Experience
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Beth Elohim After School
Program, Brooklyn, NY
Hands-on Science Teacher 1/10-Present
Lead elementary students in science discovery in an informal setting. Develop and teach hands-on studies in life science, physical science and chemistry at an age appropriate level. Original programs include “Harry Potter Potions: Experiments With Solids, Liquids and Gases”; “Hermione Granger Magic Potions: Chemistry for Girls”; “The World of Simple Machines; Pulleys, Gears and Levers”; and “Creature Features: Exploring Pill Bugs, Millipedes and Earthworms”.
Gowanus Canal Conservancy, Brooklyn, NY
Educational Consultant Spring 2008/09
Developed and implemented a pilot program for elementary students on the Gowanus Canal. Incorporated scientific field observation and social studies themes to help students understand the connection between their communities and the canal, from environmental and historical perspectives. Facilitated teacher workshops.
P.S. 107, Brooklyn, NY 1/04-6/08
Science Teacher
Specialty teacher for grades Pre-K to 2. Guided children to see their environment through the lens of science while building excitement for the natural world. Developed yearlong curricula in alignment with city and state standards. Taught 200 students on a bi-weekly basis. Established educational goals and objectives and measured ongoing student progress. Coached teachers to incorporate science into their classrooms. Worked with committee of dedicated parents to plan and implement science trips and annual family science day.
Brooklyn Center for The Urban Environment, Brooklyn, NY 7/96 – 12/02
Senior Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs
Responsible for planning, implementing and administration of school programs exploring the natural and built environments in local parks, school neighborhoods and historic landmarks. Hired and supervised full time educators, consultants and adjunct staff. Developed curricula in hands-on-science, social studies, art and architecture following NYC Standards. Created a nature study curriculum for Head Start piloted throughout New York City in the spring of 2003. Led district-wide seminars for teachers, support staff and parents.
Central Park Conservancy, New York, NY 3/95 - 4/96
Coordinator of Student Field Programs
Led the Education Department's student field programs in environmental science and design for grades K-8. Programs focused on using Central Park as an outdoor classroom and extension of the classroom curricula. Supervised a staff of educators in the development, delivery, and evaluation of park based programs Facilitated interdisciplinary workshops for teachers incorporating math into study of aquatic and woodland habitats. Participated in the development of The Henry Luce Nature Observatory at Belvedere Castle.
Brooklyn Center For The Urban Environment, Brooklyn, NY 9/88 - 2/95
Instructor/Coordinator
Designed and implemented programs on habitat studies for grades preK-2 combining hands-on scientific inquiry, music, movement and puppetry.Delivered cross-disciplinary programs for upper elementary and middle school grades on urban planning, architecture, landscape design, local history and wildlife stewardship. Wrote and delivered yearlong curriculum on the study of small animals, their adaptations and behavior for children at four school sites.Conducted workshops for teachers and parents on nature discovery in outdoor spaces.
Bank Street College of Education, New York, NY 5/94, 10/94
College Instructor
Developed and taught continuing education course: “City Parks/City Streets: Designing Field Trips For The Urban Environment”
Hands-on Science Teacher 1/10-Present
Lead elementary students in science discovery in an informal setting. Develop and teach hands-on studies in life science, physical science and chemistry at an age appropriate level. Original programs include “Harry Potter Potions: Experiments With Solids, Liquids and Gases”; “Hermione Granger Magic Potions: Chemistry for Girls”; “The World of Simple Machines; Pulleys, Gears and Levers”; and “Creature Features: Exploring Pill Bugs, Millipedes and Earthworms”.
Gowanus Canal Conservancy, Brooklyn, NY
Educational Consultant Spring 2008/09
Developed and implemented a pilot program for elementary students on the Gowanus Canal. Incorporated scientific field observation and social studies themes to help students understand the connection between their communities and the canal, from environmental and historical perspectives. Facilitated teacher workshops.
P.S. 107, Brooklyn, NY 1/04-6/08
Science Teacher
Specialty teacher for grades Pre-K to 2. Guided children to see their environment through the lens of science while building excitement for the natural world. Developed yearlong curricula in alignment with city and state standards. Taught 200 students on a bi-weekly basis. Established educational goals and objectives and measured ongoing student progress. Coached teachers to incorporate science into their classrooms. Worked with committee of dedicated parents to plan and implement science trips and annual family science day.
Brooklyn Center for The Urban Environment, Brooklyn, NY 7/96 – 12/02
Senior Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs
Responsible for planning, implementing and administration of school programs exploring the natural and built environments in local parks, school neighborhoods and historic landmarks. Hired and supervised full time educators, consultants and adjunct staff. Developed curricula in hands-on-science, social studies, art and architecture following NYC Standards. Created a nature study curriculum for Head Start piloted throughout New York City in the spring of 2003. Led district-wide seminars for teachers, support staff and parents.
Central Park Conservancy, New York, NY 3/95 - 4/96
Coordinator of Student Field Programs
Led the Education Department's student field programs in environmental science and design for grades K-8. Programs focused on using Central Park as an outdoor classroom and extension of the classroom curricula. Supervised a staff of educators in the development, delivery, and evaluation of park based programs Facilitated interdisciplinary workshops for teachers incorporating math into study of aquatic and woodland habitats. Participated in the development of The Henry Luce Nature Observatory at Belvedere Castle.
Brooklyn Center For The Urban Environment, Brooklyn, NY 9/88 - 2/95
Instructor/Coordinator
Designed and implemented programs on habitat studies for grades preK-2 combining hands-on scientific inquiry, music, movement and puppetry.Delivered cross-disciplinary programs for upper elementary and middle school grades on urban planning, architecture, landscape design, local history and wildlife stewardship. Wrote and delivered yearlong curriculum on the study of small animals, their adaptations and behavior for children at four school sites.Conducted workshops for teachers and parents on nature discovery in outdoor spaces.
Bank Street College of Education, New York, NY 5/94, 10/94
College Instructor
Developed and taught continuing education course: “City Parks/City Streets: Designing Field Trips For The Urban Environment”
