Middle School Science Teacher
Cascade Ridge Middle School · Seattle, WA
Aug, 2021 · Present
Design and teach NGSS-aligned life, earth, and physical science units for ~150 students across grades 6–8 each year.
Raised grade 8 science proficiency 14 percentage points over three years through lab notebooks, claim-evidence-reasoning writing, and targeted reteach cycles.
Lead the annual STEM Fair (120+ projects) and advise after-school Robotics Club (24 students; regional qualifier twice).
Co-plan with special education teachers to adapt labs and assessments; maintain weekly family communication via newsletter and conferences.
Science Teacher (Grades 6–7)
Harborview Academy · Seattle, WA
Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021
Built hands-on lab sequences (ecosystems, weather, forces) with low-cost materials and clear safety protocols.
Mentored two student teachers and facilitated PLC data meetings that cut D/F rates in science by 18%.
Coordinated cross-curricular projects with ELA and math teachers for science literacy and measurement skills.
Environmental Education Instructor
Pacific Northwest Outdoor School (seasonal) · Issaquah, WA
2018
Led multi-day outdoor science residencies for middle school cohorts (water quality, forest ecology, outdoor ethics).
Trained summer staff on inquiry facilitation and group management for 40–60 students per week.