Professional Summary
Educator dedicated to preparing students to navigate a complex world and an uncertain climate. Advocate for Project-Based Learning, Critical Place-Based Education, and Universal Design for Learning within a creative and equitable classroom culture. Ten+ years of leadership in program management, eco-social workforce development, and operations consulting built on a foundation of a bachelor's in mechanical engineering. Personal passion is Permaculture Design — the design-science of implementing sustainable and regenerative culture — with experience teaching through Cornell University. Currently completing the Temple Teacher Residency (M.Ed., 3.89 GPA) and using Agentic AI to develop teaching materials. Seeking to contribute to the Philadelphia School District as an Environmental Education Teacher, AI Solutions Designer/Trainer, ESOL Specialist, and/or secondary Math Teacher.
Education
Master of Education in Secondary Math & Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (Temple Teacher Residency)
- Relevant Coursework: Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support; Child and Adolescent Development; Teaching Math in the Middle Grades; Introduction to Special Education; Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities; Foundations of Language Teaching: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners
- GPA: 3.89
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Teaching Assistant: Electric Circuit Theory, CAD Design
- GPA: 3.20 · Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Relevant Field Experience & Educational Exposure
- Design and deliver differentiated lesson plans for diverse learners in under-resourced secondary settings, aligning instruction with PA Core Standards.
- Implement trauma-informed and restorative classroom management strategies to de-escalate conflicts and foster a structured, positive learning environment.
- Analyze student work and formative assessment data to adjust instruction and provide targeted small-group support.
- Collaborate with mentor teachers and residency peers to refine practice, co-plan units, and engage in professional learning communities.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive urban environmental restoration curriculum for 100+ opportunity youth, covering invasive plant ecology, safety protocols, tool use, crew leadership, and field coordination.
- Managed training for Crew Leaders and ran field operations for 6 crews, adapting to hybrid models during COVID-19 to ensure program continuity and safety compliance.
- Cultivated partnerships with city agencies, nonprofits, and industry representatives to create project placements and employment pathways for members.
- Coordinated large-scale volunteer events (60+ participants), modeling effective volunteer management and public engagement.
- Led revision and expansion of a comprehensive 3-part online Permaculture Design Certificate course, aligning content with industry and educational standards.
- Facilitated virtual lectures, managed student communications and evaluations, and oversaw course operations including continuing education accreditation.
- Secured NY State Education Department continuing education credits, expanding access for teachers and professionals.
Other Work Experience & Transferable Skills
- Led operational strategy for an agricultural cooperative; designed workflows, budgets, and multi-year growth plans.
- Secured $384K in grants, including a renewable $100K operations grant, through collaborative proposal writing and stakeholder alignment.
- Built and managed partnerships with 20+ farmers/vendors; negotiated contracts and managed $25K international equipment procurement.
- Implemented member needs-assessments and data-tracking systems to improve service delivery and resource allocation.
- Redesigned organizational systems, creating operational playbooks, workflows, and prioritized initiative trackers.
- Spearheaded launch of 5 new programs (Fellowship, Podcast, Summits, Teacher Recruitment, Grants Review), expanding membership and fundraising capacity.
- Revamped digital platforms to enhance user experience, increasing engagement and accessibility.
- Trained and mentored 100+ underserved youth in green infrastructure maintenance and climate resilience skills.
- Mobilized and led 60+ community volunteers in environmental restoration projects.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations and managed external internship placements.
Skills & Certifications
Instructional & Classroom
Differentiated Instruction, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Classroom Management, Standards-Aligned Lesson Planning, Data-Driven Instruction, Formative Assessment, Curriculum Development, AI Tool Development (graduate study assistant, environmental education app, Visibly Random Grouping web tool)
Technology & Tools
Google Classroom/Suite, Microsoft Office, Imagine Learning Core, Desmos, MagicSchool, Zoom, Canvas, Canva, Claude, Salesforce, GIS Mapping
Languages
English (native) · French (beginner A2) · Spanish (beginner A1) · Italian (beginner A1)
Certifications
- Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language — Temple University (anticipated July 2026)
- Farm Planning for Agroforestry — Regrarians Ltd. (2024)
- Environmental Leadership Program Senior Fellow (2020)
- Teaching Permaculture Creatively, Advanced Teacher Training Certification (2010)
- Trauma-Informed Care · Mental Health First Aid · CPR/First Aid