hello! I am physics teacher in Wheaton, IL, who is passionate about improving my practice and education systems through research and inquiry.
Education
M.S. Physics Teaching - August 2024
Northen Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
A.B. Physics - May 2018
Brown University, Providence, RI.
Magna cum laude, honors, Phi Beta Kappa.
Certification
Illinois Professional Educator License - issued July 2018
Endorsements: Secondary Physics (9-12), Seconardy Earth and Space Science (9-12), and Physical Science (5-8)
Awards and Honors
2019 Knowles Teacher Initiative Fellow.
Experience
Teaching
Physics Teacher, Wheaton Warrenville South High School, Wheaton, IL
August 2018 - Present
- Teaches Physics I (regular-level) and AP Physics C
- Implemented Modeling Instruction in both levels
- Emphasizes student inquiry, student collaboration, developing soft skills, and effective co-teaching
- Serves as the Physics Professional Learning Community (PLC) facilitatior
- Led a shift to standards-based grading in all Physics I classes
- Wrote a web-based standards-based grading gradebook now used by teachers across the entire science department at Wheaton Warrenville South
Leadership
Building Representative, Wheaton Warrenville Educators Association
August 2021 - Present
- Acts as a liason between the district-level union andbuilding union members
- Regularly meets with building and districtadministration to solve problems faced by members
- Serves on the Teacher Evaluation, Professional Growth,and Insurance joint committees
- Served as a member of the bargaining committee in Spring 2023
Building Leadership Team Member, Wheaton Warrenville South High School
August 2021 - Present
- Serves as a member of the Building Leadership Team to collaboratively solve building-wide problems with staff and administration
- Served as co-chair of the Team between August 2022-May 2024
Other
Teaching Fellow, Knowles Teacher Initiative
May 2019 - July 2024
- Participated in regular meetings to improve teaching practice and collaborate with colleagues
- Engaged in particitioner inquiry with other Fellows
- Inquiry focuses included: science disciplinary practices, science and math tasks, equitable teaching, assessment practices, teacher leadership, and school decision making
- Presented at the 2023 Summer Meeting on union involvement for new teachers
- Awarded more than $20,000 in grant money for purchase of classroom materials and professional development
- $6,600 for a 3-D printer and laser engraver to be used for engineering tasks
- $6,000 for recording and streaming lessons and demonstrations
- $2,900 for monitors and a tablet to make notes accessible and interactive as well as to allow students to fully engage in lab activities
- $2,700 for Vernier Go Direct carts for various physics labs (including ramp labs, momentum labs, and energy labs)
- $785 for take-home circuit kids for students to learn the fundamentals of electric circuits during hybrid instruction
- $640 to attend a Restorative Practices training
Other skills and interests
- Programming ability in Python, Javascript, and R
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Google Classroom, LoggerPro, LaTeX, and Canvas
- Experience with data visualization, network analysis, and website development