EDUCATION
2012 MAED- Elementary Education, University of Phoenix 2009 BA, Media & Film, Kean University, NJ CERTIFICATIONS
NJ Standard Certificate- Elem. Education Grades K-6 NJ Standard Certificate- Supplemental Instruction in Reading and Mathematics, K-8 NJ Standard Certificate- CTE Audio Visual Broadcast Production Grades 9-12 |
EXPERIENCE
2015-Present
Digital Literacy Teacher, K-3
Piscataway Township Board of Education, Piscataway, NJ
Extra Curricular Activities:
Technology Coordinator 2017-Present
After-care Building Leader 2017-18
Grade 1 Jump Ahead Summer Program, 2016
Data Team Member, 2017-Present
Honor’s/Awards:
Recognized as a Teacher Leader and selected for Achievement Coach Training to help facilitate staff
development and coach teachers to implement best practices within the classroom environment.
2017-2018
Curriculum Designer
STEAMWORKS, Princeton, NJ
-Construct S.T.E.A.M. based after-school curriculum to implement in various courses within program to promote Science, Technology
-Meet with Educational Director to discuss overall program goals to implement during various course sessions.
2010-2017
S.T.E.A.M. Education Consultant / Educational Blogger
Eduplugged
-Technology Education Blog and Workshop program I created to promote and link technology with project-based learning, while better understanding computer science and engineering basic principles.
2012-2015
K-5 S.T.E.M. Technology Teacher
New Horizons Community Charter School, Newark, NJ
Extra Curricular Activities:
Grade 2, 2012-2014 & Grade 3, 2014-2015 Title 1 Teacher
Grade 3 Teacher Saturday Academy, 2013-2014
Jumpstart 1st Summer School Teacher, July 2013-August 2014
School Climate Team Member 2013-2015
PARCC Testing Technology Team Member 2015
Staff Professional Development Presenter- Technology Integration, 2012-2015
2010-2012
P-3 Lead Teacher
Beyond Basic Learning- The International School, Hoboken, NJ
Other Activities/Responsibilities:
Preschool Lead Teacher, 2010-2012
Kindergarten Student Teacher, 2011-2012
2015-Present
Digital Literacy Teacher, K-3
Piscataway Township Board of Education, Piscataway, NJ
Extra Curricular Activities:
Technology Coordinator 2017-Present
After-care Building Leader 2017-18
Grade 1 Jump Ahead Summer Program, 2016
Data Team Member, 2017-Present
Honor’s/Awards:
Recognized as a Teacher Leader and selected for Achievement Coach Training to help facilitate staff
development and coach teachers to implement best practices within the classroom environment.
2017-2018
Curriculum Designer
STEAMWORKS, Princeton, NJ
-Construct S.T.E.A.M. based after-school curriculum to implement in various courses within program to promote Science, Technology
-Meet with Educational Director to discuss overall program goals to implement during various course sessions.
2010-2017
S.T.E.A.M. Education Consultant / Educational Blogger
Eduplugged
-Technology Education Blog and Workshop program I created to promote and link technology with project-based learning, while better understanding computer science and engineering basic principles.
2012-2015
K-5 S.T.E.M. Technology Teacher
New Horizons Community Charter School, Newark, NJ
Extra Curricular Activities:
Grade 2, 2012-2014 & Grade 3, 2014-2015 Title 1 Teacher
Grade 3 Teacher Saturday Academy, 2013-2014
Jumpstart 1st Summer School Teacher, July 2013-August 2014
School Climate Team Member 2013-2015
PARCC Testing Technology Team Member 2015
Staff Professional Development Presenter- Technology Integration, 2012-2015
2010-2012
P-3 Lead Teacher
Beyond Basic Learning- The International School, Hoboken, NJ
Other Activities/Responsibilities:
Preschool Lead Teacher, 2010-2012
Kindergarten Student Teacher, 2011-2012
HONORS / PUBLICATIONS
Acheivement Coach, December 2016-Present, Piscataway Township Board of Education
Workshop Presenter, Kean University, Educating the Creative Mind International Conference. 2013
“E-Learner’s vs. Mobile Learner’s- Engaging the 21st Century Learner”. website: www.kean.edu/~creative
Author: E-Learners versus Mobile-Learners: Integrating Technology into the Classroom for Elementary Education; Kirpan; Educating the Creative Conference Proceedings;Copyright ©; 2013; Kean University.
Acheivement Coach, December 2016-Present, Piscataway Township Board of Education
Workshop Presenter, Kean University, Educating the Creative Mind International Conference. 2013
“E-Learner’s vs. Mobile Learner’s- Engaging the 21st Century Learner”. website: www.kean.edu/~creative
Author: E-Learners versus Mobile-Learners: Integrating Technology into the Classroom for Elementary Education; Kirpan; Educating the Creative Conference Proceedings;Copyright ©; 2013; Kean University.