About me

I have spent 10 years in the US Navy after high school, and this is where I found that I was extremely interested in the mechanics of the oceans. I got the opportunity to travel around the world, experience different cultures, and I love sharing my experiences with my students. I also learned many life skills that I can share, such as work ethic, timeliness and communication. 

 

Along with military experience, I have worked in a research lab, and have tutored classmates in organic chemistry while an undergraduate student. 

 

Teaching has been something I feel called to do. Ever since I trained new members of our ship's crew while in the Navy, I knew that teaching was something I enjoyed and had a knack for. 

Educating the future leaders of tomorrow to be contributing members of their community and to be life-long learners is something I strive to inspire my students to pursue.

Education: 

 

Hunter College School of Education (Graduation Date 5/2025)

01/2023-present

MA in Adolescent Earth Science with initial certification 7-12 

 

SUNY Maritime College 

09/2012- 05/2016

BSc in Marine Environmental Science (minor in Meteorology and Oceanography), with Honors

 

 

Work Experience: 

 

Regents Earth Science Teacher, Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter High School  10/2023- present

  • Created and implemented a rigorous, and differentiated regents level earth science course and lab
  • Served as advisor for a small cohort of incoming 9th grade students
  • Science Department team member collaborating with other faculty to analyze scholastic data based on content quizzes and exams
  • Conducted after-school earth science enrichment sessions and regents preparation for students requiring additional support

 

Regents Earth Science and non-Regents Chemistry Teacher, Cardinal Hayes High School 08/2020- 10/2023

  • Created and implemented a rigorous, and differentiated regents level earth science course and lab
  • Created and implemented a rigorous, and differentiated chemistry course with lab
  • Science Department team member collaborating with other faculty to analyze scholastic data based on content quizzes and exams
  • Conducted after-school earth science enrichment sessions and regents preparation for students requiring additional support



Regents Chemistry Teacher, New Heights Academy Charter High School 08/2019- 06-2020

  • Created and implemented a rigorous, and differentiated  regents level chemistry course and lab
  • 11th grade team member collaborating with other faculty to analyze scholastic data based on content quizzes and exams
  • Conducted after-school chemistry enrichment sessions for students requiring additional support

 

Founding Chemistry Teacher, South Bronx Community Charter High School 08/2018- 08/2019

  • Created and implemented a rigorous, and differentiated chemistry course and lab
  • Served as advisor for a small cohort of incoming 9th grade students
  • 11th grade team member collaborating with other faculty to design grade-wide projects
  • Conducted after-school chemistry enrichment sessions for students requiring additional support
  • Assist in co-facilitation of Algebra regents preparation



Laboratory Assistant, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University 01/2016- 08/2018

  • Assist students and technical staff with maintenance and operation of chemistry labs (conventional and ultra-clean), and instrumentation (TIMS, ICPMS, SEM, SelFrag) laboratories
  • Prepare samples for chemical testing (crushing rocks, sampling cores, separating components or minerals)
  • Assist in geochemical research projects involving geochemical and isotopic analyses

 

Private Tutor (Organic Chemistry) 02/2016- 05/2016

  • Explain detailed organic chemical processes and theories
  • Assist in preparation for course examinations and/or quizzes

 

Research Assistant, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University 12/2014- 08/2015 

  • Measured seawater DIC (dissolved inorganic carbon) by coulometry
  • Measured alkalinity of seawater samples via titration
  • Inventoried and maintained laboratory chemicals and capital equipment
  • Assisted in preparation and operational readiness of field equipment kits
  • Utilized Matlab, Filemaker, and Excel to analyze water sample data and model trends with water depth, temperature and location

 

Intern, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

05/11/2014- 08/15/2014

  • Utilized Matlab, Filemaker, and Excel to analyze of trace noble gases and isotopes of helium, and hydrogen in seawater samples from the Arctic Ocean.
  • Performed full spectrum of laboratory sample preparation and analysis tasks.
  • Proactively managed laboratory data in collaboration with research scientist to address potential laboratory errors.
  • Quantitative data analysis to determine seawater age, elemental flux and origins.

 

Innovative Design Solutions, Inc. 

01/3/2012- 08/10/2012 

  • Analyzed and diagnosed improperly operating electrical engineering equipment using technical documents and schematics. 
  • Replaced surface mount and through-hole circuit board components via soldering.

 

United States Navy 

07/23/2001- 12/15/2011 

  • Electronics Technician and Quartermaster (DD-214 available upon request)
  • Maintained and repaired navigation and atmospheric managerial equipment.
  • Managed and drafted navigation tracks for open-ocean and harbor piloting. 
  • Managed weather reports and weather message routing. 
  • Managed navigation signal flags and Voyage Management System operation.

 

Awards and Honors: 

 

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: 12/2011 

Humanitarian Service Medal: 12/2011 

Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Breast Insignia: 08/2011

Enlisted Submarine Warfare Specialist Breast Insignia: 06/2004

Meritorious Unit Citation: 03/2003 

National Defense Service Medal: 09/2001 

 

ΟΔΚ (Omicron Delta Kappa) National Leadership Honors Society Member 

American Geophysical Union Member

 

*Transcripts and DD-214 documenting military service available upon request*